Loan Operations Specialist I - Quality Control Shared Services (QCSS)

Job Title Loan Operations Specialist I – Quality Control Shared Services (QCSS) This is an onsite position at our historic downtown San Antonio headquarters. Summary The Loan Operations Specialist I – Quality Control Shared Services (QCSS) is responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and compliant loan operations through detailed quality control review, documentation oversight, and issue resolution. This role helps maintain the integrity of loan processing activities while supporting the bank's standards for operational excellence, customer service, and regulatory compliance. Wage Type Hourly (non-exempt) Essential Duties & Responsibilities Review loan applications, supporting documentation, and system data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policy, approval terms, and regulatory requirements. Perform quality control reviews and audits of commercial and consumer loan files to ensure proper documentation, booking accuracy, and readiness for funding. Approve eligible commercial and consumer loans for funding in accordance with established procedures and authority guidelines. Identify, investigate, and resolve loan-related discrepancies, errors, and documentation exceptions in collaboration with internal partners. Prepare reports summarizing quality control findings, trends, exceptions, and recommended corrective actions. Support continuous improvement efforts by recommending enhancements to loan processing, quality control, and operational procedures. Assist in training team members on quality control standards, documentation requirements, and best practices. Enter and maintain collateral information, including tax monitoring records, in applicable systems. Process loan payments, conduct payment research, and respond to inquiries from branches, participant banks, and other internal stakeholders. Prepare adverse action notices for declined loan applications in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review credit activity reports and reconcile loan status activity, including approved, declined, withdrawn, and in-process transactions. Process paid loans and facilitate collateral release activities in a timely and accurate manner. Research subpoenas, loan servicing issues, and operational exceptions as assigned. Provide courteous and professional service when assisting customers and answering incoming calls. Support special projects and periodic operational activities, including audit requests, reporting tasks, and system-related processes. Monitor insurance coverage requirements for mortgage loans, including force-placed hazard insurance and flood coverage, in accordance with policy and regulatory standards. Verify coming-due and past-due notice mailings for accuracy and timeliness. Assist with credit and collateral tracking, loan imaging, daily reconciliations, maintenance activities, and escrow setup and disbursement processes as needed. Assist with credit disputes, participant bank correspondence, and payment split reporting. Support Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) initiatives and booking-related transaction activities as assigned. Carry out responsibilities in a manner consistent with the bank's values, operating principles, policies, applicable laws, and commitment to continuous improvement. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Key Deliverables Accurate and compliant loan processing and documentation. Effective quality control reviews, audits, and reporting. Timely identification and resolution of loan exceptions and discrepancies. Support for continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Strong service and responsiveness to internal and external customers. Organizational Structure Reports to: Director, Loan Operations Supervises: None Qualifications Education Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Required Knowledge/Skills Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail. Analytical skills with the ability to understand financial information and cash flow analysis. Working knowledge of commercial real estate, commercial/industrial, consumer lending, and TRID-related practices. General knowledge of banking and loan operations practices. Understanding quality control principles, documentation standards, and operational best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including strong Microsoft Excel skills. Strong mathematical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills. Experience Previous experience in loan operations, loan processing, quality control, or a related financial services role. Familiarity with loan documentation, loan servicing activities, and applicable regulatory requirements. Experience conducting reviews, audits, or quality checks of financial or loan documentation. Commercial and/or consumer loan processing experience preferred. 5 – 7 years of banking or financial services experience preferred, with at least 2 years of experience in quality control. Talents Results-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and follow-through. Able to understand complex commercial and consumer banking relationships. Positive, self‑motivated, and goal‑oriented, with a desire to grow professionally and support team success. Resourceful and dependable, with an appropriate sense of urgency to meet deadlines and service expectations. Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to establish credibility with internal and external partners. Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Other Ability to interpret and apply instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. TransPecos Banks will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than the candidate. We will consider any candidate for whom an Agency submits an unsolicited resume, to have been referred to us by the Agency free of any charges or fees, other than those agencies we engage on a specific search. TransPecos Banks will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr