Loan Review Advisor

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What You Will Do:

The Loan Review Advisor will support the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Credit Risk Management (OCRM) by performing detailed reviews of 7(a) and 504 loan files as part of SBAs lender oversight and risk management activities. The role involves reviewing loan files across origination servicing liquidation and targeted partial review scopes to assess compliance with SBA Loan Program Requirements as defined in 13 CFR Part 120 and applicable SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The reviewer will analyze loan documentation identify compliance issues or deficiencies and document findings in structured work papers and loan file review reports.

The Loan Review Senior Consultant will inventory and analyze loan files extract and evaluate data from SBA data systems and lender-provided documentation and identify correctable and uncorrectable exceptions. The role includes working directly with SBA Lenders under SBA direction to clarify documentation resolve preliminary deficiencies when possible and ensure lenders understand identified risks and requirements. Reviewers will prepare clear well-supported written summaries and draft and final loan file review reports that outline condition criteria cause effect and corrective action for identified issues.

The Loan Review Senior Consultant will use a secure web-based virtual data warehouse and workflow tracking system to manage file reviews maintain work papers and support status reporting. The role requires adherence to strict quality timeliness documentation and data security standards including the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and confidential business information. Reviewers may support onsite or remote reviews participate in quality assurance activities and contribute to weekly monthly or ad hoc reporting provided to SBA.

What You Will Need:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust.

• Bachelors degree and Minimum of six (6) years of recent experience working with SBA 7(a) and/or 504 loans (e.g. as a third-party reviewer examiner auditor underwriter loan closer or liquidation specialist); OR ten (10) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• Demonstrated experience reviewing loan files for compliance risk and adherence to regulatory and program requirements.

• Working knowledge of SBA Loan Program Requirements including 13 CFR Parts 103 and 120 and SBA SOPs related to origination servicing liquidation and lender oversight.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify document and clearly explain loan file deficiencies and risks.

• Experience preparing detailed work papers loan file review reports and written summaries that support defensible conclusions.

• Ability to communicate effectively with SBA personnel and SBA Lenders including explaining compliance issues and requirements.

• Strong attention to detail organization and ability to manage multiple file reviews simultaneously while meeting delivery timelines.

• Proficiency with document management systems workflow tracking tools and standard Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word PowerPoint).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Direct experience supporting SBA Office of Credit Risk Management (OCRM) oversight activities including risk-based reviews examinations audits or increased supervision.

• Experience performing servicing or liquidation reviews including eligibility and disbursement testing.

• Familiarity with quality assurance reviews forensic reviews or reviews related to fraud waste and abuse.

• Experience working with virtual data warehouses customer relationship management (CRM) systems or management workflow systems (MWS).

• Experience supporting federal financial regulatory or oversight programs beyond SBA.

• Willingness and ability to support limited on-site reviews at SBA headquarters SBA field offices or SBA Lender locations as required.

• Ability to review loan files containing documentation in Spanish.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

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