What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loan Post Close Specialist I position at First Interstate?
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Summary
The Loan Post Close Specialist I is responsible for the post-closing review of Consumer, Commercial, and Specialty loans to ensure all documents and perfection requirements have been met, and that the Bank's position and security interest has been satisfied following Bank policy and procedures. This position will review a wide variety of loan and line products from simple to complex transactions and meeting completeness, turn time, and accuracy requirements dictated by established service level agreements.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Validates image, scan quality, and completeness of the physical copies of original loan files and actively maintains file storage and organization.
- Performs the post close review function, insuring that loan documents comply with collateral terms of the approval.
- Works with the Loan Originators, Loan Closing Specialists, third parties, and customers to resolve loan document issues and to clear documentation exceptions within the appropriate time periods.
- Inputs, updates, and monitors exceptions on the Bank’s exception system for escrow taxes and insurance.
- Perfects all types of collateral.
- Reviews UCC filings and releases, recorded mortgages, vehicle titles, and flood and hazard insurance assignments processes.
- Processes trailing documents, reviews, and clears exceptions as appropriate through the tickler process.
- Process all paid notes, secured and unsecured, checking for any cross-collateralization.
- Contacts internal and external sources in order to proactively clear existing exceptions with assistance.
- Performs post-closing activities in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reviews final title policies to ensure accuracy per established policy and procedure.
- Works with Loan Review during audits regarding loan document questions, tickler monitoring, and exceptions.
- Assists the Banking Center and Relationship Manager personnel with questions and information requirements.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Personal computer skills with demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Self-starter and works with minimal direction.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Possesses interpersonal skills and team orientation.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to appropriately escalate issues requiring problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures related to loan servicing.
- Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate and percent.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Accepts shared ownership and accountability for results.
- Strong knowledge of titled collateral for vehicles
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 1-3 years experience in a financial institution to include collateral control and post-closing operational experience preferred
- 1-3 years experience perfecting titled vehicles. preferred
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
- Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
- Lifting - Occasionally (up to 10 lbs)
- Sitting - Frequently
- Overtime - Subject to business need
- Noise Level - Moderate
- Typical Work Hours - M-F (8-5)
- Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required
- If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal.
