Lending Operations Analyst I

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The Lending Operations Analyst I, as a member of the Operation's Team that supports the processing for all bank's portfolio loan, is responsible for performing a wide variety of bank operational duties in a high impact and deadline driven environment. The Lending Operations Analyst is regarded as a leader within the bank and acts as a liaison between lending functions and operations. The Lending Operations Analyst provides project management leadership for loan development projects as well as participating in communications and compliance related efforts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource and / or liaison for problem solving regarding all loan operational, procedural, training, and logistical issues.
• Ensures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
• Acts as a project manager to ensure timely and effective implementation of changes in the unit.
• Collaborates with loan operations managers and supervisors on the delegation of workload duties of other associates to help ensure the workflow is processed timely and efficiently; examines work in progress to ensure accuracy and timeliness and communicates any issues to management; recommends changes or alternate ways in processing methods to improve operating efficiency and service levels. Performs special projects, as assigned.
• Receives and handles inquiries from both employees and stakeholders from throughout the enterprise.
• Collaborates with management and supervisors as the designated subject matter expert (SME) for the unit; the Lending Operations Analyst would have mastery level knowledge on most job processes within the operational unit.
• Maintains detailed records on all work responsibilities as required.
• Performs assigned special projects.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Education And / Or Experience

Computer Skills

Other Qualifications (Including Physical Requirements)

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