Commercial Banking Assistant

About the Job:

Join Independent Bank as a Commercial Banking Assistant! In this pivotal role, you'll support our Commercial Banking team by contributing to the service and expansion of our commercial portfolio. Embrace our mission: inspiring financial independence today, with tomorrow in mind by working alongside seasoned professionals and gaining valuable experience in commercial lending while providing exceptional service to our customers. If you're people-focused and detail-oriented, we're looking for you to be part of our dynamic team. Apply now and help us shape a financially independent future for our customers!

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive compensation package.


• Accommodating and flexible paid time off.


• A knowledgeable, goal-driven, and exciting team of colleagues.


• Exposure to different areas of banking and the ability to work with leaders within the industry.


• Community-focused events and volunteer opportunities.

What You Will Do:

• Assisting in the preparation and review of loan documentation including ordering and reviewing title work and UCC’s, gathering and reviewing entity documents, preparing closing packages, etc.


• Assist lenders in all aspects of loan closings with customers as needed.


• Providing excellent customer service for commercial clients for a wide variety of items including loans, deposits, wire transfer needs, etc.


• Processing wire transfers, overdrafts, lien releases, mortgage discharges, processing credit reports, etc.


• Assist lenders in the resolution of loan documentation and financial statement exceptions.


• Creating and managing electronic loan files.


• Miscellaneous office duties including copying, scanning, organizing events, preparation and management of miscellaneous department reports, etc.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.


• Banking experience preferred with a familiarity with deposit & loan products


• Commercial banking experience preferred.


• Excellent customer service.


• Positive and outgoing individual with the ability to handle multiple tasks while paying attention to details. 


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.


• Ability to work well with any aspect of the commercial loan team, from other assistants to senior level commercial loan officers.


• Experience with word, excel, and other windows-based applications a plus.

Be YOU. Be Independent!