Assistant Banking Officer Ii

“Republic Bank believes in the development and advancement of our associates.  We offer the opportunity to learn all aspects of the company to prepare for future advancement.  Come join our team for a career, not just a job!“ 

Grade 8

About Republic Bank

Republic Bank’s values are built upon making an IMPACT for our clients, our associates and the communities we serve. (IMPACT stands for Innovate for the Future, Make it Easy, Provide Exceptional Service, Acknowledge & Celebrate Success, Commit to Caring and Thrive Together) The associates of Republic Bank are the key to our success as an organization and we value our associates. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the last seven years! For more information about the company, please visit www.republicbank.com.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:
The Assistant Banking Officer II is responsible for working for more than one Commercial Officers and their client base to facilitate their loan and servicing requests. This position is primary responsible for the supporting the lending platform and handling of the entire process of any loan application through to the closing; managing the Officer’s maturities, renewals, modifications and assist with portfolio management requirements assigned by officer(s) while following all policy and procedures in a manner that is consistent with the company’s financial objective.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 2 years sales and/or customer service skills preferred
• Minimum 3 years banking experience in processing retail and/or commercial loans required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and internet applications required.
• Ability to read and understand both personal and business financial statements preferred.
• NMLS registration may be required*

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Contact and meet with clients to collect the necessary information to process their loan request. Oblige in obtaining all information for submission of all loan applications, retrieving information on file from Docuview, and assessing any additional information needed and collecting it.
• Review with Commercial Officers/Clients any necessary documents and disclosures at time of loan application, adhering to any Republic compliance standards.
• Assist the Commercial Officers to facilitate all sales efforts and get the sale of all bank products, helping to follow up on account activation ensuring accounts are active and booked correctly on the system. Making sure clients are using Republic Bank as their primary checking according to the Promotional Closing Cost Agreement, if applicable.
• Proactively submit and process accurate commercial loan requests in conjunction with our centralized processing/underwriting areas, maintaining contact and clear communication with processing/underwriting, the closing attorney as needed, our client and the Commercial Lending Officer who initiated the loan.
• Calculate Loan to Value Ratios and Combined Loan to Value rations accurately.
• Schedule and coordinate all loan closings (commercial) with clients, and when applicable with buyers, realtors and closing attorneys and attend or close loans as necessary, explaining to our clients all commercial laser pro or attorney prepared loan documents.
• Represent the Officer at loan closing if necessary.
• Review all upfront disclosures, processes and closing disclosures with client, following compliance guidelines.
• Review loan for proper approval and processing completion; knowledge of proper commercial loan documentation necessary to protect the Bank.
• Act and conduct any necessary requirements as a backup to other ABOs.
• Determine and clear processing and doc prep exceptions, track for trailing items as needed.
• Handle client inquiries; help with problem solving, research, transfers, processing payments and customer service. Ensure first and second payments are being set up properly via ACH or billing to avoid 1st and 2nd payment defaults.
• Complete necessary servicing tasks (file maintenance, BOB maintenance, payoff requests etc.).
• Independently work and renew all upcoming maturing loans, getting them renewed prior to maturity. This includes having direct customer contact, explaining their loan is maturing, identifying, and collecting the necessary financials to renew the loan, and submitting the loan into the commercial loan system all while looking for additional opportunities to cross sell and clearly communicating to the client and commercial lender, only getting them involved as needed.
• Look for innovative ways to streamline the flow of work and better assist clients.
• Ability to handle client concerns and work with other departments to solve internal issues and independently come up with satisfactory resolutions.
• Maintain a working knowledge of compliance requirements affecting your position and area of responsibilities and actively learn new regulations and assist in the implementation, if required.
• Assist Management with preparation of commercial loan reporting.
• Prepare and submit Override Requests when needed to include all related compensating factors.
• Prepare and submit Fee Waivers according to Commercial Lender/Management requests.
• Prepare Commitment Letters and Commitment Letter Checklist for Commercial Officers.
• Assist in training all new Assistant Banking Officers and/or Commercial Officers to the bank, while continuing to help develop existing ABO’s skill set.
• Be an expert in all bank systems, including but not limited to the commercial, retail and consumer Loan Operating Systems and Sales Force.
• Maintain a working knowledge of compliance requirements affecting your position and area of responsibilities and actively learn new regulations and assist in the implementation, if required.
• Model and foster behaviors that support the Bank’s values and corporate culture creating an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, and dedication to the organization.
• Willingly perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interactions with clients.
• Detailed oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Must be self-motivated and work in a team environment.
• Requires a high energy level and strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling large volumes of work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to stand or walk. The associate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Travel between Republic Banking facilities is required.
• Flexible work schedule that will include some evenings, weekends, and overtime.
• Stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes.

*This position is subject to SAFE Act Registration Requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all applicants for employment who will be engaged in residential loan mortgage originations as defined by the SAFE Act must register with the federal registry system and maintain a status in good standing under the SAFE Act requirements. Failure to register successfully or to maintain a status in good standing under the SAFE Act will affect your eligibility for continued employment and may result in corrective counseling up to termination of employment.

**The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.