Corporate Operations Specialist

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Why should you join our team? American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams. Benefits offered by American AgCredit: Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve Family friendly work environment Investment in employee development Medical, Dental and Vision coverage Outstanding 401k - automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6% Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 21 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time) Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan Disability & Life Insurance Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance Position will be posted until filled. BASIC FUNCTION: The Corporate Operations Specialist is responsible for processing and servicing a wide variety of loans including highly complex mortgage and commercial loans, loan servicing actions, syndications and/or participations to expedite credit delivery in the Corporate Banking Group; answering involved inquiries and resolving challenging problems. Ensures that loan documentation meets all regulatory and legal requirements. Is a member of and provides support to customer deal teams. Leads and directs deal teams with respect to regulatory and documentation needs for complex loan transactions. Works closely with customers, deal teams, multiple AAC departments, syndicate and/or participant lending partners, attorneys and/or title companies to seamlessly provide timely credit to customers and an overall positive experience for customers and employees. Assists with the loan boarding process into accounting systems. The Corporate Operations Specialist may or may not manage a portfolio with an emphasis in a particular area, either Agribusiness, Capital Markets Originated, or Capital Markets Non-Originated. While the basic job function remains the same, the degree in which tasks are required and completed depend on the Association's role in the transaction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Participate in deal calls to gain an understanding of documentation and structuring needs both from an Association and borrower perspective. Direct deal team to obtain necessary information and assist with same as appropriate. Determine appropriate title insurance requirements are requested and accurate loan documentation is prepared to cover the Association when dealing with cross collateralization of complex real estate transactions, such as multiple title policies with tie-in endorsements and prorating title insurance coverage to cover multiple loans based on multiple collateral values. Request, review, process and provide instruction to others with respect to entity documents, loan documents, title due diligence, appraisals, insurance information, environmental compliance, lien perfection, deposit account set up, disbursements, UCC filing/monitoring, etc. Apply independent discretion and knowledge to answer questions from deal teams, title companies, customers, attorneys, other departments and syndicate/participant lending partners. Keep all groups informed as to loan status and readiness for closing. Proactively reach out to various individuals to hold them accountable to their responsibilities to ensure a timely and accurate loan closing and funding. Receive, analyze, investigate and track loan information. Recognize discrepancies and/or noncompliance with policies and procedures, and respond appropriately; request clarification and supporting documentation from deal teams, lenders, attorneys, title companies or borrowers as needed. Ensure all loan controls and closing conditions for the approved loan transaction are reflected in the final loan documents and obtained prior to closing the loan. Create, review and monitor covenants and covenant reports in compliance with Association procedures. Keep deal teams informed of updates, compliance with covenant monitoring, loan servicing, insurance requirements, etc. Establish and maintain accurate member files to ensure documentation is complete, supports the credit, is compliant with policies, procedures and regulations. Manage distribution of information to staff and other lenders or partners as appropriate. Review trust certifications and entity documentation to verify authority and accuracy of signers, which may involve multiple and various types of entities, ensure that the loan origination system is completed consistently with this information; request/review searches of same. Review and analyze appraisal reports to determine the collateral valued for the transaction, owners of collateral and ensure that the loan origin