Cogent Bank · 12 hours ago
Commercial Lending Associate
Tampa,FL,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCogent Bank is seeking a Commercial Lending Associate who will assist with collecting financials, loan documentation, processing, closing, and monitoring while providing quality service to the bank’s customers. The role involves coordinating with customers and lenders, providing administrative support, and ensuring compliance with BSA/AML policies.
Banking
Responsibilities
Coordinates with customers and lenders on all ticklers (financial, tax, insurance, and compliance if applicable)
Assists and coordinates with customers and lenders on all past dues (loan payments, real estate tax payments and insurance coverages)
Assists as a secondary point person of Relationship Manager or Portfolio Manager when he or she is out of the bank
Provides administrative support to RMs and Leadership as needed
From time to time, assists in operational capacities as requested
Pulls personal and corporate credit bureaus as well as OFAC reports
Coordinates with Relationship Manager or Portfolio Manager on clearing all lending due diligence items (which includes prior to closing items)
Assists in collecting all BSA / AML information to ensure compliance is in place which includes compiling CIP, beneficial ownership forms and verifying Relationship Manager has signed CIP if a depository account has not been established
Coordinates with Loan Ops on LaserPro. Serves as a back up to Loan Ops for keying docs on LaserPro
Coordinates with Attorney Prepared Documents where needed
Inputs customer information on the FIS core system to ensure billing is sent to the appropriate place
Notifies Credit Administration or Loan Ops to pull Flood Determinations as needed from lending officers, credit officers
Notifies Loan Ops of potential UCC searches
Ensures BSA compliance by reading and being familiar with the BSA/AML program/policy; following all BSA/AML/OFAC policies and procedures; and completing all BSA/AML/OFAC related online courses
All other tasks, responsibilities, or duties, as directed by management
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years prior experience in loan operations or as loan assistant in commercial bank
High school diploma or equivalent
Familiarity with commercial loan documentation and processes
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize initiatives and duties
Ability to meet deadlines and follow directions in a timely, accurate and confidential manner
Excellent client service, both internal and external
Maintains professional demeanor in all interactions
Company
Cogent Bank
Cogent Bank is a state chartered bank that has operated as a full service commercial and retail bank.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Daniel Dean
Chief Technology Officer SVP
Rebekah Calhoun
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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