Debt Capital Market Admin I

About Us:

At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our employees.

We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose.

Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

About the Role:

Successful candidate will provide middle office support to DCM programs, work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors as well as problem solving skills, and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

• Responsible for administration within the Debt Capital Markets Department.
• Responsibilities include Customer Level Interest Rate Hedging program, the Syndications program, and the asset sales program.
• Type of work includes but is not limited to documentation, closing, file maintenance, and data input.
• Works specifically on swap transactions, syndicated loans, agency services, asset sales. Type of work includes but is not limited
• to data analysis, and coordination of sales process.
• Acts as a liaison with customers, attorneys, loan administration, accounting, Commercial Loan Administrators, and Relationship
• Managers, during all phases of Debt Capital Markets transactions.
• Maintains files with sufficient documentation for third-party review, prepares files for timely audits.
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities –
• knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation
• E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice"
• May perform other duties as assigned

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or equivalent experience. (Required)
• 2-4 of relevant loan administration and/or capital markets experience or equivalent work experience. (Required)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent loan administration experience with knowledge of commercial and industrial as well as commercial real estate lending.
• Strong familiarity with commercial finance, documentation, accounting and data systems.
• Ability to administer a complex commercial loan/DCM portfolio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage internal and external customer
• relationships.
• Proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and other business machines.
• Ability to train and present to small and large audiences or has the interest in learning to train and present.

Travel Type:

Occasional

Job Location(s): Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s). 

1111 Third Avenue 29th Floor Seattle, WA 984014

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $65, $119,000.00 and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected].

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.