Commercial Loan Assistant 1

Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits .

External hires are eligible for a $500 sign on bonus.

Position requires availability Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with the ability to work additional hours as needed.

Position is located at 164 Gary Hatfield Way Huntsville, AR 72740.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Commercial Loan Assistant 1 supports one or more lenders with less complex commercial loans. The incumbent perform various functions that support the department and enables lenders and managers to effectively generate quality loans for the bank. The majority (60%) of the time is spent providing support to commercial lenders and customers. While the Commercial Loan Assistant 1 spends the majority of their time supporting the commercial lending function, they may also support other lending functions (Consumer or Mortgage) in order to meet the needs of the department. This includes assisting lenders and providing exceptional service to customers who have loans in process and able to correctly determine which documentation is necessary for all loan types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Cross-sell other services of the bank.
• Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.
• Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.
• Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates in order to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
• Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the bank's overall operation.
• Promote professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• Successful completion Fundamentals of Commercial Lending or ability to obtain within 90 days required.

• 2 years banking or equivalent related experience required. Previous loan experience preferred.

• Working regulatory knowledge such as privacy, safeguarding customer information, Regulation B, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Regulation Z, Truth in Lending, CRA, HMDA, and flood regulations required.

• Current NMLS SAFE Act Registration or the ability to be registered within 30 days required.

• AA/AS degree preferred.

• Arvest experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Grade 12

Pay Range: $18.95 - $22.50 per hour