DescriptionAt Citizens, we work together to make a difference for companies that are building, supplying, and serving industries and consumers across the country. As the Commercial Operations Loan Specialist II, you will be responsible to deliver services to Commercial customers with a particular emphasis on delivering operational excellence, including collateral intake, SBA, hazard, life and flood insurance review and monitoring. Provide support for processes, problem solving and documentation. Contribute ideas, innovations, and insights based on operational and customer needs. Possess strong customer service attitudes and values. Seize opportunities that enhance the customer experience. Ensure compliance with department SLAs, policy and procedure. Support efforts in streamlining operations and improve customer service. Actively participates in process improvement activity and a culture of continuous improvement. Identify and escalate risk where appropriate. Comply with Bank procedures and operational processes as documented. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and key business partners. Maintain a positive attitude. Support an environment of cooperation and change. Recognize need to escalate issues to a higher level. Operate effectively in a customer-oriented environment and work well in a team environment. Most importantly, you will feel valued for who you are and supported to achieve what is important to you, personally and professionally!Primary responsibilities includeIt is expected that the position holder will perform responsibilities with periodic oversight and minimal supervisory intervention. Primary responsibilities include:
Independently initiates and executes SBA, hazard, life and flood insurance monitoring and transactions with a high level of accuracy that meets customer and business partner expectations.
Regularly engages with commercial loan customers or their representatives.
Prioritizes work in a time-sensitive manner.
Resolves straight-forward to complex customer issues with minimal guidance, escalating as appropriate.
Demonstrates understanding of commercial lending and insurance products as well as market verticals.
Models behaviors that exemplify superior customer service.
Demonstrates understanding of commercial loan and collateral documentation, including SBA, hazard, life and flood insurance
Demonstrates consistency in meeting target performance goals.
Adheres to regulatory (federal and state) and corporate requirements for commercial lending, credit risk and operational risk. Meets all security and human resources business partner expectations by developing appropriate communication channels and feedback mechanisms to measure satisfaction.
Actively participates in continuous improvement activities and change initiatives to address corporate and departmental goals
Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials
Strong knowledge of commercial loans and collateral documentation, including SBA, hazard, life and flood insurance
Strong knowledge of department applications and systems preferred, including AFS, Loan IQ, Alfresco, Salesforce
Excellent organization skills required
Excellent ability to multi-task required
5+ years of excellent customer service skills
5 + years with MS Excel Word, Power Point required
Excellent time management skills required
Excellent written and verbal skills required
Excellent interpersonal skills
Advanced analytical skills required
Solid interpersonal skills
Capacity to work independently
Education:High School Diploma Required, Bachelor Degree preferredHours & Work Schedule
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday –Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hybrid 3 days on-site, 2 days remote
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