Umpqua Bank is headquartered in the Pacific Northwest with 5,000+ employees and offers banking services to customers throughout the nation. It’s an especially exciting time to join our team as, following the recent merger with Columbia Bank, we have grown to become a leading western-based regional bank with more than $50B in assets under management and an unwavering commitment to our associates, our customers, and our communities.    

We create a great place to work by offering a special brand of relationship banking and by providing a culture where associates thrive. Associates who embody our core values fit in well here and we are eager to meet candidates who demonstrate behaviors that align with Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships.

About the Role:

In this role, you will act as a primary liaison with customers, during all phases of onboarding a new banking relationship. You will manage and monitor existing customer relationships on an ongoing, day-to-day, and transactional basis working in close partnership with the business unit and other departments throughout the bank. You will be considered a subject matter expert related to required processes and requirements needed to provide an exceptional customer experience.

• Partner with the Relationship Team to obtain and review information required for underwriting, documentation and closing of C&I, construction and term loans that are complex in nature, as well as all deposit accounts and other services.
• Set up, process, and monitor documents and files for package completion to meet specifications of a customer request and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Independently prepare data input sheets and provide required information for customer relationships to be boarded on the banks servicing system(s). Maintain files with all required documentation for third-party review and prepares files for timely audits.
• Work with attorneys and other financial or legal resources to negotiate accurate documents to fully protect the financial institution’s interests in the credit relationship.
• Set up and monitor loan and financial ticklers to ensure accuracy and timeliness.  Responsible for ensuring all closing conditions are met and loans are closed within time frames.  Works directly with the customer.
• Review and resolve a variety of customer problems/issues regarding bank products and services and facilitate processing of customer account maintenance and advance requests.
• Responsible for GL Certification which includes research, balancing and certification.
• Analyze property and liability insurance, title policy including title exceptions and UCC searches to ensure compliance with bank policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate compliance with all bank regulations that apply to your position and keep up to date on regulation changes.

About You:

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related discipline, required. 
• More than 10 years of banking, loan administration and documentation experience, required.
• Must possess the highest level of specialized experience and knowledge of the commercial department/function and proficiency in preparing complicated reports and/or documents. Solid loan administration experience with knowledge of complex lending structures, letters of credit, borrower-based lending, multi-phased construction and multiple collateral properties.
• Must have knowledge in real estate construction draw analysis, reconciliation and disbursement.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze title insurance commitment reports including title exceptions and prepares title/escrow instructions.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and present to small and large audiences.
• Ability to provide backup to manager and provide direction to other associates as needed or requested by manager.
• Ability to read and write, with basic arithmetic skills.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage internal and external customer relationships.
• Proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as Word and Excel, and other business machines.

Workstyle: Fully onsite

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $28.00 - $35.00, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Umpqua Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected]

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Umpqua Bank. Umpqua Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Umpqua Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Umpqua Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.