Senior Collateral Analyst

Why Bank OZK Founded on a legacy of more than 120 years in banking, Bank OZK is much more than just a company. We’re nationally recognized as an industry leader in financial services. That means we combine exceptional service with innovative technologies to deliver smart solutions to our clients across the country. We’re investing in small businesses, fueling economies in local communities and changing skylines in the largest cities across America. Here, we're not simply filling roles. We're fostering even greater careers.   The foundation for a great career starts with an exceptional team and a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in providing our dedicated team members with the best resources to support their physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including generous PTO, 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision (and pet!) insurance as well as special perks and discounts. Learn more about Bank OZK  benefits .   Job Purpose & Scope Maintains and validates the collateral and loan activity of assigned loan portfolio within department. Serves as primary customer contact for all matters relating to collateral and loan activity and works in concert with departmental Portfolio Managers.      Essential Job Functions Serves as the primary contact for all matters relating to loan operations in conjunction with the department’s Portfolio Management. Performs proactive monitoring, governance, and risk identification and escalation responsibilities related to assigned department, and makes sound risk decisions commensurate with policy, procedures, and regulations.  Processes, examines, monitors, and reconciles client collateral and loan information including but not limited to, client sales, credit memos, cash receipts, accounts receivables, inventory, ineligibles, borrowing bases certificates, excess availability, and reserves. Creates and inputs new loans in the system and reconciles the new loan set-up to ensure it adheres to the credit approval memo and loan agreements.  Processes, posts, reconciles, and decisions loan advance requests in accordance with credit policy and authority. Reconciles collateral, loan balance, and availability daily.  Computes and reconciles collateral ineligibles and reserves in adherence to the loan agreement. Sets up, monitors, and follows-up on collateral, financial, and other reporting requirements in the loan system.  Trains new clients on reporting procedures. Trains other new and existing analysts in processes and procedures. Executes applicable risk programs and controls, including effectively following and adhering to policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, escalating and remediating issues effectively and timely, and making sound risk decisions.    Ensures all client reporting is performed in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement and works with clients to resolve reporting inadequacies and problems and escalates to senior management, as necessary. Proposes process and quality improvements, as needed. Ensures data integrity and accuracy of the loan system at all times. Regularly exercised discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions. Maintains good punctuality and attendance to work. Follows Bank policy, procedures, and guidelines.   Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledgeable of bank products and services. Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal and written communication skills necessary to assist internal and external customers. Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills, anticipating and responding to requests for service or assistance. Ability to demonstrate effective organizational and  project management  and skills, maintaining high attention to detail. Ability to manage time effectively to accomplish work objectives. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with flexibility to meet changing time demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment, while