Commercial Lending Administrator I - CRE

How would you like to join one of the most highly regarded financial institutions in New Jersey with deep roots in the community? Provident is a successful and highly regarded multi-billion dollar bank that continues to grow with branches in New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and New York. Our longevity is a testament to our commitment to placing our employees, customers, and the communities we serve at the center of all we do. At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees' experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general direction, this position performs a variety of tasks within the Commercial Real Estate Lending function. The incumbent will be required to perform certain routine aspects as it relates to the department's loan portfolio, including but not limited to generating, implementing, reconciling and maintaining all department reporting, tracking and data bases. Will support Senior Commercial Lending Administrator and PM Director with other tasks as needed. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. The person will be expected to work with minimum supervision.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates obtaining, tracking, cataloging and dissemination of all required Borrower/Guarantor/Property financial information as relates to the CRE loan portfolio.

• Scan financials, appraisals, rent rolls, leases and other borrower/guarantor information required.

• Scan Annual Reviews, Covenant Compliance and Initial financial reviews

• Generates and maintains all department loan and deposit activity reports, compiles and provides financial data summary status reports to various areas.

• Implements and maintains various department data bases as relates to ongoing loan portfolio and customer management.

• Reviews loan documents and prepares release forms for loans being paid off and assists the Senior Commercial Lending Administrator with ongoing updating of the new money/fee report.

• Ensures all inter-department reports and reconcilements are accurate.

• Provides support assistance, undertakes more technical and complex duties and resolves more complex customer issues.

• Horizon - upon receipt of insurance certificates, responsible for updating the loan system to reflect current expiration date and save to CRE share folder and FCM.

• Performs related duties as required, which include return items, processing incoming and outgoing mail, assisting CRE team as requested by staff.

• Functions as department administrative coordinator. Completes special projects a assigned

• Independently troubleshoots, resolves, and addresses complicated issues regarding areas of responsibility to ensure work is completed in a timely and accurate manner

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

SKILLS AND TRAINING

• Excellent interpersonal verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and complete them on time.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, communicate them to others and establish controls to evaluate that these instructions are followed.

• Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities in a courteous and efficient manner.

• Proper understanding of lending concepts, principles and procedures.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED required

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 to 5 years' experience commensurate with job function

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Licenses and Certifications Expiration Date

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a normal office environment. Noise levels are usually moderate.

HAZARDS

The hazards are those present in a normal office setting.

This job description may not be all-inclusive. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Provident Bank recognizes and supports the importance of creating a socially and culturally diverse employee base. We understand, value, and appreciate the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce can contribute to our organization. We put the employee and the customer at the center of strategy because culture is a critical differentiator for why people choose to work here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

About Provident Bank

For more than 180 years, Provident Bank has served individuals, families, and businesses in our local communities with personal and business banking services.

Volunteering is a Way of Life

Our brand promise - "Commitment you can count on" - supports the investments we make in the community and donations made by our employees. It's a promise also reflected in the volunteerism of our employees, who lend time and talent and countless hours to assist hundreds of organizations and thousands of people and animals each year.

Why do we love it?

• We get to volunteer in areas that are meaningful to the bank and impactful in the community.

• Through generous contributions, we have raised over $912,000 in 2022. No item or donation is too small; we find a home for it all.