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Description

First Financial Bank has an immediate opening for a Loan Operations Specialist at the Corporate Office located in El Dorado, Arkansas.

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Senior Vice President of Loan Operations and to perform the daily duties as assigned below.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPLEXITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, and volume.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Process Loan request for the Lending Divisions in the Loan Operating System and perform the Pre-Closing Quality Control Review.Work with FFB loan assistants and loan officers with questions and troubleshooting. Must be knowledgeable of FFB lending policies and procedures, SBA and FSA regulations. Work with investors regarding Concurrence. Handle written and oral correspondence with customers. Answer telephone and written inquiries regarding loans and related information. Prepare reports as assigned. Cross train as backup in other areas of the department. Assist with special projects for management as needed. Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Position requires individual who has excellent customer communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills. Also requires an individual who has excellent organization skills, who pays close attention to detail, can work well under pressure and think strategically. Must be self-motivated and be able to work well with others. Requires strong computer background in MS Excel and Word.

First Financial Bank offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Health/RX/Dental Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k), Profit Sharing and ESOP