Operations Analyst- Commercial Lending

Operational AnalystItero Group is seeking an Operational Analyst with 4–6 years of experience to support commercial lending operations and a loan application/origination system upgrade. This role combines operational analysis, hands-on UAT, and reporting/data analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience with commercial lending or loan operations and understand the loan lifecycle from application and approval through closing, booking, and servicing.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport commercial lending operations, including loan application, closing, booking, servicing, modifications, renewals, and payoffs.Review business requirements and assess the impact of system changes on operational processes and workflows.Create, maintain, and execute UAT test cases for a loan application/origination system upgrade.Perform hands-on testing through the front-end/GUI, including entering and processing loans and validating functionality and results.Execute functional, regression, and end-to-end testing and maintain appropriate test evidence, results, defects, and retesting documentation.Research operational and system issues and work with business and technology teams to validate fixes.Use Excel to analyze, reconcile, and validate loan and testing data.Prepare and support loan, exception, maturity, reconciliation, and testing reports.Use Power BI and/or Power Query, where applicable, to analyze data and identify loans or data populations needed for testing and reporting.Support system conversions, data cleanup, reconciliation, and other operational activities related to the upgrade.Partner with Operations, lenders, relationship managers, business SMEs, and technology teams to resolve issues and provide status updates.Required Qualifications4–6 years of relevant experience in commercial lending, loan operations, banking, credit union, or financial services.Experience with commercial loan operations and/or loan application/origination processes.Hands-on UAT/testing experience, preferably involving a loan application or loan origination system.Experience creating and executing test cases, documenting defects, capturing evidence, and performing retesting.Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.Understanding of the commercial loan lifecycle and related operational processes.Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting a loan application or loan origination system upgrade, conversion, or modernization initiative.Experience with Power BI to identify loans or data populations containing specific attributes needed for testing.Familiarity with Salesforce; advanced Salesforce expertise is not required.If you are looking for a role where you will lead with integrity, create and innovate, inspire excellence, be a respected member of the team, drive results, and have fun, we look forward to connecting with you!At Itero Group, we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:Health & Wellness: Medical (BC-BS), dental, and vision plans to suit your needs.Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and increasing PTO based on years of service.Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match and auto-enrollment.Company-Paid Coverage: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance.Additional Options: Voluntary benefits including pet insurance and student loan assistance up to $1,000 annually.Perks: FSAs, HSAs, wellness programs, and more to enhance your work-life balance.Join us and enjoy a benefits package designed with you in mind!Itero Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, physical or mental disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, veteran status or political affiliation. Itero Group, LLC