Commercial Loan Assistant, Sr.

What You’ll Do:

As a valued member of the broader Commercial Lending team, you will be relied upon to assist with the loan documentation process and to contribute value to the bank’s lending decisions.  You will build rapport with internal and external stakeholders and become a key player in an essential process of our bank.  You will perform a wide variety of support functions such as, coordinating the processing of approved new commercial loans, letters of credit, extensions, modications, loan advances and so forth, for the Commercial Lending team.  You will engage with internal and external customers while providing legendary service levels.  Your strong combination of interpersonal, analytical, and decision-making skills makes you a valued resource and partner.

Key Accountabilities:

• Efficient Operations – New Loan and Modifications
• Ensure documents are complete, accurate, recorded, filed appropriately, and maintained.
• Close loans and disperse loan proceeds as requested.
• Order flood certificates, appraisals, title insurance, and UCC searches as needed.

• Analytics / Reporting
• Prepare new loan documents and review loans in process for accuracy and adherence to policies, laws, and regulations.
• Follow up on documentation exceptions and / or outstanding items.

• Business Line Partnership
• Maintain positive working relationship with all lines of business.
• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely manner.
• Support Commercial Lenders in a positive and professional manner to promote meeting and/or exceeding business expectations.
• Keep Commercial Lending leadership apprised of department issues and / or concerns.

Central Bank Offers This:

• Competitive Salary; determined by experience and skills
• Comprehensive Benefits package that includes; 401(k) company match, Paid-Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Days Off (VTO)
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Central Bank

At Central Bank of the Midwest, our roots run deep in the communities that define our footprint and the ones that shape our culture.  Some are defined by geography, while others bring us together through shared experience, values, lifestyle or goals. 

Our Associates are the Bank, and Everyone is welcome here.  We believe in the diversity of culture, experience, thought and values to create better conversations – and thus – better decisions around the most important issues we face as an organization and community of professionals.

Central Bank of the Midwest is committed to building an inclusive culture that opens a world of opportunity for our team, customers, and every community within our reach.  We embrace people and opportunities, engage with our time, talent and resources, and elevate relationships through added value.  With a shared commitment to our core values, we RISE together!  We RISE by lifting others.  These words provide a benchmark for our motives, and compass to guide our words and actions.  We pledge to create and sustain a culture of belonging, where we can learn, understand and support the differences that make us better – together. 

You’ve Got This:        

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of general lending support experience preferred
• Proficient in electronic imaging and workflow process from application through loan closing and booking
• Commitment to the organization’s core values
• Strong time management and organizational skills