Senior Loan Associate

Senior Loan Associate

Location: Boulder CO (In-Office)

Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Salary: $30.29 - $43.27/HR *Actual offer will be based on experience location education and/or skills*

Applications should be submitted for consideration no later 08/31/2026.

Youre an experienced banking professional with a strong understanding of credit lending and client servicingespecially within the high-net-worth space. Youre detail-oriented naturally organized and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments. Multitasking comes easily and youre comfortable working independently while staying aligned with the team. You enjoy building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders and pride yourself on delivering exceptional service and support. If youre ready to bring a proactive self-starter mindset to a role where client satisfaction and operational excellence go hand in handthis role is for you.

As a Senior Loan Associate youll support the credit and lending process by coordinating loan documentation managing pipeline activity and assisting with loan closings for new and existing clients. Youll act as a critical connection point between Relationship Bankers clients and internal teams helping ensure loan portfolio health timely service and an exceptional client experience. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment and brings initiative attention to detail and a strong customer service mindset.

• Support Relationship Bankers by coordinating loan applications approvals and closings while managing related documentation and client communication.
• Serve as an additional point of contact for clients helping to deliver service aligned with client segment standards and maintaining strong relationships.
• Oversee general administration and maintenance of the loan portfolio including renewals extensions annual reviews and compliance tracking.
• Manage construction loans within the Profit Center (PC) including draw processes third-party inspections title coordination and completion oversight.
• Monitor and address past due loans maturing credits file exceptions and covenant requirements to ensure portfolio health and compliance.
• Assist with client onboarding service requests sales support materials and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance overall client experience.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
• 35 years of experience in banking lending credit or a professional development program (PDP).
• NMLS required upon hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with exceptional Excel skills.
• Experience working with banking and credit software; CRM experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on client service and relationship management.
• Ability to organize prioritize multitask and follow through independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience serving high-net-worth individuals and collaborating across departments.

• Competitive base salary: $30.29 - $43.27/HR plus strong bonus potential.
  
  
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
  
  
• Paid parking and transportation benefits.
  
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including:
  
  
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
    
    
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
    
    
  • Medical dental and vision coverage
    
    
• Generous paid time off and bank holidays.
  
  
• Access to training and professional development programs.
  
  
• Sponsorship and support for obtaining professional certifications.
  
  
• A culture of collaboration continuous improvement and shared success.

At First Western Trust were more than just a financial institutionwere a team of forward-thinkers committed to excellence innovation and impact. Our culture thrives on teamwork and mutual respect grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and help us tackle challenges in fresh effective ways.

We celebrate each others successes welcome new ideas and take personal ownership in everything we do. A genuine desire to positively impact our clients communities and one another drives our work. We meet challenges with a growth mindset act with urgency and accountability and constantly strive to raise the bar for ourselves and our clients.

Leadership at First Western means setting an example and fostering a culture of trust transparency and respect. Whether youre just beginning your journey or bringing years of experience youll find a welcoming community where your contributions are valued and your potential is boundless.

We expect our people to:

• Demand and reward excellence.
• Take action and responsibility.
• Collaborate communicate openly and give/receive feedback with trust.
• Go above and beyond to do whats rightalways.

If that sounds like you youll fit right in.

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First Western Trust is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where every team member is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status. For accommodation requests please contact .