Commercial Banking Assistant

About This Role

A Commercial Banking Assistant ensures the accuracy, timely processing, and completion of commercial loan documents; up to and including all commercial loan documents and due diligence reports associated with each credit facility. Works daily with both commercial loan and commercial deposit customers resolving issues satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of credit and legal files for the commercial loan department
• Complete Loan Input Worksheets, input CIF information for new borrowers and guarantors, and copy documents for lender files; send original files to Loan Servicing
• Review departmental reports along with other necessary and pertinent reporting to ensure accurate and complete information is added to systems and files; assist with follow-up items on an ongoing basis for exception items
• Prepare loan draws when needed; wire transfers and deposit account transfers
• Follow up on exception items, obtain borrower financial statements and other borrower reporting requirements
• Work with relationship managers and customers to open the appropriate DDA accounts to suit the customer's needs; answer customer phone calls and service customer deposit accounts
• Transfer funds to and from customer accounts upon request; complete wire transfers as instructed and handle line of credit disbursements and pay-downs with appropriate authorization
• Provide customer service functions with regard to commercial loan accounts including stop payments, loan referrals, ordering checks, establishing credit cards, etc.
• Open CDs and track CD maturity dates for further customer follow up
• Balance Cash Items Report, Overdraft Report, and send in Activity Reports
• Perform various administrative responsibilities for the Managing Director and Relationship Managers including, but not limited to: opening, sorting, and distributing mail, processing invoices, and creating and typing correspondence

Qualifications, Competencies And Skills

• 2 years commercial knowledge, along with commercial loan experience

Compensation

The range for this role takes into account many factors that First Bank considers when making hiring decisions, including but not limited to prior experience, skill set, training, and other internal business and organizational factors. First Bank generally does not hire at or near the top of the stated range. The range is driven by the geographic location of the anticipated hiring location; however, the specific range may vary depending on the geographic location for remote positions. Compensation decisions depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each hiring instance. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is $22.25 - $27.00

About Us

Be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its employees and clients. Consider joining the First Bank family. As a member of our family, you are part of one of the largest independent banks in the U.S. We are proud of our growth and success over the past 100 years and look forward to a bright and promising future.

Diversity

Diversity At First Bank one of our biggest strengths is the diversity of our people. Our mission is to capitalize on the diversity of our associates and promote personal and professional development throughout every area of the organization. We encourage diversity by actively seeking employees from various backgrounds, walks of life, and job skills. We strongly encourage you to apply whenever a First Bank job opportunity interests you.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

First Bank is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.