Business Banking Credit Coordinator II

Business Banking Credit Coordinator II

This position is a hybrid work model and may be based in any of First Interstate Bank's offices in Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington or Wyoming.

We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That's why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Child Care Assistance Program for eligible dependent(s).
• Exercise reimbursement program for employees.

The Business Banking Credit Coordinator II actively works with Underwriters and Bankers, following established guidelines and procedures, to support business loan origination using advanced knowledge of credit policy, bank products, risk and regulatory requirements. This position is the initial entry point of Business Banking Lending credit request submissions to prepare for underwriting, as well as completing all due diligence associated with the satisfaction of loan approval and collateral lien perfection conditions to prepare for loan closing documentation.

• Verifies application is fully complete, ensures there are no inconsistencies, and request meets product requirements for basic to moderately complex business loan requests.
• Confirms all supplemental financial or supporting information required for underwriting is received.
• Interacts directly with Bankers to follow up for missing information.
• Completes LOS data entry to initiate the loan process for Business Banking Lending requests.
• Maintains the integrity of the loan package by ensuring all submitted information is accurately input into the system.
• Reviews the credit approval for loan closing conditions, lien perfection requirements and partners with bankers to clear all regulatory and policy requirements.
• Collaborates with bankers and business partners to ensure all loan requests are processed in a timely and accurate manner for routing to the appropriate underwriting channel.
• Communicates and tracks for supporting documents and follow-up documentation with Bankers for underwriting and loan closing.
• Orders and obtains required due diligence items from all submission points including bankers, customers, internal business partners, or 3rd party vendors as required.
• Maintains all established compliance and policy requirements when processing loan package.
• Participates in trainings, meetings, and communications to maintain knowledge of Bank products, credit policies, and operational changes.
• Meets all established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Assist with development and maintenance of procedures and training materials.
• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with established service level agreements.
• Assist with mentoring and training other team members, new and existing.

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.

• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as policies, procedural notices, and system guidelines.
• Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively speak and present information in one-on-one and small group situations before team members, bankers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Strong understanding of business lending products, credit risk, financial statements, process workflow management, and financial regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the drive to work with individuals and groups across the company to manage client relationships.
• Proficient in an automated loan origination environment.
• Strong proficiency with phone systems and personal computers with demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. 4-6 years banking experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

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

We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary and benefits. The anticipated pay range for this position is $25.93 to $38.89 per hour (in CO & WA) and depends on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, education, and geographic location. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays. Please note this information is provided for those hired in Colorado and Washington only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado and Washington with compensation that aligns with your location.