Loan Processing Lead

About the Role

The Loan Processor Leader processes all types of business and consumer loans, including real-estate secured loans. Responsible for ensuring all loan requirements are in place as required by the loan approval and the bank's loan policies and procedures, including collateral, legal, compliance and financial requirements.

What You'll Do:

Reviews approved credit approvals upon receipt from the Underwriter and undertakes to obtain all requirements necessary to close the loan pursuant to the loan approval and the applicable loan closing checklist. These items include, but are not limited to, commitment letters, appraisals, inspection reports, legal and collateral documentation, title information, compliance documentation, insurances and payoffs.
• Transmits complete loan packages to either outside counsel or in-house loan documentation staff for preparation of loan documents. Assists as necessary throughout the closing process with any additional closing requirements, keeping all parties informed and acts as liaison to get appropriate decision-makers involved to resolve problems.
• If loan is documented by outside counsel, reviews draft loan documents prior to closing, determines that the closing statement reflects the appropriate use of loan funds and that the appropriate bank fees, escrows, costs, etc., are collected at closing. Determines that all non-legal conditions for closing have been satisfied. Coordinates with counsel to close and fund the loan, and follows up on all post-closing matters.
• Prepares all bank forms required for the closing and performs all tasks required to comply with bank's loan policies and procedures, particularly with respect to compliance and credit matters.
• Ensures loans are properly booked, all required waivers are in place, and the loan proceeds are properly disbursed.
• Organizes the file and bar-codes loan and credit documents, as necessary.
• Follows up to obtain all outstanding documentation items, including recorded documents when the closings are performed by outside or in-house legal counsel.
• Performs the administrative end of loan relationship, including but not limited to, handling inquires from Relationship Managers and managing compliance related requirements with respect to flood regulations.
• Stays abreast of loan compliance related issues and distributes as required information to department.
• Acts as liaison with other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Assists with training/instruction of compliance and closing procedures within the department as necessary.
• Maintains such reports as may be required.
• Processes revolving line of credit advances and paydowns based on pre-approved loan documentation and/or advance request and corresponding general ledger account entries related to loan closings.
• Prepares Loan Input Sheets, performs quality control of approval instruments, and all other required documentation necessary for proper loan booking.
• May maintain credit files related to a loan closing according to the banks credit standards.

What You Bring

• 5-7 years of commercial/consumer loan operations experience
• Extensive knowledge of consumer loans, commercial and mortgage loan structures and documents.
• Knowledge of loan accounting issues.
• Good math and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

City National Bank of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or Florida law. City National Bank of Florida complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Florida laws. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the online application or participate in the hiring process may contact our Human Resources Talent Attraction Department at 305-577-7207 or by email at talent.attraction@citynational.com.