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Position SummaryThe Lending Origination Specialist I performs a variety of administrative tasks to support the post-close loan review of commercial, agricultural, and consumer loans, both real estate and non-real estate, by reviewing all closing documentation systems and writing loan exceptions as applicable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review loan closing documents for all commercial, agricultural, and consumer loans in the documentation system for policy adherence, collateral perfection, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist loan officers and assistants regarding clearing exceptions by communication through email, tickets, Microsoft Teams calls, and lending system platforms.
- Performs exception scrubs on a quarterly basis.
- Research exception questions by using provided resources such as credit policy and various manuals.
- Cross-trains to grow loan knowledge and better equip the department.
- Keeps updated on continually changing procedures and policies.
- Stays current with lien perfection requirements in multiple states.
- Ensures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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.
Skills
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memorandums.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and/or legal documents.
- Ability to write professional correspondence.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility and the ability to multi-task.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to work multiple programs at once.
- Excellent phone/Microsoft Teams communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and manage time wisely.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or its equivalents is required.
- Computer Skills
- MS Office programs
Other
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Experience using Microsoft Teams and electronic communication tools
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and legal documents
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (phone/Teams/email)
- Ability to prioritize assignments and manage time effectively
- Willingness to cross-train and stay current on policies and lien perfection requirements
Simmons Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Simmons Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Simmons Bank.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage are paired with an HSA that includes company funding. Dedicated care options and access to no‑cost services for covered members strengthen day‑to‑day healthcare support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is complemented by an employee stock purchase plan and profit‑sharing eligibility. Occasional discretionary company contributions further boost long‑term savings potential.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A combined PTO bank and up to ten paid company holidays provide structured time away. Paid leave programs support coverage for key life events.
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What We Do
We were founded as a community bank. More than 100 years later, we still act like one. For over a century, we’ve worked hard to help make our customers’ dreams come true – dreams like buying a home, starting a business or simply having the ability to manage your money safely and securely, anywhere you happen to be. Simmons Bank has 200 locations and employs 2,800 associates across our six-state footprint
