Loan Review Specialist

Qualifications:
A Loan Review Specialist should have a B.A. degree or 5 years work experience in the banking industry with an emphasis on credit analysis and credit risk management. A Loan Review Specialist should display basic technical writing skills and computer proficiency.
Professional certifications:
No regulatory certifications are needed.
Job responsibilities:
A Loan Review Specialist is guided by Loan Review Managers and Directors in the performance of their job responsibilities, but may also be guided by the Shareholders.
Key job responsibilities include the following:
Loan Reviews
1. Conduct loan file reviews to evaluate loan quality, evaluate loan documentation, evaluate institutions' loan underwriting practices and evaluate institutions' overall credit administration practices.
2. Conduct exit conferences with Bank staff outlining review findings in a concise and professional manner. Be prepared to answer questions and offer recommendations for corrective action.
3. Prepare written reports outlining findings and submitting recommendations for clients to address.
4. Prepare and submit request letters within 30 days of scheduled reviews.
5. Provide timely responses to phone messages and emails regarding clients' questions and concerns.
6. Prepare detailed and accurate work papers outlining the scope of work performed, including line sheets for each loan and relationship reviewed.
7. Assess client allowance for loan loss methodology and overall adequacy of allowance amounts.
Required competencies for advancement:
As a Loan Review Specialist progresses with respect to the quality and timeliness of their work, and their understanding of client systems, they will be assigned responsibilities of increasing complexity.
The following competencies must be consistently demonstrated before promotion to a Senior Loan Review Specialist is considered:
Technical
1. The employee must satisfactorily complete assigned training and professional education programs.
2. The ability to complete work within established timeframes.
3. The ability to complete work accurately, including providing thorough and complete documentation.
4. The ability to work independently with limited oversight.
5. The ability to timely and effectively communicate engagement issues, concerns and findings to supervisory personnel.
6. The ability to present findings and recommendations to clients (both verbally and in written reports) in a clear, concise and professional manner.
7. The employee must possess sufficient technical knowledge related to the areas in which work has been assigned, and have the ability to assume work of increasing complexity.
Administrative and Professional
8. The employee must conduct him/her self in a professional manner with confidence and ease in the presence of clients, peers and other FBL personnel.
9. The ability to organize, prioritize and monitor the status of multiple tasks, including timetables.
10. The employee must understand the requirements of various types of engagements.
11. The employee must be familiar with the firm's policies and procedures.
12. The employee must understand industry standards and regulatory and legal requirements.