Operations Analyst - Syndications

At Bank of the West, our people are having a positive impact on the world. We’re investing where we feel we can make the most impact, like advancing diversity and women entrepreneurship programs, financing for more small businesses, and promoting programs for sustainable energy. Bank of the West is now part of the BMO family, a leading North American bank with a 200+ year history of success. BMO offers abroad range of financial services to help customers achieve real financial progress and shares Bank of the West’s commitment in driving positive change for a thriving economy, a sustainable future, and an inclusive society.

Operations Analyst – Syndicated Loans

Job Description Summary

Responsible for managing their syndications portfolio, including coordination, maintenance and oversight of loan processing and documentation. Acts as the operational expert and addresses issues to ensure they are resolved in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Use this position for functional areas that have been identified as risk sensitive such as loan boarding and processing and positions that function as an interface/liaison between lending functions and the processing center

Essential Job Functions

• Independently manage and maintain their assigned portfolio
• Responds to various operational issues of the highest complexity within the loan processing and documentation area.
• Analyzes complex problems and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist.
• Partners with management and staff and leads one or more projects
• Anticipates and identifies areas for improvement and recommends solutions.
• Participates in appropriate performance-management related tasks.
• Resolves highest level escalated issues from internal and external customers.
• Maintains an expert level knowledge of unit policies, procedures, standards, and workflow.

Other Job Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications - External

Qualifications

• High School - Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Finance or Accounting - Preferred
• Requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.

• Requires 5 years minimum prior relevant experience.

Annual Hiring Range: $50,000 - $87,000

• The base salary opportunity can vary based on candidate’s geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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