Loan Support Specialist III

Loan Support Specialist III Loan Operations

At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our associates. We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose. Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

About the Role

The Loan Support Specialist III is responsible for the servicing of consumer, small business, SBA, and commercial loan servicing within an environment of high work volumes and established deadlines. Works on assignments that are highly complex in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations. Independently handles production tasks requiring knowledge of loan documentation, regulations, policies, and procedures. This role interacts with bank staff at all levels in multiple departments, customers, escrow/title personnel, attorney's, and various levels of external professionals. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.

• Perform loan servicing activities such as general loan maintenance, processing loan payments, data entry, loan document creation, lien perfection, escrow/tax support, flood review, or general ledger reconciliation.
• Responsible for the transaction and processing of complex consumer, small business, SBA, and commercial/business loan products, required documentation, in accordance with the organization’s workflow, ensuring regulation, policy, and procedures practices are followed.
• Provide outstanding service and timely response to requests from internal and external customers.
• Captures and may be asked to analyze, and review report metrics to assist leadership in coordinating and adjusting workflow.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to regularly assist in the identification and implementation of workflow improvements.
• Perform work accurately and within assigned deadlines. Provide timely communication of work status so any incomplete work can be redistributed across the team.
• Act as a Loan Servicing subject matter expert (SME) both internally and externally. Assist others in understanding the organization’s processes, procedures, and policies.
• Assist leadership in training/leading others while providing guidance for overall performance improvement across the department. Will be cross-trained to assist and back-up others throughout Loan Support Services.
• Participate on project teams within division and across departments with intentional collaboration across all channels.
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security, and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice".
• May perform other duties as assigned.

About You

High School Diploma or GED. Required. Associate's degree in Business, accounting, finance, or related field. Preferred. 4-7 years of advanced consumer, SBA, or commercial/business loan servicing or equivalent experience. Required. Demonstrated working knowledge of consumer, SBA, and commercial/business loan experience, advanced banking, lending products, services, and lending documentation including loan regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to multitask and adjust appropriately to frequent changes in daily workflow. Excellent math, analytical, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization. Comprehensive understanding of consumer, SBA, or commercial/business loan regulations, policies, and procedures. Advanced skills using computer software including Word, Excel, loan servicing systems, and other office equipment. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Job Location(s)

Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s). This evergreen requisition is designed to support ongoing hiring needs within our Loan Operations team. Multiple positions are available; we continuously review candidates to fill open roles as they arise. Qualified candidates may be considered immediately, while others may be kept in our pipeline for future opportunities. Below are the current locations where the team is hiring.

Liberty Lake, WA Tacoma, WA Roseburg, OR Phoenix, AZ

Our Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $22.00 - $28.00, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process. We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email.