Loan Operations Specialist

Bank of the Valley has an opening for a Loan Operations Specialist. This position is responsible for building, uploading, and maintaining all loans in the core system.  This role is integral to ensuring that all loans are accurate and payments and transactions are correct.  The Loan Operations Specialist prepares and distributes reports to various bank committees and other entities.  This position will be located at our Columbus Downtown Administrative Building.  Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Upload, build and maintain loans in the core system.
• Build participation loans and manage payments and advances with participating banks.
• Initiate wire transfers for loans and participations.
• Ensure loan payments are correct and accurate. 
• Correct, reverse and fix incorrect transactions.
• Reconcile General Ledger accounts.
• Investigate and correct all non-post items.
• File all original loan documents.
• Track all loan policy exceptions and report exceptions to Senior Loan Committee.
• Prepare paid off loan documentation and mail to customer.
• Assist other employees with loan questions.
• Prepare FSA Lender Status report semi-annually.
• Ensure that all coupon books are ordered.
• Prepare and submit Small Business Administration reports.
• Prepare and submit other reports such as the Nebraska Energy Payments report.
• Investigate and resolve E-Oscar disputes and notifications.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with and communicate with all employees of the bank.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to multi-task and organize priorities.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma is required.
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is preferred.
• Previous experience in Loan Operations is a plus.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to humanresources@bankofthevalley.com

Part-time Teller

Bank of the Valley has an opening for a Part-time Teller at its Columbus branch. This role will assist customers with financial transactions, including paying out and receiving cash, and issuing other negotiable instruments. This role will also answer customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and service ATMs. Most importantly, the incumbent will provide excellent customer service and promote long-term customer relationships. Hours are Monday through Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm and every other Saturday morning from 8:30am-11:30am.  Additional hours may be available.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily banking transactions including cashing checks, deposits, transferring funds, non-negotiable instruments and loan payments.
• Answer phone calls and assist or transfer customers as needed.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Balance cash drawer on a daily basis and keep offages to a minimum.
• Balance the vault as assigned.
• Cross sell accounts and products to ensure customer needs are met.
• Process check orders.
• Complete Currency Transaction Reports when needed.
• Balance, maintain and supply ATMs.
• Process deposits from the night depository.
• Research and resolve customer issues.
• Answer customer inquiries concerning accounts, overdrafts, fees, etc.
• Assist customers with opening, closing, or accessing their safe deposit box.
• Accept stop payment requests.
• Understand and comply with banking regulations by following bank policies and procedures.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal, written and phone communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Must be able to multi-task and organize priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be able to lift 10-15 pounds at times.

Education and Experience

• Cash Handling experience is a plus
• Bilingual – Spanish and English is a plus

If you would like to apply, please submit your resume to humanresources@bankofthevalley.com.

Loan Processor

Bank of the Valley has an opening for a Loan Processor at our downtown Columbus location.  This position supports the lending staff by preparing and finalizing loan documents while understanding and ensuring Bank of the Valley’s underwriting policies and procedures are adhered to.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare loan documentation utilizing the Bank’s third-party software provider for Commercial, Agricultural and Non-Real Estate Consumer loans.
• Work with the Lenders and Administrators to finalize pre-closing documentation standards verifying that appraisals, flood determinations, title work, government filings, credit reports and any other underwriting documentation and checklist have been requested, received and reviewed to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure flood insurance is in place prior to closing when a loan is secured by real estate located in a Special Flood Hazard Area.
• Work with other Loan Processors to ensure accuracy within the loan documentation.
• Order credit reports and flood determinations utilizing the Bank’s third-party software providers.
• Communicate with other areas of the loan department to ensure consistency and accuracy of the loan processes and information provided by the loan processing department.
• Ensure that all applicable government lien filings and releases are completed accurately.
• Maintain the Bank’s UCC and EFS continuation ticklers and work with the Lenders to ensure our lien position is properly maintained.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as directed.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing regulations and enhanced Bank policies and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task.
• Analytical, detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Previous banking experience is preferred.
• Experience working with computers.

Bank of the Valley offers a competitive salary and benefits package. 

Bank of the Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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