Galena State Bank has an opportunity for a Loan Assistant to join our team at the Gear Street location
in Galena.
The Loan Assistant provides quality and timely administrative support to and assists the Commercial
Bankers with the servicing of the commercial loan portfolio in accordance with bank guidelines.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist commercial loan customers both in person and via phone calls, taking action on behalf of the
Commercial Bankers, when appropriate and within scope of authority.
2. Handle customer accounts including processing loan payments, disbursements and advances, as well
as monitoring NSF activity.
3. Manage Commercial Banker’s calendars, schedule appointments, arrange meetings, conferences,
facilities, catering and coordinating speakers’ and speaking engagements.
4. Assist Commercial Bankers and Portfolio Managers in obtaining corporate entity information, credit
reports, financial statements and related loan documentation, including but not limited to, title
searches/commitments, UCC searches, and flood determinations, appraisals for new loans.
5. Responsible for tracking trailing documents for all commercial loan files, maintenance of loan ticklers
for incoming documents and retention of these documents in the applicable file(s).
6. Complete post-closing checklists and perform post closing tasks.
7. Filing or recording of collateral documentation to perfect lien.
8. Obtain final lien searches, certificate of title or title insurance and verify the correctness of the dates,
amounts, legal description and vesting ownership.
9. Post and/or perform appropriate entries for FASB, origination/documentation and/or deferred fees.
10. Approve/process invoices related to loan closings; reconciles fees collected and disbursed to provide
an accurate accounting of the transactions.
11. Work jointly with Commercial Bankers on Loans to be Funded and Supervisory LTV reports to
obtain data for management reports.
12. Monitor closed loans report and process paid off loans in accordance with bank procedures.
13. Perform cash collateral and stock verifications and process UCC continuations in accordance with
bank procedures.
14. Provide excellent customer service while representing the bank to customers in a courteous,
professional, and confidential manner.
Job Requirements:
1. Associate’s Degree in Administrative Assistant, Finance, Accounting, or Business.
2. 1-3 years banking experience or training.
3. Broad knowledge and experience of Commercial/Ag lending and banking regulations, department
operations, policies and procedures
4. Proficient computer skills, including Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, AS400 and Imaging
Systems.
Galena State Bank offers competitive benefits package, full vacation package, 401K, and internal career
opportunities.
Please submit your resume on our website at www.htlf.com/#/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer
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