Zions Agricultural Finance (ZAF), a division of Zions Bank, is one on the top originators and servicers of agricultural land loans throughout the United States. The division was formed in 1997 and has continued to grow over the years with over a $2 billion loan portfolio currently being serviced.

Zions Bank has just opened an opportunity for a Loan Specialist based in Ames, Iowa.

Our Loan Specialists have become credit analysts, lending officers, and underwriters. If you are looking for a start in banking, a switch in your career path, potential career advancement, benefits starting on day one, 11 bank holidays, profit sharing, company-matched 401(k) contributions, and want to work with great people we are the place for you.

You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity!

Ideal candidates will have these skills and experience:

• Provides administrative and/or operational support within one or more of the following loan areas: processing, closing, presentations, servicing, documentation, notes, disbursements, etc.
• May draft loan presentations, clear all identified loan exceptions. Maintains files, documents, notes, etc.
• Responsible for reviewing and verifying completeness of files with all necessary documents and signatures required.
• Researches and resolves lending inquiries and issues. May prepare and/or track disbursements, loan documents, reports, obtain credit and/or financial information. Produce reports as required.
• Answer questions and follow up with clients. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Some previous banking or loan processing, documentation, loan assistant experience or other directly related experience is preferred, but not required.
• A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements. Basic knowledge of lending processes, loan principles, documentation and loan systems is a plus.
• Critical thinking ability is very important, and you must have good organizational and customer service skills.
• Must be accurate, possess numeric and verbal aptitudes. Good research, auditing, and communications skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Ability to complete processes and meet deadlines. Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, or related software.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire

Location Amenities:

Located in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa, the Zions Agricultural Finance building serves as the headquarters for our division. Ames is the home of Iowa State University, and as we like to say, is big enough to have everything, while being small enough to get there quickly. Big 12 sporting events, live performances, a diverse selection of restaurants, bike friendly, and some of the best schools in Iowa make the Ames area an exceptional place to work and live. Work location features include:

• FREE employee parking with a private parking lot.
• Easy access to city bus lines with a hub directly outside of our building.
• Restaurants, shops, grocery stores, and city hall are all within a quarter mile of our location.

This position will be open until filled.

To review our Benefits Summary click here.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

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