Funding Specialist

This role is responsible for the accurate setup and funding of loans within core systems, ensuring proper payment structures and data integrity. The position supports pre-funding and funding activities while maintaining compliance and accuracy across all loan boarding processes. Responsibilities Include Board loans to the core system, ensuring accuracy of loan terms, data, and structure. Review executed loan documentation prior to funding to confirm completeness and compliance with approvals. Verify all funding conditions are met and process loan funding and advance transactions. Validate loan details, including rates, terms, maturity dates, and payment schedules. Set up loan structures, including escrow accounts, interest reserves, participations, and fee arrangements. Process payoff disbursements and wire transactions in accordance with procedures. Perform callback verifications in compliance with internal controls and dual-control requirements. Process routine maintenance requests, including statement setup, autopay enrollment, and borrower information updates as needed. Assist with balancing and reconciliation activities to support accuracy of financial records. Provide support for insurance and escrow administration tasks. Cross-train in servicing functions to support operational coverage. Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations What You’ll Need to be Successful Accuracy and Thoroughness – strong attention to detail Adaptability – can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events without being derailed or becoming overwhelmed Attendance – consistently at work on time Collaboration – ability to work well with other departments and individuals, maintaining communication needed to keep the workflow going Communication – precise and exact when delivering information Compliance – consistently adhere to Bank policies and regulations, reinforce training to ensure that bank employees are aware of UDAAP and do not harm consumers with any act that could be misleading, unfair, deceptive, or abusive in act or practice Reliability – complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan Teamwork– maintain a positive working relationship with your team members Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in loan operations, loan documentation, or financial services support, including exposure to lending products and loan processes within a financial institution. Demonstrated working knowledge of loan systems and core banking platforms, with strong data entry accuracy, system navigation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Foundational understanding of loan documentation, closing processes, and lending products, including consumer, commercial, and mortgage loans. Why You Should Apply Full-time position with excellent compensation and benefits package Generous time off programs Profit-sharing Discounted stock purchase programExcellent growth and development opportunities And much more! Pay Range (Hourly): $21.00 - $23.00/hour The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of duties related to the position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management. First Northern Bank does not discriminate based on race, color, religions, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected status. The duties outlined in this description are subject to modification or change by the organization, at any time, with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr