Senior Consumer Loan Operations Specialist

Columbia Credit Union • Vancouver, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia CU is a full-service financial institution with $2.5 billion in assets, over 100k members and we pride ourselves in our commitment to “Making Life Better” in the communities we serve. Since 1952, our commitment toward “Making Life Better” has earned us accolades and we are honored to be the recipient of several local community recognitions: Best of Clark County Award / The Columbian - 2008-2025 Best in Business Award / Vancouver Business Journal - 2013-2024 Corporate Philanthropy Award / Portland Business Journal - 2017-2025 Columbia CU Guiding Principles Vision : The most trusted, respected, and sought-after financial institution, providing innovative solutions and support for our employees, members, and communities we serve. Mission : Bringing people together to make life better for themselves and their communities. Value Proposition: Earning your trust with knowledgeable people and digital options so you can bank “Columbia” how and when you want. Leadership Philosophy: Leaders at Columbia CU inspire enthusiasm and accountability that drive our mission. Leaders build engagement and communicate honestly and openly. By rallying everyone around our shared vision, Leaders model and expect the best from individuals and teams. Core Values People - We have a passion for helping each other and our members. Community - We have a passion for contributing to the success and growth of the communities we serve. Financial Wellness - We have a passion for providing the financial education, tools and assistance that create financial wellness and stability for our organization, each other, our members and the communities we serve. The Senior Consumer Loan Operations Specialist independently oversees complex consumer loan operational activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution across the consumer loan lifecycle. Ability to step in as an acting team leader in the absence of the Consumer Loan Operations Manager. This role serves as a subject‑matter expert (SME) for consumer lending products, systems, and regulatory requirements, while supporting cross‑functional initiatives and driving continuous process improvement. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, navigate through ambiguous or complex issues, evaluate options, and influence desired outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years Consumer Loan funding and closing at a Financial Institution.
• Advanced knowledge of Consumer Lending programs, laws, and regulations
• In-depth knowledge of key functions including, but not limited to HMDA, flood reviews, loan research, loan maintenance, title policies, general ledger, balancing, and Reg B requirements
• Working knowledge of daily, weekly, and/or monthly operational reports
• Ability to handle confidential information securely and compliantly
• Ability to support special projects and complex assignments as determined by the Consumer Loan Operations Manager
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills
• Proven expertise in handling complex situations and escalations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and decision-making skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Must be 18 or older to apply

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consumer loan inventory and application pipelines, maintaining visibility of active workflows, queues, and overall application flow.
• Coordinate and manage consumer loan closings, including Remote Online Notary (RON) processes.
• Fund consumer loans in accordance with established policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Review and validate Home Equity loan fees for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage cash box activities and funding errors; provide training and coaching to branch staff on corrective actions and best practices.
• Maintain agility to support all consumer loan products as operational needs require.
• Validate consumer loan audits and support remediation efforts as needed.
• Ensure operational adherence to applicable consumer lending regulations, including but not limited to HMDA, TILA, Regulation B, and Regulation Z.
• Assist with monthly general ledger (GL) balancing related to consumer loan operations.
• Lead testing and validation of new and existing lending systems in partnership with the Consumer Loan Operations Manager.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert for lending systems used by frontline and back‑office staff.
• Support credit union projects and initiatives by providing operational expertise during system, process, and product changes.
• Produce, monitor, and maintain daily operational reports necessary for the position, ensuring timely completion and accurate tracking.
• Analyze data, trends, and exceptions to identify operational risks or improvement opportunities and communicate findings to leadership.
• Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the member experience.
• Take ownership of issues through resolution or effective escalation to the appropriate resource.
• Serve as a trusted operational resource across departments, contributing expertise to cross‑functional initiatives and ongoing process enhancements.

Benefits

• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision for employee - eligible the 1st of the month following hire date
• Accrued PTO, Paid Sick Time, Accrued Extended Sick Time and 11 Paid Bank Holidays
• 401k Match- 100% match up to 6% employee contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• And More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees