Loan Assistant I

Love Where You Work!

At Mountain West Bank , our employees love where they work! Our employees describe our culture as one that promotes having fun at work and being one big happy family. We take every opportunity we can to recognize and appreciate our employees, not only on designated days, but all throughout the year. We love investing in our employees whether it be in the form of our generous 401(k) contributions to our robust training programs. We also love volunteering in our communities and love delivering the unexpected not only to each other but to our customers and the community.

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We love where we live, and we try to make our communities a little better, both individually and as a team. We strongly encourage all our employees to give back to the community in which they live and we even pay them to do so.

Do you have a desire to make your city a better place to live? We just might be able to help you do it.

A Strong Foundation

Mountain West Bank operates exclusively in the state of Idaho serving Bonners Ferry, Ponderay, Sandpoint, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Wallace, Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Hailey and Ketchum. We are one of 17 division banks under the Glacier Bancorp umbrella. Glacier Bancorp, Inc. is a community banking organization with assets greater than $29 billion, operating in banking offices across eight western states: Montana, Idaho, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Since 2015 we have been recognized as one of America's Best Banks, America's Best-In-State-Companies (top holding company), one of America's Best Employers By State, one of America's Most Trusted Companies and one of the World's Best Banks, according to Forbes Best Banks lists.

Ready to LOVE WHERE YOU WORK?

Mountain West Bank is seeking an exceptional Loan Assistant I for our Commercial team in stunning down town Boise, ID. The Loan Assistant I assists the commercial department in ordering related documents from third party vendors and external institutions for commercial loans. The assistant helps prepare and maintain customer files. Orders and reviews commercial loan documents for the department. Assists internal and external customers with questions, problems, and banking as needed. May also prepare various reports as assigned. Must work within deadlines and maintain consistent, reliable attendance.

This is a full-time, hourly position. Candidates must be available Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM for a total of 40 hours a week. Rate of pay depends on experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Upholds and actively promotes the bank's core beliefs, core values and customer service standards, collectively know as "Our Compass".
• Supports our community through department fundraising activities or volunteering during bank sponsored evenets.
• Prepare documentation sheet checking off all items as they are received to ensure files are completed in a timely manner.
• Correspond with various institutions and vendors to obtain information needed such as title commitments, UCC pre-searches and filings, environmental reports, appraisals, flood and tax service; must review for accuracy.
• Order and review loan documents to ensure accuracy of documents including but not limited to: rate, term, proper vesting, legal descriptions, dates, signatures, etc.
• Maintain a tickler system to follow-up on covenants for the department as required by the various loan agreements.
• Work with Title Company to ensure our lien is recorded timely and accurately, and the final title commitment is received.
• Assist as needed with pending items/documentation from customers, institutions and vendors.
• Track and follow up on maintenance of files including but not limited to: rate and payment changes, automatic payment, online banking, insurance, UCC renewals, financial statements and tax returns, corporate verification of status, inspections, etc.
• Actively participates in Bank related and community volunteer events.
• Monitor loans serviced through loan servicing to ensure that required changes are made and are accurate; work as liaison with other departments.
• Refer likely candidates for the Bank products and services to the appropriate person for follow up and close of sale.
• Provide clerical assistance as needed, answering telephones, taking messages, etc. Assist customers and branch personnel with questions or problems concerning loans.
• Maintain and balance holdover accounts, balance budget, and upload accounts payable for the department as assigned.
• Help department on marketing as needed.
• Help complete and maintain reports, forms, and files for adverse action to ensure compliance.
• May, on a limited basis, analyze tax returns and financial statements.
• Maintain service level expectations as defined by the bank.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year clerical experience
• Ability to multi-task and handle complex tasks efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to maintain quality customer service .
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• Working knowledge , with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other basic office equipment

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:

• Prior banking experience
• Fundamental understanding of banking, accounting, legal or related experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with moderate noise level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: sit; use hands in repetitive motions to finger, grasp, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to: stand; walk; and lift or reach with hands and arms.

Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation.

Specific lifting abilities required by this job include: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation/inspection of machines and/or using measurement devices at distances close to the eyes.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, discounts on banking products and services, Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays. Visit our website for more details!

COMPANY OVERVIEW : We are a family of banks whose unique local presence reflects the communities we serve. We welcome the opportunity to grow and change as our customers and communities do the same. Read our story, learn about our banks, and experience life at Glacier Bancorp, Inc. all from our website. Check it out!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

No Recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please .