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Relationship Manager Assistant

Bank of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, United States


As a Relationship Manager Assistant, you will provide support to the Commercial Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers in the day-to-day administration of individual loan portfolios and deposit relationships. You will work directly with Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, clients and attorneys to process loans for closings. You will work directly with clients on service issues and daily account maintenance issues. The Relationship Manager Assistant will also track and collect exception items and work with the relationship manager on monitoring payment status of each individual portfolio. This role is highly visible in the Bank and requires a high level of professionalism and self-awareness. In this role, you are required to be extremely flexible to meet the overall demands of the department and ultimately the Bank.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required

Two years of related experience and/or training preferred

COMPETENCIES

Ability to listen and identify the needs and wants of a customer

Service-oriented and a team player

Ability to think analytically and strategically

Possess proficient computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge and ability to open and maintain accounts

Possess initiative while being self-driven and results-oriented

Possess proficient knowledge of bank products and services

Be a team player and assist staff with any and all duties as necessary

Consistently display a positive attitude

Be self-motivated and self-sufficient with minimal management oversight or supervision

Possess professional communication skills when dealing with customers and other employees of the bank

Ability to multi-task and often change focus quickly without being stressed or overwhelmed

Possess acute attention to detail

Ability to read and comprehend documents such as policies and procedures

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Loan Preparation and Maintenance

Provide support to commercial Relationship Managers on a daily basis with administration of their individual loan portfolio

May assist Relationship Managers in the preparation of loan approval documents

Accurately order attorney work and coordinate loan closings

Complete pre-loan preparation as outlined on Commercial Loan Checklists

Complete loan closing preparation with accurately prepared and reviewed loan documents

Attend loan closings as needed

Provide notary services

Monitor loans on an ongoing basis

Assist clients with service and maintenance issues as needed for the loan relationship

Track and collect exception items

Coordinate the monitoring of payment status of a portfolio with the respective relationship manager

Provide loan payoffs as requested

Deposit Relationship Management and Maintenance

Open business and consumer checking accounts according to the guidelines outlined in the New Accounts Manual

Accurately create and maintenance RMS records

Track and validate checking account packets in TREEV

Order products as needed on checking accounts including checks, debit cards, and online banking

Assist Relationship Managers with tracking daily overdrafts

Assist clients as needed with the changing or maintenance of signers on current business accounts

Assist clients with service issues as needed for wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers

Prepare business online banking documents

Provide customer support for Remote Deposit, online banking, and ACH products

Establish a professional presence in the community as a representative of the bank

Maintain a professional appearance and dress and abide by the dress code

The RM, PM, & RMA work together as a team in scheduling time out of the office to ensure no negative customer impact

The RMA vacation/personal time approval will be housed with the RMA Supervisor

Serve as backup to the Portfolio Manager as needed

Maintain compliance with regulations and bank policies and procedures, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements

Actively support the ongoing development of a culturally diverse workforce

Complete other duties as assigned as determined by management to be reasonable and beneficial

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate with customers, employees and management. Regular use of the telephone and email for communication is essential. Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time is common. Must be able to accurately gather and process verbal and written information and properly prepare or inspect documents. Good manual dexterity is needed for the frequent use of common office equipment, such as computer terminals, calculators, copiers and telephones. Occasional travel across the bank footprint with overnight travel to applicable conferences and sales meetings may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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