Availa Bank’s Full-time Bank Loan Assistant Position
As a thriving bank, Availa Bank is committed to fostering an environment that celebrates diversity and values the unique contributions of each team member. The bank believes that diversity and inclusion foster a productive and innovative work environment that directly contributes to the bank’s success. Availa Bank, an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, is currently offering a full-time Bank Loan Assistant position. The bank is dedicated to empowering its team members to inspire and enable clients and communities to achieve financial success. More information about the position can be found Here.
The Role of a Bank Loan Assistant
The Bank Loan Assistant position is crucial to assisting Availa Bank’s lending and operations areas, as well as their customers, based on a comprehensive understanding of Commercial and Agricultural loans. The role involves assisting Loan Officers with loan workflow management, ensuring timelines are met and adjusted appropriately. The Bank Loan Assistant coordinates with internal and external parties involved in the loan process to gather information and ensure all pre-closing steps and documents have been obtained and completed.
Note: This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.
Benefits of Working at Availa Bank
Availa Bank offers a rich selection of benefits designed to support the needs of its employees and their families. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, options for a Health Savings Account (HSA), company-paid life insurance, and a 401K and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). In addition, the bank provides company-paid short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care, eligibility for tuition assistance and discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Responsibilities of a Bank Loan Assistant
The Bank Loan Assistant is expected to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. They handle communication by phone, email, and in person with employees, loan customers, businesses, and vendors related to the loan process. They are also responsible for reviewing, articulating, and understanding multiple variables to request proper loan documentation, maintaining physical and electronic customer files, and functioning as a point of contact for other internal departments during the loan process.
Furthermore, the Bank Loan Assistant is expected to identify and communicate workflow system inefficiencies or opportunities for improvement, enter customer information into the bank’s loan workflow system with specific attention to data integrity, and review loan approvals to address all conditions for closing. They maintain loan file compliance while managing their own pipeline during various levels of volume and perform a variety of clerical duties requiring knowledge of departmental procedures.
Qualifications for the Bank Loan Assistant Position
The minimum educational requirement for the Bank Loan Assistant position is a high school diploma or equivalent. Ideally, candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in a banking or lending environment.
Additionally, prospective candidates should possess working knowledge of loan policies, procedures, and bank products. Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary, as is proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
Exceptional organizational and time management skills are crucial for this role, along with the ability to function well in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and have the capacity to interact with internal and external teams, customers, and businesses with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality. Knowledge of lending and imaging software is a plus, as are strong math skills.
Availa Bank is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment and providing opportunities for all employees to contribute to the bank’s success. If you’re interested in joining a team that values diversity and inclusion, consider applying for the Bank Loan Assistant position at Availa Bank. More information about the position can be found Here.
