Trade Finance Services Specialist Ii - Lake Oswego jobs at Bank Of America in United States, Lake Oswego

Job Description:

Job Description:
The Commercial Credit Officer (CCO) is a highly skilled resource, providing expert level advisory guidance in the most complex, integrated debt capital solutions for commercial banking clients. Products include lines of credit, term loans, real estate loans, and syndicated loans. The CO manages all of the ancillary credit exposure to clients. The CO maintains knowledge of other BofA products including Investment Banking and Treasury Management that have credit exposure, and leverages product expertise to deliver the best possible and optimally integrated strategic solution for the client or prospect. This role reports to the Commercial Credit Manager or Executive and will be aligned to an Underwriting Team that supports the market.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the credit process for a portfolio of clients

• Negotiates credit documentation

• Leads the credit and risk approval processes

• Builds relationships with existing and prospective clients

• Mentors and supports associates

• Provides capital structure solutions

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of solid Commercial Banking experience

• Experience in financial analysis, structuring, underwriting and portfolio management

• Analytical/technical skills, including financial accounting, modeling and loan structuring

• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate vertically, horizontally, and externally

• Industry knowledge across multiple sectors

Skills:

• Client Solutions Advisory

• Financial Analysis

• Loan Structuring

• Risk Management

• Underwriting

• Account Management

• Credit Documentation Requirements

• Credit and Risk Assessment

• Decision Making

• Issue Management

• Analytical Thinking

• Coaching

• Collaboration

• Critical Thinking

• Customer and Client Focus

Minimum Education Requirement:High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent.BA/BS Degree Desired

This job is responsible for providing specialized and personalized service offering advice and guidance to financial center clients through the full spectrum of borrowing and banking offerings at each stage of client's life plan. Key responsibilities include acquiring new and deepening existing client relationships by conducting client meetings and presenting customized solutions to clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Job expectations include effectively balancing sales performance, operational risk, and client relationship care by leveraging expertise. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities:

• Recommends financial advice and guidance that align with the clients' financial goals and needs
• Builds and deepens relationships with new and existing clients by leveraging the full capabilities of the bank
• Analyzes the client's financial needs and applies knowledge of borrowing and banking to recommend alternative or additional financial services that best align with the client's unique priorities
• Connects with clients through outreach and pipeline management activities and conducts consistent follow-up routines to meet client needs
• Makes decisions on client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal partners based on client needs
• Partners with financial center leaders, performance managers, and market leaders to provide specialized guidance and coaching to financial center associates during meetings to assist with team delivery of an exceptional client experience

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of mortgage origination experience. In lieu of this requirement, has previously held the role of:
  • Home Service Specialist II, Lending Client Associate, Lending Client Support Manager, Lending Specialist, Senior Banker, Business Solutions Advisor or Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America for 1 year
• Knowledge of credit and home lending requirements
• Actively listens to the client to determine their needs and goals and has a desire to interact with clients proactively.
• Communicates professionally, effectively, and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients in person and over the phone.
• Is a critical thinker and can analyze financial and credit data to advise clients of product/pricing policies and guidelines and gather any additional required information.
• Has effective customer service skills with ability to manage the full client end-to-end experience and problem resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Dedicated, enthusiastic, driven and performance-oriented; possesses a strong work ethic.
• Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed.
• A true team player and collaborator, translating knowledge and experience into strong and productive relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to learn and understand technology.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional ethics and is thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence as well as complying with all Federal and State compliance policies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a financial center where goals were met or exceeded.
• Knowledge in analyzing and comprehending complex financial data and providing financial alternatives.
• Knowledge of banking products and services.
• Solid time management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in a loan origination role in a retail environment and knowledge of
• Mortgage Products (Conventional, Jumbo and HELOC, Government)
• Structuring, Processing, underwriting and closing procedures
• Federal regulations governing real estate lending
• FHA and HUD guidelines
• Other Lending Products (Credit Card, Vehicle Loans)
• Strong computer skills including MS applications and previous experience utilizing laptop technology.

Skills:

• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Customer and Client Focus
• Referral Identification
• Risk Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Pipeline Management
• Referral Management
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Issue Management
• Prospecting
• Relationship Building

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Position located on-site in Lake Oswego - OR

Parking:Any applicable fees at employee’s own expense.

Line of Business Description:The role is part of the Global Trade Operations group. The position will work under established operating procedures and precedents. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs a variety of technical and analytical functions related to trade financing and servicing

• Researches, analyzes, and resolves trade documents that require specialized, sensitive, and/or exception handling

• Evaluates issuances, amendments, and negotiations for export letter of credit payment requests

• Provides client servicing for both Export Letter of Credit clients

• Provides client servicing and operational support for extended processing teams/sites

• Prepares and reconciling daily and monthly reports; accurate capturing of production volumes.

• Works under established operating procedures and precedents.

Individuals typically have 3-5 years of experience with 1-3 years Trade experience preferred.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated excellent communications and workflow management skills

• Must have prior/current Client servicing experiencing

• General ability to use office applications such as Word, Excel , and PowerPoint

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with little supervision

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal & written) and active listening skills

• Strong mathematic/accounting skills

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with letters of credit and familiarity with UCP 600 a plus.

• Knowledge of trade finance operations and documentation highly desired.

Additional Competencies and Behaviors:

• Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions.

• Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward.

• Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs –is a continuous learner

• Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.

• Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base.

• Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world.

Job Description:

Job Description:
This job is responsible for originating loans for clients with residential mortgage needs and is the primary lending specialist working full time within the financial center. Key responsibilities include delivering First Mortgage and HELOC lending products in person or by telephone and providing products such as Auto Loans, Credit Cards and Core Banking products. Job expectations include effectively balancing sales performance, operational risk, and client relationship care. This position is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the requirements, all employees engaged in residential loan mortgage originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check and registration process. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

• Provides specialized and personalized service offering advice and guidance to financial center clients through the full spectrum of borrowing and banking offerings at each stage of client's life plan
• Builds and deepens relationships with new and existing clients by leveraging the full capabilities of the bank
• Analyzes the client's financial needs and applies knowledge of borrowing and banking to recommend financial services that best align with the client's unique priorities
• Presents potential home lending product solutions, submits the mortgage application, assists clients with gathering supporting loan documentation, and keeps clients informed throughout the mortgage loan process through outbound calls, email, and online messaging
• Connects with clients through outreach and pipeline management activities and conducts consistent follow-up routines to meet client needs
• Responds to client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal partners based on client needs
• Partners with financial center leaders, performance managers, and market leaders to provide specialized guidance and coaching to financial center associates regarding delivery of an exceptional client experience

Skills:

• Client Management
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Customer and Client Focus
• Referral Identification
• Risk Management
• Client Experience Branding
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Pipeline Management
• Referral Management
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Issue Management
• Prospecting
• Relationship Building

High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent