Loan Specialist: Ames, Iowa

Overview

Zions Agricultural Finance (ZAF), a division of Zions Bank, is one of the top originators and servicers of agricultural land loans throughout the United States. The division was formed in 1997 and has continued to grow with a loan portfolio currently being serviced worth over $2 billion.

Zions Bank has opened an opportunity for a Loan Specialist based in Ames, Iowa
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Our Loan Specialists have become credit analysts, lending officers, and underwriters. If you are looking for a start in banking, a switch in your career path, potential career advancement, benefits starting on day one, 11 bank holidays, profit sharing, company-matched 401(k) contributions, and want to work with great people we are the place for you.

You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity!

• Provides administrative and/or operational support within one or more of the following loan areas: processing, closing, presentations, servicing, documentation, notes, disbursements, etc.
• May draft loan presentations, clear all identified loan exceptions. Maintains files, documents, notes, etc.
• Responsible for reviewing and verifying completeness of files with all necessary documents and signatures required.
• Researches and resolves lending inquiries and issues. May prepare and/or track disbursements, loan documents, reports, obtain credit and/or financial information. Produce reports as required.
• Answer questions and follow up with clients. Other duties as assigned.

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent. Some previous banking or loan processing, documentation, loan assistant experience or other directly related experience is preferred, but not required.
• A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements. Basic knowledge of lending processes, loan principles, documentation and loan systems is a plus.
• Critical thinking ability is very important, and you must have good organizational and customer service skills.
• Must be accurate, possess numeric and verbal aptitudes. Good research, auditing, and communications skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Ability to complete processes and meet deadlines. Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, or related software.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tution Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year

Located in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa, the Zions Agricultural Finance building serves as the headquarters for our division. Ames is the home of Iowa State University and offers a variety of amenities and a supportive community for work and living.

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories, will be considered for employment. A background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions and any job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

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