Simmons Bank · 4 months ago
Lending Operations Analyst I
Union City, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSimmons Bank is committed to passion and customer focus, and they are seeking a Lending Operations Analyst I to support the processing for all bank portfolio loans. This role involves performing a variety of operational duties, acting as a liaison between lending functions and operations, and providing project management leadership for loan development projects.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Acts as a resource and/or liaison for problem solving regarding all loan operational, procedural, training, and logistical issues
Ensures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training
Acts as a project manager to ensure timely and effective implementation of changes in the unit
Collaborates with loan operations managers and supervisors on the delegation of workload duties of other associates to help ensure the workflow is processed timely and efficiently; examines work in progress to ensure accuracy and timeliness and communicates any issues to management; recommends changes or alternate ways in processing methods to improve operating efficiency and service levels. Performs special projects, as assigned
Receives and handles inquiries from both employees and stakeholders from throughout the enterprise
Collaborates with management and supervisors as the designated subject matter expert (SME) for the unit; the Lending Operations Analyst would have mastery level knowledge on most job processes within the operational unit
Maintains detailed records on all work responsibilities as required
Performs assigned special projects
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to design the end-to-end workflows of other associates
Ability to lead the work of other associates
Ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately
Ability to lead a team to accomplish shared goals
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instruction provided in written and/or oral form
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedures manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos
Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and/or legal documents
Ability to effectively speak, respond to questions, and present information to the following: one-on-one /small groups, customers, employees, clients, managers, executive management, board of directors, and the general public
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with management and team members
Ability to function in a multi-task team environment, strong organizational and time management and verbal and written communication skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational, problem solving, and planning skills with the ability to set priorities
Must possess excellent telephone and customer service skills
Specific loan operations knowledge required
Three to five years of related experience required; banking operations and/or customer service experience preferred
MS Office programs
Knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, and other Bank operational policies
Excellent understanding of the front-to-back process workflow and the impact of the function's activities on the downstream process
Preferred
Some college/university experience or an Associate degree preferred
Banking operations and/or customer service experience preferred
Proficiency of the Silverlake system and electronic communications
Company
Simmons Bank
Simmons Bank serves customers through its rock-solid commitment to integrity, excellence, collaboration, and growth.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$625.09MKey Investors
Eosera
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $325M
2025-07-22Post Ipo Equity· $300.07M
2024-10-15Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Daniel Hobbs
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Van Steenberg
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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