Ag Banking Assistant

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Shift: M- F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Job Schedule: Full-Time
Company: First PREMIER Bank

About the Role
Assists in the analysis of financial information pertaining to loans.  Prepares summaries, presents facts, and makes observations concerning financial condition.  Provides credit information and references for loan officers, and other agencies as requested.  Supports lending officers on a day-to-day basis with customer service, administrative issues, and the loan approval process.

Job Duties and Responsibilities


* Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.
+  Obtain essential pre-closing documents needed for banker to make necessary lending decisions.

Request/coordinate proper documentation needed from customers.
+ Responsible for preparing/updating loan files to ensure the bank has timely and accurate financial and collateral information.
+ Develop and prepare individualized loan packages.
+ Prepare documents for offsite storage and record retention within guidelines.
+ Communicate with Risk Management pre and post close to verify that bank security standards are met.
+ Attend all compliance training, assist in training lenders as needed.
+ Assist in preparing documents requested for all internal audits, external audits and fed exams.
+ Responsible for processing customer transfers including deposit account and loan transactions.
+ Open deposit accounts and cross sell ancillary products.
+ Expected to be well versed on all bank products to ensure customer satisfaction.
+ Act as a point of contact for employees and management.
+ Review customer’s current relationship with FPB to help determine appropriate ancillary product recommendations.
+ Answer incoming customer calls and forward to appropriate staff members.
+ Assist and support bank administration with operational issues and document revisions.
+ Assist in the completion of special projects and attend task force meetings as scheduled.
+ Attend continuing education to keep current on changing regulations.
+ Schedule meetings, appointments, on and off site.
+ Coordinate activities and events including customer appreciation events.

Skills and Qulifications


* Must possess basic understanding banking. 


* Combination of education/experience that would enable incumbent to meet essential functions and required competencies of the position.


* Basic PC skills and proficiency of the English language. 


* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.


* Ability to exercise independent judgment and exercise discretion regarding confidential matters. 


* Adapt and prioritize within a constantly changing environment. 


* Ability to concentrate and work independently. 


* Attention to detail, analyt...