Sunflower Bank, N.A. · 1 month ago
Loan Operations Director
Sunflower Bank, N.A. is experiencing significant growth and is seeking a Loan Operations Director to oversee loan operations including processing, closing, funding, and servicing of loans. The role involves leading the loan operations staff to ensure operational excellence while meeting compliance and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational direction to managers and staff to develop, implement and maintain loan operations processes and procedures
Manage procedures, policies, risks and practices to comply with strategic direction and regulatory requirements
Provide management reports associated with loan servicing such as volumes processed, deadlines, error ratios, etc
Lead and develop a strong team that can handle a diverse workload due to the wide range of loan products serviced
Establish and monitor efficiency standards for all loan operations functions and staff to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing and servicing of loans
Assist with regulatory exams and loan audits
Manage the implementation of changes in regulatory, legal and credit policy impacting loan operations
Resolve complex and sensitive loan operations servicing issues
Interview and hire Loan Operations management and staff; determine work priorities; schedule work assignments; train and evaluate work performance and provide ongoing recognition, mentoring, coaching and counseling
Develop and maintain a working understanding of products and services offered by the Bank and in the marketplace
Qualification
Required
Responsible for overall loan operations including processing, closing, funding and servicing of commercial and consumer loans
Leading, inspiring, training and managing the loan operations staff to drive operational excellence and efficiency
Ensuring the department meets service level agreements and organizational goals, while also meeting compliance and regulatory requirements
Provide strategic and operational direction to managers and staff to develop, implement and maintain loan operations processes and procedures
Manage procedures, policies, risks and practices to comply with strategic direction and regulatory requirements
Provide management reports associated with loan servicing such as volumes processed, deadlines, error ratios, etc
Lead and develop a strong team that can handle a diverse workload due to the wide range of loan products serviced
Establish and monitor efficiency standards for all loan operations functions and staff to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing and servicing of loans
Assist with regulatory exams and loan audits
Manage the implementation of changes in regulatory, legal and credit policy impacting loan operations
Resolve complex and sensitive loan operations servicing issues
Interview and hire Loan Operations management and staff; determine work priorities; schedule work assignments; train and evaluate work performance and provide ongoing recognition, mentoring, coaching and counseling
Develop and maintain a working understanding of products and services offered by the Bank and in the marketplace
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
10+ years of previous loan operations experience with preference for various types of loans, loan processes and procedure, laws and regulations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Broad knowledge of lending operations processes, procedures, applications and methods
Experience and ability to manage multiple geographic areas and/or groups
Excellent leadership and people development skills
Sales Force/nCino experience a plus
Must be able to work flexible hours
Some travel between department locations required
Benefits
401(k) Plan with 6% Match
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Fitness Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Volunteer Leave
Paid Holidays
Plus many more associate perks & incentives!
Company
Sunflower Bank, N.A.
Operating as Sunflower Bank and First National 1870, Sunflower Bank, N.A.
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