Loan Operations Specialist I - Arkadelphia, AR

Who We Are:

Southern Bancorp is a different kind of bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certification designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals.

Job Summary: The Loan Operations Specialist I is responsible for an assigned range of loan operations duties required to service the bank's loan portfolio in accordance with loan policy and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Uploads all loans, extensions, and renewal information and documents in accordance with bank policy and regulatory requirements.
• Performs loan maintenance.
• Reviews loan documentation.
• May assist with file assembly and maintenance.
• Responsible for various reports as assigned.
• Completes all required training.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of experience in banking or an administrative role is required.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to organize information.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be familiar with regulatory compliance requirements.
• Able to function in a high attention-to-detail, deadline-oriented environment.
• Must possess the ability to effectively relate to customers, officers, and others involved in the lending process.
• Willingness to be involved and represent Southern Bancorp through civic and community organizations.
• A background in banking, loan transactions/terminology, and clerical experience is preferred.

Physical Demand & Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #LI-onsite

What we offer our employees:

A positive impact on Your Future:

• 401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Discounted rate on primary home mortgage
• Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees

Benefits to improve your health:

• No deductible medical insurance plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

The opportunity to nurture your well-being:

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Bonus plan
• Opportunity for merit raises
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Community service opportunities

Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.