What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Loan Assistant position at German American Bank?
Job Title: Commercial Loan Assistant
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Commercial Loan Assistant, you’ll provide support for multiple officers in the Commercial Group, including the Regional President, Market President, Commercial Lenders, and Private Banking Officers, as well as working directly with customers. You’ll uphold the German American high standard of excellence as the customer’s go-to person, encouraging customers to call anytime with whatever needs they may have. With a limited degree of supervision, you are a problem solver, independently handling a wide range of administrative tasks, and so much more.
What You’ll Do:
Day in the Life – You’ll provide excellent support to lenders, allowing them to concentrate their time on sales and new business. Your support includes obtaining preliminary information needed by the lender, assisting with daily customer activities and inquiries, and setting up appointments for the signing of documents. You also work directly with customers. Communication is key as you support the lender and customer from the beginning, obtaining preliminary information, all the way through the end, reviewing documents, such as the closing checklist and other documentation for proper execution. Yours are the final set of eyes, making sure all elements of the transactions are obtained. Other customer contact may include collecting information needed by the lender, credit analyst team, or attorneys, and contacting clients about sensitive matters, including overdrafts and past due payments.
What it Takes:
Ability to: communicate effectively (written and verbally), maintain confidentiality, work with speed and accuracy, grasp technical information quickly, and work independently and as a team member.
Proficiency in: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Bonus Points:
- Bilingual
- Knowledge of Banking, especially in the commercial area
What we can offer you:
- Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
- 17 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays and bereavement leave
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Education assistance program
- Wellness benefits
- Life event coverage
- Service awards
- Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan and more
- Great deals on both national and local discounts on everything from computers and vacations to phones and retail shopping.
- Logo wear discounts
- Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services
This position will be located at:
Evansville Downtown
About Us:
German American Bancorp and its family of financial services companies employ talented, compassionate people throughout the organization, truly making German American special. Delivering genuine, customized, personal service with a focus on truly serving customers and communities well, our employees bring the Shield of Excellence commitment to life with each and every interaction.
