Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Availa Bank
Job overview
The Bank Loan Assistant at Availa Bank supports lending and operations by managing loan workflows and assisting Loan Officers to ensure timely loan processing and customer service.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing loan documentation, coordinating with internal and external parties, maintaining loan files, using loan workflow systems, reviewing loan approvals, and providing backup support to other loan assistants.
Compensation and benefits
Availa Bank offers personalized benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, 401K, ESOP, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs.
Experience and skills
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1-3 years banking or lending experience preferred, knowledge of loan policies, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work flexible hours.
Work environment and culture
Availa Bank values diversity and empowers employees to support clients and communities, emphasizing teamwork and individual strengths in a non-remote work environment.
Company information
Availa Bank is a financial institution focused on serving clients and communities with a commitment to financial success and employee empowerment.
Job location and travel
This is an on-site position at Availa Bank, not remote, with flexible hours and shifts required.
Application process
Click the Apply link in the job post to find out more and apply.
Unique job features
The role includes being a system expert for the bank’s loan workflow system and opportunities to assist and train other loan assistants, with a focus on improving workflow efficiencies.
Company overview
Availa Bank is a regional financial institution headquartered in Carroll, Iowa, with a focus on providing personal and business banking services. The bank offers a range of products including electronic banking, checking and savings accounts, CDs, credit cards, and cash management solutions. Availa Bank operates with a workforce of 51-200 employees and has a presence in several locations across Iowa, including Johnston, Ankeny, and Ames. The bank is committed to community engagement and values the diverse experiences of its employees, which it believes strengthens its team.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your knowledge of commercial and agricultural loan processes, emphasizing your experience supporting loan officers and managing loan workflows to demonstrate your fit for Availa Bank's Bank Loan Assistant role.
Emphasize skills like customer service, communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with loan and imaging software, along with your ability to manage multiple loan files and ensure compliance with bank policies.
Apply through Availa Bank's corporate careers page and LinkedIn, as well as other job boards where the position is posted, to maximize your exposure and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current loan assistants or lending department staff at Availa Bank on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent posts about community banking or asking about the team culture and loan process workflow improvements.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'loan workflow management,' 'customer service,' 'loan documentation,' 'compliance,' and 'imaging software' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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