Loan Specialist Seattle, WA

At the Commerce Bank of Washington a division of Zions Bancorporation we believe that delivering exceptional service to our clients is the single most important function we perform in our role as bankers. We are dedicated to enriching professional nonprofit and business organizations by providing them and their principals with highly personalized banking and financial services from experienced bankers committed to long-term banking relationships.

The Commerce Bank is looking for a seasoned candidate in commercial loans in Seattle WA. The Commercial Loan Specialist plays a key part in the lending process by supporting loan processing documentation and client communication to ensure smooth compliant and efficient loan execution.

Essential Functions:

• Provides administrative and/or operational support within one or more of the following loan areas; processing closing presentations servicing documentation notes disbursements etc.
• May draft loan presentations clear all identified loan exceptions.
• Maintains files documents notes etc.
• Responsible for reviewing and verifying completeness of files with all necessary documents and signatures required.
• Researches and resolves lending inquiries and issues.
• May prepare and/or track disbursements loan documents reports obtain credit and/or financial information.
• Produce reports as required.
• Answer questions and follow up with clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent and some previous banking or loan processing documentation loan assistant experience or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may job requirements.
• Must have previous Commercial Loan experience
• Basic knowledge of lending processes loan principles documentation and loan systems.
• Knowledge of banking process and procedures helpful.
• Must have good organizational and customer service skills.
• Must be accurate possess numeric and verbal aptitudes. Good research audit and communications skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to complete processes and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge computer program i.e word processing spreadsheets or related software.
• Experience with BaNCS and Credit LEAD

Hours: Position is full-time (40 hours) 8 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday excluding Banking Holidays.

Benefits:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance Paid Paternal Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA) Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match Profit Sharing competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $21 - $35 hourly depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.