Lending Support Specialist

About Lakeland Credit Union

*Lakeland Credit Union (LCU)* is a provider of financial products and services in the Lakeland area. We have been serving our members in Bonnyville, Cold Lake and surrounding rural communities for over 80 years. We believe in community, integrity, excellence, the co-operative system, and our people.

Lakeland Credit Union is an employer who can help you shape your career, right here in the Lakeland. Our team is focused on creating a leading-edge financial institution where everyone works together to achieve our personal and financial goals, at the same time building a better community. It's simply part of the way we do business, and that's what earns us loyalty from our members and their families.

Our workplace culture encourages employees to treat each other with respect - happy employees look forward to coming to work each and every day. Employees that have a sense of purpose, feeling valued and engaged are going to pass that along to our members. Our Executive Leadership team is committed to open communication and swift decision-making for the betterment of our work environment. We pride ourselves on having every voice heard and providing our employees with a real chance to make an impact in our healthy, dynamic credit union.To learn more about us and the services we offer, please visit our website by clicking here.

*About the Opportunity*

We have an opportunity for a Lending Support Specialist to join our team! The Lending Support Specialists are involved with many areas of the consumer and commercial lending process. They are responsible for the day-to-day operational functions and administration relating to the processing and maintenance of LCU's residential mortgage, consumer and commercial lending portfolios, including but not limited to transactions, funding loans, preparation of securities, providing instructions to Solicitors and preparing reports. This is a high-paced position which includes time sensitive deadlines, large dollar transactions and attention to detail.

More specifically, some of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure loan, line of credit and mortgages are registered and set up on the banking system according to their terms and conditions.
• Process loan and mortgage documentation for disbursement of funds to lawyers and follow up with lawyers. Ensure all title issues are met and that the loan is properly recorded.
• Follow required procedures to verify completeness and accuracy of data input. Monitor for potential problems and initiate corrective action as appropriate.

Administer, monitor, and maintain preparation of reports and submissions for property tax accounts and payments, life and disability loan insurance and fire insurance coverage.*

More About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will need your High School Diploma and* previous experience in the financial industry specific to loan documentation, loan funding, registrations and securities.* While not required, a business certificate or diploma is a bonus.

As our ideal candidate, you have a passion for delivering superior, personalized service to our members, while being dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. You are focused on the details, maintain a high degree of accuracy, and have strong organization and time management skills.

Above all, you are flexible and adaptable, and empowered to positively contribute to a working environment by providing exceptional internal and external member service.

*About the Benefits*

As a valued member of our independent financial institution, you will be awarded a* competitive base salary,* along with a host of benefits, including:

• Extended health, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible spending account
• Vacation
• Variable bonus and incentives depending on hitting targets and branch performance
• RRSP matching
• Discounted employee financial services benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Employee bonding events, Christmas parties, and summer socials!

Move beyond a job with crazy hours and unpredictable schedules. Choose to make a real difference in people's lives and in your community by applying your skills and knowledge at your locally owned financial institution. Join a professional, caring and supportive workplace to move your career forward.

Apply for a role at Lakeland Credit Union today and start changing lives, one member at a time. Live. Grow. THRIVE here!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.93-$28.66 per hour