SBA Quality Assurance Specialist, Sr. | Atlanta, GA

12 states across the southern U. S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, mortgage, and title insurance services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.

S. Bank. SUMMARY Oversight of SBALG's policies, procedures, and internal controls is a critical aspect in retaining the SBA Guaranty. The SBA Quality Assurance Specialist Sr is responsible for ensuring the SBA Lending Group (SBALG) complies with SBA Loan Program requirements, Bank and department policies and

procedures, communicating directly with Bank, Department, and SBA representatives when issues arise, and contributing to continual departmental improvement. The employee works closely with SBA Bankers, SBA Credit Underwriting, SBA Loan Closing, SBA Portfolio Managers, and SBA Loan Operations along with any other SBA department associates to ensure guaranty integrity and outstanding client service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Review SBA Loan Files to ensure full compliance with applicable SBA SOP Ensure protection of the SBA Guaranty on each loan file Ensure quality of all loans closed within the department meets standards, which includes but is not limited to, reviewing loan processing checklists

and ensuring congruence across bank credit approvals, commitment letters, SBA Terms and Conditions, SBA Forms, and Loan Closing documents Continual evaluation of the effectiveness of departmental tools and processes, and when warranted, make informed change recommendations to SBA Leadership Confirm that all collateral has been perfected to ensure the bank obtains proper lien positions Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to excel in a team environment, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and prioritize. Performs all other duties as assigned ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the workflow utilize applicable measures at multiple points of the SBA Loan Workflow to ensure required due diligence has been met Continuously monitor regulatory requirements and bank credit policy to assure all procedures, tools, and resources are updated accordingly to remain accurate and up to date Exhibit proficiency and expert knowledge in tools and systems including but not limited to, participating in ongoing training that is delivered by the SBA and/or vendors and industry trade organizations, coach direct reports, as needed, and ensure they attend training to maintain acceptable proficiencies Ensure all loans are closed, funded, and booked within prescribed timeframes and with the highest degree of compliance and quality Handles confidential files and records of the bank Oversee and monitor the timely clearance of closing-related loan exceptions and report to SBA Management, as requested Timely prepare and disseminate reports as needed by SBA Leadership Peers Collaborate with SBA Leadership to ensure secondary market loan sale activities are successful and timely Decision loan documentation and compliance documents needed for department loans Other related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position: High school diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS Microsoft Office suite Follow Us Facebook -- /First Horizon Bank Twitter -- /First Horizon Bnk Linked In -- /company/first-horizon-bank Instagram -- /first_horizon You Tube -- /channel/UCEVs5OMj-b0H9Dr5Q209_-Q Corporate Diversity Commitment: We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve.

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