Manager of Construction Funding

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Manager of Construction Funding

Position Summary

The Manager of Construction Funding manages the overall operation of commercial construction funding. Coordinates department resources to ensure funding productivity meets demand. Reviews and approves draw requests and coordinates with lending staff. Directs & coordinates the annual budget process for applicable areas including responding to monthly variances. Responsible for the guidance of the department on the requirements of all regulations/ compliance related to particular area. Ensures all policies, procedures and practices of the department are followed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and directs the daily operations of Commerical Construction Funding by supervising, managing, training, and directing work assignments and performance development, including disciplinary action of departmental staff.

• Review and approve construction draw requests and communicate with lending staff to resolve issues

• Manages the risk and operational functions of specific area(s) to ensure correct policies and procedures are followed and systems are functioning properly.

• Directs the daily, monthly and quarterly reconciliations for specific area(s).

• Coordinates the effort of maintaining adequate compliance on rules, regulations, audit, training and education for departments.

• Ensures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial report and/or legal documents.

• Ability to write routine reports, procedures and business correspondence

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients and other employees in the organization

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public

• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors

• Education and/or Experience

• BS/BA Degree preferred or equivalent in education and/or experience

• Supervisory experience preferred

• 2-4 years' experience in Construction Funding required

• Computer Skills

• MS Office programs

• Applicable software for funding analysis

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Other Qualifications (including physical requirements)

Other

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Training:

• Communication, Management, Presentation Skills

• Leadership, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

• Oral Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Relationship Management

Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.