Lending Systems Analyst

Pine Plains, New York
Rhinebeck Bank

The Lending Systems Analyst is responsible for working closely with the Bank’s business lending units to understand business needs, day to day processes, and strategic objectives to determine the best use of current technology to streamline business processes. The candidate will influence the lending business units as to best practices to implement for the bank. The Lending Systems Analyst is responsible for implementing changes for all lending related systems including but not limited to, loan origination systems, loan underwriting changes, processing and servicing. The analyst is also responsible to investigate, plan, direct, and coordinate all requirements to ensure the successful execution of lending software updates, new products, and software evaluations. The Lending Systems Analyst is responsible for the effectiveness of the lending process flow for all lending products. The Lending Analyst must possess the ability to envision the “big picture” of the Bank’s objectives while being able to break down the components for implementation of appropriate changes.

• Administration of the loan origination systems, including system updates, new products, and user security.
• Translate business needs into functional product/services to fulfill the business strategy of the bank.
• Create, track, and manage project plans to achieve desired results.
• Responsible for leveraging core system enhancements and ancillary systems in a systematic and deliberate manner to achieve maximum efficiencies.
• Will work with application vendors and Management to communicate, test and implement new features of releases and system updates.
• Consistently looks to maximize use of existing technology as well as, research new products, services and trends in the financial services industry to achieve increases in productivity, efficiency and profitability of the Bank.
• Examines and suggests improvement for workflow processes.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS Degree in Business or related field.
• 3-5 years relevant work experience in lending practices and systems.
• Required system knowledge: Loan Origination Systems Administration.
• Specific Lending Systems (not required but a plus): Encompass, Sageworks, Finastra LaserPro, and TCI.
• Strong background in business processes and use of technology.
• Experience working with Bankers; understanding of the current mortgage and lending environment; able to make recommendations for best practices on industry standards and systems functionality.
• Strong listening and communication skills are essential and the ability to invoke change from both a technical and cultural perspective is required.