Loan Servicing Project Specialist I

Loan Servicing Project Specialist

At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our employees. We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose. Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

The Loan Servicing Project Specialist serves as a subject matter expert with responsibility for planning, organizing, administering, and / or leading short-term initiatives of varying scope within a division(s) and / or department(s). The Loan Servicing Project Specialist may work on several projects concurrently.

Responsibilities include :

• Developing tactical plans to implement projects.
• Managing resources to ensure that projects are implemented in the most cost-effective manner.
• Negotiating agreements / contracts with outside vendors or entities and ensuring commitments are met.
• Communicating the purpose of the project to internal constituencies and / or external customers / community members.
• Developing and implementing measures to determine and monitor effectiveness of projects.
• Providing training to others regarding features and benefits of projects.
• Demonstrating compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applying to designated job responsibilities.
• Following all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completing all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of Banks written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• Coaching, mentoring, or training others and teaching coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learning, demonstrating, and fostering the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Taking personal initiative and being a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embracing our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice."
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include :

Job Locations :

Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s). Spokane, WA, Liberty Lake, WA, Tacoma, WA, Phoenix, AZ, Irvine, CA, Roseburg, OR

Our Benefits :

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $22.70 - $37.84 / hr., and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process. We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity :

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email.