Customers Bank

Loan Participations Specialist

Customers Bank$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Loan Operations or Bank Operations required.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Participation and Syndication loans required.
  • Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
  • Excellent mentoring, communication, and training skills.
  • Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service in a loan servicing context.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
  • Experience in fast-paced and dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

  • Process daily Participation and Syndication loan activities with partner institutions.
  • Ensure accurate servicing and maintenance of Participation/Syndication loans.
  • Lead onboarding processes for new Participation and Syndicated loans.
  • Reconcile loan accounts and resolve discrepancies through documented follow-up.
  • Administer verification procedures and record retention standards.
  • Collaborate with Loan Operations teams for data integrity and servicing support.
  • Identify and implement improvements in Participation/Syndication workflows.

Benefits

  • Work in a hybrid environment with an office presence required Monday to Thursday.
  • Flexibility to work longer hours during peak periods, particularly end-of-month and year-end.
  • Opportunity to leverage technology for improved efficiency and data quality.
Full Job Description

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future, to be considered.

What you will do: As a Loan Participations Specialist, you will support the full lifecycle of Participation and Syndication loans, including onboarding, servicing, remittance processing, and reconciliation. You will ensure operational accuracy and portfolio stability while contributing to process enhancements that strengthen controls and improve efficiency.

  • Process Participation and Syndication loan activity daily, partnering with participating institutions to complete accurate and timely remittance processing.
  • Perform ongoing servicing and maintenance for Participation/Syndication loans, ensuring all updates, changes, and required documentation are accurately captured and retained.
  • Lead a dedicated focus on new loan onboarding for Participation and Syndicated notes and sub-notes, ensuring complete and accurate setup across systems and records.
  • Reconcile Participation and Syndicated loan accounts across internal systems and partner institution records; maintain detailed tracking and resolve discrepancies through documented follow-up.
  • Administer direct loan input, verification procedures, and record retention standards for Participation/Syndication processing activities.
  • Collaborate closely with internal Loan Operations teams to ensure data integrity across all loan accounts and support resolution of servicing questions and exceptions.
  • Identify improvement opportunities within Participation/Syndication workflows to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen operational controls for the benefit of the customer and the Bank.
  • Share Participation and Syndication best practices with the broader Loan Operations team by serving as a resource for questions, coaching, and process guidance.
  • Assist in developing and executing plans to identify, source, and implement industry best practices, including improved controls, documentation standards, and system optimization.
  • Leverage technology (and AI where appropriate) to streamline repetitive tasks, improve data quality, and increase transparency in reconciliation and reporting processes.
  • Additional tasks as assigned by Loan Operations Management.

What do you need?

  • 5-7 years’ experience within Loan Operations and/or Bank Operations required.
  • 3-5 years’ experience working in Participation and Syndication loans required.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
  • Influential mentor, communicator, and trainer.
  • Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service and loan servicing skills.
  • Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding, and rapidly changing environment.
  • Work a minimum 40-hour work week with flexibility to work longer hours when needed.  This will be a requirement for last business day of each month and last business day of the calendar year.
  • Ability to be present at Malvern office location in a hybrid work environment, currently Monday - Thursday.

Technology Skills:

  • Advanced experience with CORE banking systems.
  • Proficient with Finastra LaserPro loan document management solution, or similar Documentation platform.
  • Proficient with Salesforce applications.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proficient with nCino cloud banking platform.
  • Experience using AI for repetitive tasks and automating processes.
  • Experience working with Loan Systems such as FIS Commercial Loan Servicing and Finastra Loan IQ. 

About Customers Bank

Customers Bank is a full-service bank that provides a range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. The bank offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and wealth management services, among others. Customers Bank operates through a network of branches and ATMs in several states, including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Illinois. The bank is known for its innovative digital banking solutions, such as its mobile app and online banking platform, which allow customers to manage their accounts and transactions from anywhere, anytime.
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