Retail Loan Boarding Specialist

“Republic Bank believes in the development and advancement of our associates.  We offer the opportunity to learn all aspects of the company to prepare for future advancement.  Come join our team for a career, not just a job!“ 

Grade 5

About Republic Bank

Republic Bank’s values are built upon making an IMPACT for our clients, our associates and the communities we serve. (IMPACT stands for Innovate for the Future, Make it Easy, Provide Exceptional Service, Acknowledge & Celebrate Success, Commit to Caring and Thrive Together) The associates of Republic Bank are the key to our success as an organization and we value our associates. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for ten years! For more information about the company, please visit www.republicbank.com.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The Retail Loan Boarding Specialist is responsible for reviewing retail loan documents for completion, signatures, and conditions in accordance with bank and regulatory policies. Additionally, this position is responsible for the boarding and validation of interfacing and manually keyed retail and consumer loans.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 6 months Accounts Payable, or Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
• Previous banking experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel) and Internet Applications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain and utilize a working knowledge of retail loan documentation.
• Collaborate with supervisor, management, compliance, and operations to resolve loan deficiencies.
• Maintain and clear deficiency list to ensure all loan conditions are cleared in a timely manner.
• Communicate with lenders, vendors, and closing attorney to facilitate a resolution for closing errors.
• Board or manually key retail loans withing 24 hours of receipt.
• Balance, calculate, and key GL entries pertaining to new loan set up.
• Verify accuracy of processing and core bank systems against loan documentation.
• Review and key file maintenance and fee waivers for core bank system.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards.
• Progress to Retail Loan Boarding Level II role, by successful completion of necessary training and testing.
• Maintain a working knowledge of compliance requirements affecting your position and area of responsibilities and actively learn new regulations and assist in the implementation, if required.
• Model and foster behaviors that support the Bank’s values and corporate culture creating an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, and dedication to the organization.
• Willingly perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and work well in a team environment.
• High level of energy, the ability to multi-task, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Demonstrate basic math functions and the ability to work in multiple systems at once.
• Well organized and detail oriented.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to stand or walk. The associate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Travel between Republic Banking facilities may be required including occasional out of town travel.
• Flexible work schedule may include some evenings, weekends and/or overtime.
• Stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes.

**The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.