Loan Closing and Review Specialist

Summary: Performs all functions required to ensure loans are processed and closed accurately. Reviews loan applications and requests for loan documents for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Assists with coordinating loan closing and funding.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Reviews entity docs to identify appropriate signers.
• Reviews loan applications for compliance with CIP/CDD, ECOA/Reg B, OFAC, and other state and federal regulations.
• Reviews information entered in nCino for accuracy and completeness.
• Works with loan officers and loan assistants to properly document entity information, collateral, etc entered into nCino.
• Engages internal legal counsel as necessary for various legal opinions.
• Coordinates with Loan Documentation Specialists, Loan Officers, Loan Assistants, vendors, attorneys, etc as necessary to obtain documentation to meet loan closing deadlines.
• Assists loan officers and loan assistants with coordinating loan closings to meet customer expectations.
• Reviews attorney prepared loan packages to ensure compliance with approved terms and conditions.
• Assist teammates and customers with questions, concerns, and issues while providing excellent communication and customer service.
• Assists in other Loan Operations areas as needed.

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Interpersonal Skills/Customer Service - Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.

Oral/Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

Change Management and Delegation - Communicates changes effectively; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Delegates work assignments.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Quality and Quantity - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Completes work in timely manner.

Adaptability and Initiative - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Attendance/Punctuality and Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One to five years banking or other relative experience required (loan related experience preferred).

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computer applications such as the Internet, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and banking software. Ability to use basic office machines. Ability to learn bank-specific software such as AccuSystems, IBS Insight, TruStage, nCino, etc.

Promotes the Bank's culture, including the support of our Brand promise and Core Values.

Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, customers and supervisor. Ability to serve customers, both internal and external, (community/public) in a manner that will reflect superior customer relations and enhance the overall marketing effort of Origin Bank.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and