• Credit Risk Specialist

    Great Southern Bank (Springfield, MO)


    Come be a part of something greater! Great Southern Bank is committed to following an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed at every level. We celebrate and value differences in age, outlook, cultural background, lifestyle, and physical ability. We offer career opportunities and advancement across a wide range of disciplines. Come join our team of customer service experts today!

    General Description

    The Credit Risk Specialist is responsible for the analysis and summarization of financial and/or loan data in a format conducive to management's decision-making process. Performs a wide variety of tasks which require a broad knowledge of department operations, policies and procedures. Assists the Director of Credit Risk Administration with a variety of special projects to facilitate both the credit review and examiner oversight process.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Responsible for reporting and oversight related to the Allowance for Credit Losses in accordance with CECL and FASB requirements. This duty is performed about 40% of the time.

    + Conducts quarterly Allowance for Credit Loss/CECL meetings with senior management in conjunction with the Director of Credit Risk Administration. Also assists in preparing reports for the meetings. This duty is performed about 15% of the time.

    + Provides back-up support of department personnel which includes, but is not limited to, industry reports and graphs, portfolio reports, SEC, and Call Report supplemental reports. This duty is performed about 25% of the time.

    + Assists bank examiners and audit personnel in obtaining various information related to Credit Risk. This duty is performed about 10% of the time.

    + Works with the Director of Credit Risk Administration on a variety of special projects, reports, and other duties as deemed necessary. This duty is performed about 10% of the time.

    + Maintains regular and reliable attendance, punctuality and personal appearance. Reads, writes, and communicates in a clear and efficient manner via various types of correspondence, such as, in person, phone, email, letters, etc. Adheres to all company policies and procedures, as well as all applicable banking rules, regulations, and laws (including BSA/AML).

    + Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

     

    Education and Experience Requirements

     

    + High school diploma or GED

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field or equivalent relevant work experience

    + 3 to 5 years of related experience and/or training

    + Regular use of desktop/laptop computer, basic operating systems, and specialized software systems.

    + Advanced experience with Excel; intermediate experience with accounting, alphanumeric data entry, PowerPoint, and Word Processing

    + Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages and apply concepts such as fractions and ratios.

    Physical Requirements

    The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

     

    + Semi-repetitive and low physical activities.

    + Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.

    + While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

    + Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

     

    At Great Southern Bank, we are willing to accommodate for those with reasonable requests. If you need assistance at any point during the application process (completing applications, interview prep, etc…), please contact Human Resources at 417-895-4509.

     

    Great Southern Bank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, treating all candidates and employees equitably without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.

     

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    Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

     

    Total Hours: 40

     

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