Correspondent Loan Specialist

Pay Range: $27.63 - $36.89NBT Correspondent Loan Specialists is responsible for administration of complex credit facilities including interest rate swaps, participations, syndications and letters of credit (domestic and international) They independently perform complex operational tasks within commercial loan Operations with advanced knowledge of business processes. Utilize technical expertise in the designated area and resolve escalated issues. Apply advanced knowledge of commercial loan documentation and products, commercial setup in loan accounting system, policy, procedures, regulations, and law to area of focus ensuring accurate completion of assigned responsibilities. Analyze and complete requests for creation of LC documentation and setup, maintenance, verification, and data collection. Work with correspondent banks in settlement of payments and draws and letters of credit. This role supports both monetary and non-monetary transactions, which require reconciliation.

Provide expertise and guidance to internal customers and more junior staff. Utilize developed analytical and problem-solving sills and collaborate with peers, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals. Creates and updates procedures, with supervisor’s approval, while ensuring compliance and following regulations. Activities directly impact customer accounts, bank reporting, and real time information. May conduct research, prepare reports and furnish information to authorized persons within and external to the bank.

Provide technical expertise in support of interest rate swap system, loan accounting system and correspondent bank process. Participates in implementation and testing of commercial and loan origination systems and loan accounting system.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in commercial loansor letters of credit preferred

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to enhance procedures and recommend improvements to process Advanced organizational skillsrequired Good communication skills (written and oral) required The incumbent should have sound knowledge of legal statutes that pertain to commercial lending including contract and UCC law, collections, compliance, etc. Accounting and computer skills preferred.

Unique Job Requirements & Characteristics:

Ability to deliver high quality work in a friendly and fast paced environment Ability and willingness to learn new skills May occasionally be required to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings or weekends

Tasks Performed:

50% Accountable for processing a variety of complex monetary/non-monetary transactions and/or tasks as assigned, which may include but are not limited to: providing guidance to teammates on advancedcomplex commercial functions, resolvingunreconciled interest accrual, interacting with correspondent banks, internalcustomers and General Counsel. Complete high-level tasks on the team requiring analysis and independent judgement and decision making. 15% Provide support to internal and/or external customers as well as department teammates, cross train on and provide coverage for other team duties as required. 15% Maintain proficient knowledge of anddemonstrate ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to this position. Ensureongoing adherence to pertinent policies, procedures,and internal controls. Ongoing Focus on risk and fraud mitigation. 10% Upholds service level standards under normal conditions. . 5% Develop and update procedures in conjunction with the supervisor and assist with employee training and onboarding. 5% Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers Stationary 75% of time or greater Move Objects to Maximum 10 lbs

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