Commercial Loan Specialist Seattle

Who We Are

First Fed is a local community bank on an exciting growth trajectory with 17 locations including 12 full-service branches in Western Washington. First Fed was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a Best Workplace and a Top Corporate Philanthropist. By popular vote, First Fed received awards for Best Bank in The Best of the Northwest, Best Banker in Readers' Choice by Cascadia Daily News, and Peninsula Daily News named us Best Bank on the Olympic Peninsula. We also received a Best-In-State bank award from Forbes.

For over 100 years First Fed has served our customers and communities throughout the PNW. We've donated over $9 million to non-profit organizations in the past 8 years through our foundations, sponsorships, direct donations, and matched employee donations. Our amazing team has volunteered over 25,000 hours in the past 5 years – many by using our benefit of 3 paid volunteer days per year!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – our diversity makes us stronger. Join our award-winning team!

Our Values

Optimism : We are positive and decisive. We believe the future will be better than the past. Our attitude demonstrates persistence which leads to success.

Initiative : We are self-starters and find innovative solutions. We are courageous, entrepreneurial, and passionate. We take action for good.

Respect : We include individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different perspectives. We are committed to honoring and serving others.

Growth : We learn and adapt so we can continually improve. We believe in personal growth through grit and determination.

Ownership : We are invested in our endeavors. We are accountable and take responsibility for our actions and decisions.

Position Purpose :

Provide diversified support to the initiation, growth, and management of commercial loan accounts.

Essential Functions :

Assist Relationship Managers to facilitate the timely processing of complex new loan requests as well as monitoring and growing existing loan portfolios.Review and evaluate loan packages for completeness. Follow up with customers for the timely receipt of financial statements to ensure all requests, whether for new loans, renewals, modifications and / or extensions are processed timely. Monitor client documentation upload activity in Abrigo and file documents following established naming convention standards.Perform ongoing maintenance of financial ticklers in Abrigo.Support the preparation of loan approval packages by effectively communicating with customers to gather additional documents and information necessary to fully underwrite and decision loan requests.Obtain and review standard reports and coordinate with Relationship Managers on current and upcoming customer financial reporting requirements, delinquencies, overdrafts, loan maturities and periodic reviews.Review business entity documentation to verify proper borrowing structure and beneficial ownership.Order and analyze preliminary title commitments, UCC searches, flood determinations, environmental reports, and work independently to resolve any issues identified.Order appraisals and construction budget reviews.Responsible for reviewing property and liability insurance to ensure it complies with bank policy and procedure.Ensure accuracy with loan approval and compliance with bank policy and regulatory requirements prior to releasing documents for execution.Prepare and submit document order requests once all conditions to close have been met.Work with 3rd party vendors to facilitate SBA 504 & SBA 7a transactions from inception to funding.Provide training and guidance to new Commercial Loan Processors and others within the team.Assist with writing and maintaining process and procedures manual and other key job aids.Respond to telephone calls and emails to resolve routine and complex inquiries.Understand, review, and deliver loan and account statements for business customers as needed.Identify, obtain, and distribute reports related to the commercial loan portfolio and / or business loan requests for Relationship Managers or management as required.Resolve administrative and loan processing concerns by independently analyzing issues; identify and coordinate appropriate solutions.Provide notary services to customers relating to the execution of loan documents as required.Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Preferred experience using Fiserv products, Laserpro, and Abrigo (Sageworks) Ability to elicit cooperation and support from others and coordinate the work efforts of others. Demonstrated skill and proficiency in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite of applications.Have highly effective verbal and written communication, organizational, and planning skills. Ability to deal with confidential and highly sensitive customer information and situations with discretion, tact, and diplomacy. Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced working environment and be adaptable to change. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Commercial Loan Specialist I

Has a basic understanding of types of collateral and loan types, including but not limited to commercial real estate, UCC, vehicles, construction, and C & I.An associate's or bachelor's degree in a business-related curriculum or three (3) years of demonstrated successful experience providing advanced and diversified support to commercial lending staff and management personnel.Working knowledge of commercial lending processes and procedures including commercial loan processing and documentation requirements preferred.Working knowledge of administrative and office management practices and procedures.

Commercial Loan Specialist II

An Associate's or bachelor's degree in a business-related curriculum or five (5) years of demonstrated successful experience providing advanced and diversified support to commercial lending staff and management personnel.Advanced knowledge of commercial lending processes and procedures including commercial loan processing, documentation requirements, and the SBA process (SBA 504 & SBA 7a products). Thorough understanding of all types of collateral and loan types, including but not limited to commercial real estate, UCC, vehicles, marine mortgages, construction, and C & I.Understands participation loans both as lead and non-lead bank.The ability to handle various types of transactions and independently resolve issues as they arise.Advanced knowledge of administrative and office management practices and procedures.

Physical Requirements :

The work requires the ability to operate office machines and equipment, such as personal computers, printers, copying machines and telephones. The work requires the ability to communicate clearly with customers, coworkers, and others in person and on telephones. Work activities involve a combination of sitting / standing for extended periods.

Pay Range

Commercial Loan Specialist I

The pay range for this position is $29.39-$49.96The typical hiring range for this position is $29.39 – $33.72

Commercial Loan Specialist II

The pay range for this position is $31.74-$53.95The typical hiring range for this position is $31.74 – $36.42The incentive plan for this position is the Commercial Support Incentive plan. It is paid out quarterly based on Commercial Loan Production.Employees will be eligible for our benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plans (401k with company match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan), gym membership reimbursement, discounts on our banking products, and more! Additional information on our benefits package can be viewed at https : / / www.ourfirstfed.com / careers

As a community Bank, we know the power in bringing people together from all walks of life. Our communities are beautiful and strong because of their diversity, and it's important to us that all of our locations reflect the unique diversity of the places we live and work. We are passionate about hiring the very best talent and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

First Fed invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for our career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our online job search or application tools, please email Human Resources via sierra.stack@ourfirstfed.com or call 360-417-3182. Note : This contact information is reserved solely for job seekers requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the application process. Messages left for other purposes may not receive a response.

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