Senior Loan Administrator

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Job description

Position summary: Responsible for performing various duties to support the Loan Operations Department; coordinating work within the department, as well as with other departments; complying with operating policies and procedures established for this position. Reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responding to inquiries or requests for information.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, etc.)
• High degree of attention to detail and ability to multitask

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Inputs loans to Jack Henry core processing system directly from credit memorandum and loan documents. Verify that all documents have been properly executed
• Ensures timely recording of collateral documents on new loans as well as the timely release of liens upon loan payoffs
• Performs necessary system maintenance on Jack Henry system including renewals, extensions, modifications, etc.
• Maintains tickler system in order to track receipt of recorded collateral documents, evidence of current insurance coverage, etc.
• Creates and maintains legal and credit files using the Bank's scanning system
• Maintains participation loan files and process participation transactions as support to the Senior Loan Operations Accountant
• Maintains Jack Henry system to accurately account for nonaccrual loans, charge -offs and troubled debt restructures
• Performs duties as liaison between Loan Operations Department and the other areas of the Bank, specifically the various lending functions and credit administration in order to encourage communication and improve operational workflow
• Assists supervisor as requested and perform necessary loan operational duties as back up when required
• Handles requests for loan draws and pay downs and ensure necessary approvals are obtained prior to processing
• Handles payoff requests from customers, title companies and other financial institutions after verifying that customer has properly authorized the release of information
• Maintains records, post transactions and book new extensions of credit on the Bank's lease portfolios and floor plan loans
• Performs all duties necessary to effect timely and efficient servicing of portfolio
• Demonstrates and promotes Meridian Bank's Core Values: Our Partners, Our People, Our Bank and Our Communities
• Coordinates specific work tasks with other employees within the department as well as with other departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information
• Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the work place
• Communicates with management and coworkers in order to integrate goals and activities
• Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Success factors/job competencies:

• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Timely and regular attendance
• Completes work in a timely manner
• Actively seeks coaching

Application Access:

• Jack Henry
• LaserPro

Physical demands, work environment, and location:

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the necessary functions. This is a largely sedentary role, requiring the use of typical office equipment such as a computer, laptop and cell phone. Most work is completed in an office environment.
• Work environment: The noise level in this environment is minimal
• Location: Various Meridian Bank locations as assigned

Equal Opportunity Statement

• Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer