Loan Documentation Specialist

About Marquette Bank If making an impact is important to you, you belong with the Marquette Bank Team. You'll enjoy the opportunity to make a difference for our customers and in our neighborhoods. You'll love our welcoming, supportive, friendly, team-centered work environment - including perks like an expansive benefits package, growth opportunities, gym subsidy, tuition reimbursement and community involvement opportunities! Come be a part of something bigger at Marquette Bank. Founded by John F. McCarthy in 1945, the bank has been committed to providing financial services to meet the savings and borrowing needs of southwest Chicagoland. We have continued to grow and are proud to be a modern neighborhood bank with 20 branch locations to serve our customers and communities. Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 The pay range is based on consideration of criteria such as required qualifications, experience, education and skills. Marquette Bank reserves the right to offer the selected applicant a salary commensurate with the applicant's qualification, experience, education and skills. Position Summary The Loan Documentation Specialist is responsible for completing all activities related to the generation of loan documentation, funding, collateral perfection, exception resolution, and real estate construction project tracking, preparing collateral file and securing loan documentation file. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Confirm loan presentation requests adhere to Loan Policy and have the proper approval authority. Review and evaluate supporting documents provided by the Commercial Banking origination team (i.e. Entity Formation Documentation, UCC Searches, Flood Zone Determinations, Title Commitments, Appraisals, Surveys, Environmental Audits, Tenant Leases, all other forms required to document or secure the loan). Prepare and review loan documents utilizing software. When loan documents are prepared by outside counsel, forward supporting documentation to counsel and review documents prepared by counsel. Review executed loan documents and verify that the documents are properly executed. Set up file monitoring in tickler systems. Forward documentation to the proper recording office to record and perfect the Bank's lien on collateral. Resolve documentation exceptions listed in system. Process and balance construction draw requests for funding internally or through a title company construction escrow. Assist in reviewing loan policies, procedures, strategies and delivery systems utilized in the loan documentation process. Participate in Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity initiatives as assigned. Prepare monthly department report. Actively comply with all applicable laws and regulations to include the Bank Secrecy Act, the Community Reinvestment Act, and all other deposit, lending, or non-deposit service regulations; adhering to the Bank's internal policies, procedures, and risk management responsibilities contained in the Employee Handbook, the Employee Code of Conduct, and other applicable policies. Perform job-related responsibilities that support departmental and organizational goals, consistent with the scope and purpose of the position. Knowledge/Abilities/Experience and Training Required Bachelor's Degree preferred or certification in Business Law, Business Finance or Commercial Real Estate Lending. Minimum 5 years' experience with commercial real estate loan documentation, construction loan documentation and commercial loan documentation. Working knowledge of bank operations, systems and regulatory guidelines. Self-motivated and willingness to implement changes to improve bank performance. Strong communication, organization and time management skills. Team-oriented. Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks under time constraints. Good customer service skills. Demonstrates an ability to handle difficult and sensitive business situations. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Occasional movement within the office may be necessary to access file cabinets, operate office equipment, or retrieve documents. Regular operation of a computer and other office devices (e.g., calculator, copier, printer) is required. The employee may need to retrieve files from both upper and lower cabinets. The employee may be required to lift or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities necessary for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment/Conditions The characteristics of the work environment described here reflect the conditions an employee typically experiences while performing the essential duties of this role. The noise level in the workplace is generally moderate. We Care About You Marquette Bank's total rewards package for eligible employees, will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include variable pay such as performance-based incentives, commissions, target bonus and discretionary bonus. Marquette Bank also offers health insurance, term life and disability insurance, generous time off and two retirement plans: 401(k) Salary Savings Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), as well as other perks including a FREE FunRewards checking account. Available rewards may vary by location, job level, employment status, and years of service. To learn more about our rewards package, please visit: Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr Marquette Bank