SBA Loan Specialist

Banner Bank
paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Idaho, Coeur d'Alene
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Dec 18, 2024
More than 130 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. Our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes names us one of the Best 100 Banks in America the past eight consecutive years and Newsweek names Banner one of the Most Trustworthy Companies the past four years. With more than $15 billion in assets and over 150 locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations. As an SBA Loan Specialist, you will work closely with Sr. SBA Loan Specialist and Manager to ensure smooth processing of workflow. Assist Sr SBA Loan Specialist with SCM reviews. Assist with special credits and audits. Help advise and counsel SBA Loan Assistants. Package and process SBA loan requests as required. In this role you'll have the opportunity to: Analyzes business memorandums and credit write-ups that come from throughout the department to ensure compliance with eligibility, rules and regulations, along with readability and clarity. Assist in coordinating work flow between SBA Loan Assistants. Processes approved loans and other related tasks. Prepare SBA loan packages to be archived and ultimately submitted to the Small Business Administration. Assist implementing best practices, procedures and policies throughout the SBA Loan Specialist team to ensure consistency. Responsible for staying up to date on changes within the Small Business Administration. Coordinates with multiple departments, including special credits, auditing and the loan center. Education & Certifications Associate's Degree: Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science or other related field required (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered) Experience 2 or more years of SBA loan processing experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Intermediate knowledge of SBA policies and procedures. Intermediate experience in loan structuring. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate with managers and employees. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Experience with various systems and databases and the ability to successfully compile reports using data from these systems. Travel 0% Compensation & Benefits Targeted starting compensation range is based on location and experience: $23.71 - $27.90 Incentive and commission compensation may be awarded for eligible roles Comprehensive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life Paid vacation time, sick time, personal days, paid volunteer time and 11 company paid holidays 401k (up to 4% match with immediate vesting) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually (minimum service requirement) Read more about these and additional benefits at: Employee Benefits \| Banner Bank Please take time to review Banner Bank's Consent & Privacy notice before applying. Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status. Banner Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for any job postings. Resumes submitted to any Banner Bank employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Banner Bank. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for a position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.