Admin Secretary I Lend
First Financial Bankshares, Abilene, TX, United States
Join First Financial
We're always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you're challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry's top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.
Job Description: Office Location: Abilene, Texas, United States
Scope/Contacts
This position may report to more than one loan officer who has a large or major loan portfolio(s). Due to the experience and proficiency level of this job, the incumbent receives only general supervision. The incumbent has frequent direct customer contact, by telephone and e-mail. Assists customers with routine problems and resolves or refers to other departments or supervisor. The incumbent also has frequent contact with other departments in providing full banking services to customers. Must exercise good interpersonal skills at all times in interaction with customers and bank staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualities most important to this position are good customer relations and communications, accuracy, flexibility, reliability, initiative, confidentiality, and ability to handle multiple tasks at a time. Requires mathematical and general business knowledge normally acquired by high school graduate. 12 months secretarial experience required; commercial, consumer or real estate lending experience is preferred. A bachelor's degree will substitute for work experience. Must be proficient in typing. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Word and Excel software experience preferred.
Essential Functions
Perform administrative duties for loan officer engaged in commercial loans. Incumbent will assist lending officer(s) with collection efforts including the preparation of past due letters, exception tracking/clearing, and other duties as needed. Type, file, answer phone, greets and assists customers and prospective customers. Prepare loan documentation and follow up to ensure conformity to Bank's lending processes. Must actively participate in Customer Service First sales and service culture, support the values of the organization, and follow established company policies and procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
What Makes Us Unique? You. Since 1890, First Financial has been serving the financial needs of customers in every neighborhood, just like yours. Not just through good times, but during difficult years too. We survived the Great Depression, the collapse of the Texas economy in the 1980s, and the Great Recession. Throughout it all, we remain a place of stability and trust for our customers. While other banks have come and gone, First Financial continues to grow through acquisitions, new branches, and the expansion of our services. It goes without saying, First Financial is not your everyday bank. Our "One Bank, Multiple Regions" concept combines the best of "Big Bank" customer benefits with the local decision making and involvement of a community bank. The Company includes multiple banking regions with 79 convenient locations throughout Texas, and we offer convenient banking options with a local, personal touch. And because we're one bank, you can visit any of our locations and receive the same friendly service. Much of our success comes from the lifelong relationships we've built with people just like you. Providing excellent customer service and education is the focus of everything we do. Our customer education includes training to understand how to improve credit, apply for a home loan, and utilize our products and services. Every day we're here to help you make sound financial decisions. And don't be surprised if you step through the door and see a familiar face. Many of our employees are leaders in the community. After all, being involved with the community is an important part of who we are. Discover for yourself how at First Financial, it's You First.
We're always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you're challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry's top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.
Job Description: Office Location: Abilene, Texas, United States
Scope/Contacts
This position may report to more than one loan officer who has a large or major loan portfolio(s). Due to the experience and proficiency level of this job, the incumbent receives only general supervision. The incumbent has frequent direct customer contact, by telephone and e-mail. Assists customers with routine problems and resolves or refers to other departments or supervisor. The incumbent also has frequent contact with other departments in providing full banking services to customers. Must exercise good interpersonal skills at all times in interaction with customers and bank staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualities most important to this position are good customer relations and communications, accuracy, flexibility, reliability, initiative, confidentiality, and ability to handle multiple tasks at a time. Requires mathematical and general business knowledge normally acquired by high school graduate. 12 months secretarial experience required; commercial, consumer or real estate lending experience is preferred. A bachelor's degree will substitute for work experience. Must be proficient in typing. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Word and Excel software experience preferred.
Essential Functions
Perform administrative duties for loan officer engaged in commercial loans. Incumbent will assist lending officer(s) with collection efforts including the preparation of past due letters, exception tracking/clearing, and other duties as needed. Type, file, answer phone, greets and assists customers and prospective customers. Prepare loan documentation and follow up to ensure conformity to Bank's lending processes. Must actively participate in Customer Service First sales and service culture, support the values of the organization, and follow established company policies and procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
What Makes Us Unique? You. Since 1890, First Financial has been serving the financial needs of customers in every neighborhood, just like yours. Not just through good times, but during difficult years too. We survived the Great Depression, the collapse of the Texas economy in the 1980s, and the Great Recession. Throughout it all, we remain a place of stability and trust for our customers. While other banks have come and gone, First Financial continues to grow through acquisitions, new branches, and the expansion of our services. It goes without saying, First Financial is not your everyday bank. Our "One Bank, Multiple Regions" concept combines the best of "Big Bank" customer benefits with the local decision making and involvement of a community bank. The Company includes multiple banking regions with 79 convenient locations throughout Texas, and we offer convenient banking options with a local, personal touch. And because we're one bank, you can visit any of our locations and receive the same friendly service. Much of our success comes from the lifelong relationships we've built with people just like you. Providing excellent customer service and education is the focus of everything we do. Our customer education includes training to understand how to improve credit, apply for a home loan, and utilize our products and services. Every day we're here to help you make sound financial decisions. And don't be surprised if you step through the door and see a familiar face. Many of our employees are leaders in the community. After all, being involved with the community is an important part of who we are. Discover for yourself how at First Financial, it's You First.