divh2Relationship Associate I/h2pTake the next step toward your new career today! Become a part of the diverse and inclusive team within our nationally recognized award-winning Bank that is one of the strongest in the nation. Woodforest National Bank is privately owned, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is the largest shareholder. We focus on building relationships and discovering opportunities to better serve our communities and understand the financial needs of every customer we serve. At Woodforest we care and prove it by volunteering with local charities and foodbanks to give back to the communities we serve. By joining Woodforest you will become a part of one of the largest employee-owned banks in the country! The Relationship Associate I provides administrative services and customer assistance in the process of approval and servicing of loans from application to closing. This includes establishing loan files, collecting and ordering documentation, coordinating closing, assisting with past due collection and clearing of exceptions, and continued customer support in regards to loan accounts. The Relationship Associate I provides administrative and office management support for assigned Commercial Banking team./ph3Key Responsibilities:/h3ulliRequests, orders and compiles supporting documentation for the processing of loan requests. This includes information from the client such as updated financials, tax returns and other documentations as needed, as well as ordering records such as appraisals, title searches, flood determinations and credit reports./liliActs as a liaison between parties involved in the lending process such as title companies, appraisers, attorneys, and lending personnel./liliCoordinates the closing process; prepares final loan documents and processes loan files to ensure documents are recorded properly./liliMonitors and assists with the collection of overdrafts, past due loans and tax collection and clearing loan collateral and credit exceptions./liliEnsures timely resolution of client service issues./li/ulh3Competencies Required:/h3ulliProficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint) and ability to navigate financial software applications (Mozart, Bancline) and related websites./liliExcellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multitask in a fast pace environment while maintaining attention to detail./liliStrong customer service skills with effective problem-solving abilities./liliAbility to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external parties./liliGood understanding of financial institution products and services./li/ulh3Qualifications:/h3pMinimum Qualifications/Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a banking and/or lending environment with a demonstrated understanding of banking and lending processes. Commercial Loan Documentation experience preferred./ppFormal Education
Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field preferred. Must meet the requirements to be commissioned as a Notary Public./ppWork Status: Full-Time. Supervisory Responsibility: None. Travel: 0% - Negligible amount of travel expected. Working Conditions: Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc./ppDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans./ppStrong culture built on our core values: Integrity, Ownership, Service and Community. Its not just talk. We walk the walk, from the CEO to front-line employees./ppBe an owner and take control of your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), where your hard work translates into real ownership and an opportunity to share in the growth of Woodforest./pp401(k) Company Match/ppWoodforest adds 50? for each $1 you save (up to 6% eligible pay), which is used to purchase Woodforest stock each month./ppOpportunities for long-term growth/ppTake advantage of growth opportunities and professional development to advance in your career./ppBanking products
services providing convenience, financial savings, and enhanced support to help you achieve your financial goals./ppCompetitive base pay and regular compensation reviews to ensure you continue to earn competitive pay./ppMedical coverage from the first day of the month following your date of hire at an affordable cost!/ppLong-term disability
life, ADD insurance 100% paid for by Woodforest plus other benefits that will help ensure you and your family are confident and well-prepared for whatever comes your way./ppWell-being program (Employee Assistance Program) that helps you take care of your physical, mental, and financial health./ppResource champions are available to connect you to comprehensive services including expert banking, wealth planning, ESOP, health
wellness programs, impactful community involvement
financial literacy education./ppThis information highlights our rewards and benefits but is not a complete description of our total rewards program. Woodforest reserves the right to modify, amend, suspend, or terminate any reward or benefit at any time for any reason. If there is a conflict between the information and the actual plan documents or policies, the documents or policies will always govern. The information should in no way be construed as a promise or guarantee of employment./p/div
Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field preferred. Must meet the requirements to be commissioned as a Notary Public./ppWork Status: Full-Time. Supervisory Responsibility: None. Travel: 0% - Negligible amount of travel expected. Working Conditions: Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc./ppDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans./ppStrong culture built on our core values: Integrity, Ownership, Service and Community. Its not just talk. We walk the walk, from the CEO to front-line employees./ppBe an owner and take control of your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), where your hard work translates into real ownership and an opportunity to share in the growth of Woodforest./pp401(k) Company Match/ppWoodforest adds 50? for each $1 you save (up to 6% eligible pay), which is used to purchase Woodforest stock each month./ppOpportunities for long-term growth/ppTake advantage of growth opportunities and professional development to advance in your career./ppBanking products
services providing convenience, financial savings, and enhanced support to help you achieve your financial goals./ppCompetitive base pay and regular compensation reviews to ensure you continue to earn competitive pay./ppMedical coverage from the first day of the month following your date of hire at an affordable cost!/ppLong-term disability
life, ADD insurance 100% paid for by Woodforest plus other benefits that will help ensure you and your family are confident and well-prepared for whatever comes your way./ppWell-being program (Employee Assistance Program) that helps you take care of your physical, mental, and financial health./ppResource champions are available to connect you to comprehensive services including expert banking, wealth planning, ESOP, health
wellness programs, impactful community involvement
financial literacy education./ppThis information highlights our rewards and benefits but is not a complete description of our total rewards program. Woodforest reserves the right to modify, amend, suspend, or terminate any reward or benefit at any time for any reason. If there is a conflict between the information and the actual plan documents or policies, the documents or policies will always govern. The information should in no way be construed as a promise or guarantee of employment./p/div