This position is on-site 5 days a week located in our Downtown Knoxville, TN office.
Summary:
FirstBank is seeking qualified applicants for a Credit Assistant, which represents the bank in our Specialty Lending Division. This position works directly with our credit managers on our fast-paced lending team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Review loan applications and documents for accuracy
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Enter customer information into system
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Gather documentation for the loan
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Coordinating with customers and retailers regarding the loan
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Manage a lending pipeline
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Assist with special projects as needed
Education and/or Experience
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Highschool diploma or GED equivalent
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College degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, but not required
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Previous sales experience preferred, but not required
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Experience in lending and understanding of regulations preferred, but not required
Skills and Abilities
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Strong organizational skills
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Multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
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Proficient in Microsoft office suite
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Excellent written, oral, and reading communication skills
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Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationships with clients and coworkers
- High level of attention to detail
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Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
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Respectful demeanor toward other associates and managers that promotes a positive and professional work environment.
- Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.
