***** This Position is Hybrid with location near Bedford, NH or Portsmouth, NH ******

BankProv

BankProv is the nation’s 10th oldest bank, proudly rooted in a legacy of trust and reliability. As a full-service commercial bank, we offer a unique blend of traditional banking services and innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of our diverse clientele. We provide fully insured business accounts, advanced cash management tools, and a variety of lending options, including small business, commercial real estate, business acquisition finance, and mortgage warehouse facilities.

Our commitment to our community goes beyond banking. We are dedicated to fostering financially strong and thriving communities, investing in our clients' success, and supporting the growth of local businesses. As a subsidiary of Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC), we leverage our heritage and forward-thinking approach to make a positive impact.

Our culture at BankProv is built on a foundation of core values: collaboration, empathy, courage, and innovation. We believe in working together to achieve common goals, understanding and addressing the needs of our clients and colleagues, taking bold steps to overcome challenges, and constantly seeking new ways to improve and evolve. We are looking for tech-savvy individuals who share our values and are eager to help us drive the future of banking.

BankProv operates within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) model, embodying an entrepreneurial spirit that drives us to be curious, embrace change, and push beyond our comfort zones. Join us as we shape the future of banking.

Position Summary:

The Commercial Lending Assistant performs all department functions in accordance with established policies and procedures and acts as the liaison between Loan Officers, Commercial Closing Administrators, Credit Officers, other internal departments, and outside resources to facilitate a smooth and pleasant loan experience for the Borrower.

Essential Job Functions:

• Acts as a liaison between various parties to facilitate a smooth and pleasant loan experience for the Borrower.

• Facilitate loan closings as a liaison between lender, CCA and 3rd party vendors.

• Work with lenders and closing administrators to ensure all loan commitment conditions are met pre- and post-closing.

• Facilitate the collection and filing of portfolio client periodic reporting, such as financial documents.

• Ensure proper tracking and processing of Commercial Applications and Appraisals, in compliance with Reg. B requirements.

• Act as a resource for loan servicing requests from branches and the call center, when needed.

• Support Loan Officers in the management of past-due loans.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of the entire commercial loan process, products, and services.

• Ability to work on multiple transactions simultaneously and meet service-level deadly

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to prioritize time, workloads, and maintain workflow.

• Ability to adapt to evolving processes and technologies.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers, and third-party vendors to exercise good judgment and solve problems independently.

• Willingness to go above and beyond to close a deal, including taking extra steps when necessary to ensure completeness of a file.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Minimum of three years of commercial banking experience.

• Financial institution experience with commercial loan administration/closing experience required.

• Experience with Microsoft Suite products.

• LaserPro and LoanVantage experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, employees may occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; speak clearly and hear efficiently. Employees may occasionally lift and/or move up to, or in excess of 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel:

Availability to travel on short notice to meet immediate business needs may be required.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments

BankProv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you need assistance or accommodation completing the employment application, please contact us at humanresources@bankprov.com and we will gladly assist you.