Job Description
The Commercial Specialized Lending Closer processes and supports certain core operational functions within Commercial Loan Specialty Financing (ie. Sponsor Finance, Equipment Finance, Sports Finance, Corporate Finance, etc.) while remaining compliant with Department procedures, Corporate policies, Compliance, Audit and legal requirements. Maintains an in-depth knowledge of all functions within the Specialty Finance groups to support and process as needed. Supports all projects and serve as subject matter expert (SME) on all initiatives within assigned area.
Essential Functions
Requires a self-starting individual with excellent follow through, time management skills, analytical thinking and organizations skills
Experience working in a production environment under time constraints and strict deadlines is a must
Serve as main contact point with Specialty Finance teams and other financial institutions, respond to and/or initiate complex requests related to these activities
Read and interpret complex legal credit agreements and related documentation, interacting with attorneys to ensure all required closing documentation is received and accurate
Analyze all incoming loan approval packages for all items needed to process the loan (ie. approval, collateral, signers, guarantors, etc.) ensuring proper documentation is produced based on the product and approval terms/conditions. Completes special processing related to the terms agreed upon by bank for select high value, unique processing loan relationships
Independently manage all aspects of deal from post approval to closing
Work with Treasury Management to ensure all borrower information is shared
Complete standard and non-standard document review, processing and validation related to funding new syndicated, participated or Specialty Finance transactions
Initiate loan activity (funding, repricing, payment) as instructed by the client in accordance with credit agreements
Calculate and track complex interest and fee accruals at various rate levels across changing lender distributions
Initiate and reconcile funds' movements in accordance with client/lender instructions
Research issues for relationship managers, client services and customers
Monitor and escalate past due principal, interest, and fees to ensure that the loan accounting system is accurate and provides clients timely and accurate invoices
Maintain margin changes and proper communication to bank group
Provide information as requested by clients, business partners, or lenders
Serve as department's escalation point for issues, provide timely and proactive communications with partners and stakeholders, and assist with working through complex transactions for resolution
Work with credit, audit and compliance to maintain loan portfolios, assuring that all loan files are documented properly, as well as core system reporting accuracy; authority to make recommendations to all processes
Work with Loan Servicing to process participation/syndicated loan transactions
Provide leadership in identifying recommending and enhancing processing activities to ensure exceptional customer experiences are delivered
Complete cross-training in all disciplines/functions of Specialty Team and serve as back-up for all team functions
Provide project support from department level to bank level projects and initiatives, utilize and challenge mid- to high-level procedures across the department, assist with management request to support department audits
Participate in system testing as needed, which may occur during non-business hours
Assist with any administrative tasks associated with the terms of a Credit Agreement
Perform quality control on new deals, restructures, and amendments by thoroughly understanding the credit agreement and verifying system set up accuracy
Collaborate with appropriate team members to ensure a timely, smooth customer experience
Responsible for training designated team member(s) on the end-to-end process
Provide back-up support for Trade Services and Letter of Credit products
Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
Work as part of a team
Work with on-site equipment
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics preferred Or
3 - 5 years Related job or industry experience preferred
Knowledge of accounting principles, Working
Analytical, problem solving, and proven decision-making skills, Working
Ability to manage concurrent assignments in an effective, efficient, and organized manner, Extensive
Ability to work independently within a team environment, Extensive
Ability to read and interpret loan documentation, Extensive
Travel Requirements
As Needed Training
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Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Self-starting with strong follow-through, time management, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
- Experience working in a production environment under time constraints and strict deadlines
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex legal credit agreements and closing documentation
- Experience independently managing loan transactions from post-approval to closing
- Experience calculating and tracking complex interest and fee accruals and reconciling fund movements
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Ability to manage concurrent assignments efficiently and work independently within a team
- Experience with loan servicing for syndicated, participated, or specialty finance transactions and working with credit, audit, and compliance
- Ability to participate in system testing (may occur outside business hours) and perform quality control on deals, restructures, and amendments
- Navigate Microsoft Office and department-specific software
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics OR 3-5 years related industry experience
What We Do
Northwest Bank is a privately held community bank focused on serving the specific needs of businesses in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. Our experienced bankers deliver customized financial solutions and exceptional customer service. We do that by getting to know you, your business and your aspirations, first. Then we create a plan that will work, and stay with you every step of the way. We see our relationship with you as a partnership, the way banking should be. Trust matters when picking your financial partner. Northwest Bank is rated as one of the best capitalized banks in the nation. We have earned 5-Star “Superior” ratings from both BauerFinancial® and Bankrate.com’s Safe and Sound® ratings service. Founded in 2008, we have offices in Boise, Idaho; Portland, Oregon; Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Seattle, Washington; and Salt Lake City, Utah metropolitan markets. Northwest Bank: Experienced Bankers. Exceptional Service. Creative Solutions. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender
