The Relationship Specialist II responsibilities include a variety of commercial banking support activities as an essential contributor to the success of the Wholesale Banking Line of Business. Team members in this role directly interact with Wholesale Banking clients and closely collaborate with Wholesale Banking Relationship Managers, Credit Portfolio Managers, Treasury Management, Loan Services, and other bank personnel to efficiently originate and service loans and deposit accounts in the assigned portfolio(s). Additionally, the Relationship Specialist implements and facilitates client relationship management tasks to ensure a consistently high-quality banking experience.

Manages and responds to daily incoming client requests and inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Performs necessary research and maintenance to provide or facilitate solutions, and if applicable, logs and resolves customer complaints and dissatisfactions in accordance with Bank policies and procedures.
Works proactively to identify potential problems and/or compliance concerns to maximize customer satisfaction and encourage relationship expansion.
Executes and adheres to all federal and state regulations governing bank operations including BSA/AML requirements, as well as the Bank’s loan and deposit origination, documentation, and administration policies and procedures. Exercises discretion and ensures confidentiality of all customary and proprietary materials and data.
Opens, services, and maintains wholesale deposit accounts in adherence to state and federal regulations and Bank policies and procedures.
Acquires working knowledge of the Bank’s Treasury Management products and services as they relate to receivables, payables, fraud prevention, and liquidity.
Monitors daily non-sufficient funds and unposted transaction reports, obtains necessary approvals and processes decisions, and communicates with clients and Bank personnel to facilitate timely and accurate postings.
Processes payments and advances on loan accounts and transfers and stop payments on deposit accounts.
Gathers, images, and files financial statements and documents as needed.
Orders and/or requests pre-closing due diligence items including, but not limited to lien searches, flood certifications, business valuations, appraisals, and environmental reports. Ensures accurate completion of all required flood documentation.
Completes detailed due diligence in accordance with associated regulatory requirements and bank policies and procedures to ensure quality account documentation and prevent exceptions.
Collects information and/or documentation to comply with BSA/AML requirements for customer identification, customer due diligence, and beneficial ownership information including entity organizational documents, orders OFAC and Identity Verification searches, and completes associated quality assurance to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and Bank policies and procedures.
Works directly with Centralized Doc Prep to request internally prepared loan documents and ensures loan documents are reviewed for accuracy and completeness prior to closing, funding, and boarding of loans.
Handles internal loan closings and coordinates external loan closings, to include engaging and working with Bank counsel, closing attorneys, and title companies, as applicable, throughout the loan document preparation and closing process.
Funds and boards loans, to include reviewing requests for accuracy and preparing physical loan packages for imaging and record retention shipment.
Prepares tickets, online transaction entries (OTEs), and wire transfers as needed.
Manage and/or assist in the management of construction and/or development loans with oversight from the Construction Loan Specialists Group and Wholesale Banking Relationship Managers.
Will acquire a working knowledge of specialized loans, including but not limited to asset-based loans, SWAPs, participations, syndications, loans to government contractors, and loans to government entities.
Assists with reporting and clearing exceptions associated with loan and deposit accounts.
Prepares loan account pay off quotes and coordinates collateral releases as applicable.
Assists with the preparation of client presentation materials.
Assists with maintaining data integrity for the CRM and other critical bank systems by facilitating accurate source system account assignments.
Completes all assigned training, including but not limited to compliance training, on or before the due date.
May serve as a back-up for other Relationship Specialists to ensure a balanced workload.
Promotes an environment that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and reflects the Atlantic Union Bank brand and culture.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationship

This position reports to either a Manager of Wholesale Support or a Group Leader, Wholesale Support

Position Qualifications

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent
Three to five years of commercial or consumer banking or industry related experience required
Commercial loan and deposit experience preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Exceptional customer service and problem-solving proficiency
Superior time management
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication
Well organized with attention to detail
Working knowledge of Real Estate Collateral and Title Policies
Working knowledge in reading and interpreting UCC lien and judgment search results
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities
Flexible, able to adapt to change
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
Analytical skills
Outstanding computer skills relevant to Microsoft 365 Suite
Working knowledge of commercial loan documentation
Working knowledge of banking software programs preferred
Experience with bank loan documentation software, loan origination software, CRM platforms, Core bank applications, and business online banking platforms are beneficial.

Salary offered will be based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. This position is also eligible to participate in either an applicable incentive compensation plan for the position or a discretionary profit sharing bonus program. General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting https://www.atlanticunionbank.com/about/careers/benefits.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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