Accurately prepare loan documentation packages for Commercial and Consumer loans and transmit to the Lending Team within a timely manner. Support regulations for all loan product types, including Consumer Real Estate (TRID) and provide the services of a gatekeeper for the Bank’s Credit Policy.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide effective and efficient preparation of loan documents.
Ensure all loan packages transmitted are complete and accurate, following all Bank and industry guidelines.
Support telephone and email inquiries from Lending Teams. Respond in a prompt, efficient manner providing professional and courteous service.
Work with the Lending Team to upload all documents needed to create the loan package and disclosures.
Back up other members of Document Services to ensure the department meets its objectives to promptly address loan documentation requests.
Review loan packages created by attorneys for various loan types and external Letters of Credit.
Verify loan document procedures are accurate and maintenance frequently.
Support Document Services Help Desk Calls.
Perform other duties as assigned
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OR DETAILS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Loan Specialist 1
High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 to 2 years banking or loan operations experience.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to represent the Bank in a positive way when communicating with clients and other team members.
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy; recognize and question procedure deviations that may indicate special handling is required.
Independent, proactive, and goal focused. Self-motivated, multi-tasking and team player, with desire to promote a collaborative work environment.
Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
Strong analytical skills to diagnose challenges and provide viable resolutions.
BENEFICIAL SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Loan Specialist II
Additional requirements:
Associate degree or Bachelor Degree in a business-related discipline preferred.
2 to 5 years banking or loan operations experience.
Subject matter expert within core position.
Loan Specialist III
Additional requirements:
Associate degree or Bachelor Degree in a business-related discipline preferred.
5+ years banking or loan operations experience.
Subject matter expert within core position, provides leadership.
Competency in multiple loan operations functions.
WORK CONDITIONS
This position must be able to sit for long periods of time as the position involves the majority of time spent at a computer.
This position requires little to no travel.
This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
At Southern First, we believe banking is about people, and we’re making a difference one client and one banker at a time. Rooted in service and family, our core values make up the foundation of our company and the way we do business. Those values include serving others, cherishing our family culture, competing with a passion for winning, celebrating our victories, and enjoying the journey along the way. Every day, our team proudly carries out our mission of impacting lives in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in beautiful Greenville, SC, Southern First is locally owned and led with $2.6 billion in assets and 260 associates across eight growing Southeastern markets in three states. Our relationship-first approach to banking is backed by our commitment to investing in easy-to-use technology, giving our clients all of the tools they need to easily manage their finances whenever, wherever.
If you are passionate about impacting lives in our community and building long-lasting client relationships, we’d love for you to join our team. Our purpose is to enable dreams, earn trust, and exceed expectations.