Senior Commercial Doc Prep Processor

Job Opportunity

We're always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you're challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry's top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.

Job Title: Loan Processor

Location: Abilene, Texas, United States

Scope/Responsibilities: Incumbent has limited contact with external customers and frequent contact with regional relationship managers, lending assistants, other departments, etc. The incumbent will be required to work commercial (real estate and non-real estate) and consumer non-real estate loans independently without much direct supervision. Incumbent will review his/her own loans prior to final documents being delivered. Incumbent must be able to utilize their expertise to effectively apply bank procedures and ensure loans are compliant with both Federal and State regulations. Incumbent will at times be expected to review the work of other loan processors. Must exercise independent judgment and decision-making in routine situations. Assist with projects and other tasks as needed. Assist with routine problems and resolve or refer to supervisor or other departments as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Create and deliver loan documents to customers in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review each loan file to verify that documents are present, accurate, and complete.
• Ensure that loans are compliant with Federal and State law as well as with Bank policy.
• Perform complex and confidential administrative functions including but not limited to: organizing files, data entry, and maintaining accurate records.
• Process and respond to all incoming methods of communication.
• Adapt to change in the work environment, manage competing demands and handle frequent changes.
• Review documents needed for a complete loan package (credit report, flood, appraisal, title work, etc.).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent certification with 24 months of loan processing experience required. 18 months of loan processing experience may substitute with a Bachelor's degree in business.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and discuss complex loan scenarios.
• Ability to work on deadlines with great attention to detail.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think critically and find alternative solutions.
• Must be familiar with Bank policies and procedures.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn loan processing software or other lending systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities