Candidate Profile #418550

January 9th, 2025

Illinois – Consumer Collections Manager

  • Years of Related Experience: Seven
  • Minimum Salary: $55K
  • Work Area:  Illinois
  • Experience:
    • Experienced with credit cards, home mortgages, and bankruptcy collections.
    • Provided solutions for members on past due accounts while reviewing information to verify accuracy and provide the best outcome for the bank and the members.
    • Processed bankruptcies and filed POCs. 
    • Successful skip tracing attempts to recover collateral, including recovery on charged-off loans, and in-house collections. 
    • Top performer in the department for collecting charged-off funds.
    • Checked monthly property values and taxes on Real Estate loans, and informed management of possible foreclosure issues or sale of taxes.
    • Assisted with developing bank collection policies and procedures.
    • References are available.
  • Reference #:  418550
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Candidate Profile #345230

January 6th, 2025

Illinois – Chicago Area – Deposit Operations Specialist

  • Years of Related Experience: Eight
  • Minimum Salary: $80K
  • Work Area:  Chicago, Illinois Area
  • Experience:
    • Oversee and direct daily company deposit and administrative processes and procedures.
    • Responsible for all facets of the deposit operations area – ACH, Wire, Debit Card, DDA, MMA, SAV, IRA, etc.
    • Report to and assist the Chief Operating Officer in daily tasks and duties.
    • Ensure company policies align with and advance business objectives.
    • Strategically map out, plan, and manage projects.
    • Analyze and maintain operational data.
    • Develop improved business functionality that increases profits.
    • Communicate with management teams to confirm the execution of company processes.
    • Train staff in policies and procedures and supervise their daily work.
    • Set goals for staff and monitor their progress.
    • Conduct frequent performance reviews.
    • Interfaced with department heads to establish tracking mechanisms and processes that created clear and effective information flow internally and with customers.
    • Maintained constructive client and vendor relationships.
  • Reference #:  345230
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Candidate Profile #345211

January 6th, 2025

Illinois – Chicago Area – Deposit Operations Manager

  • Years of Related Experience: 14
  • Minimum Salary: $110K
  • Work Area:  Chicago, Illinois Area
  • Experience:
    • Develops and executes strategic plans for deposit operations, such as contactless cards, digital issuance, and real-time payments (RTP), that would drive interchange and deposits for the company.
    • Responsible for ACH processing, wire transfer, card services, remote deposit capture, IRA and trust accounts, check clearing, general ledger reconciliation, and other associated functions.
    • Oversees, assesses, and mentors the members of the department teams (up to 15 employees).
    • Manages the deposit operations budget.
    • Performs chargebacks.
    • Implements risk management, adhering to internal controls and compliance with financial regulations such as the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Regulation E, KYC, and PCI DSS Compliance.
    • Incorporates automation solutions and digital tools to boost operational efficiency and enhance services.
    • Manages relationships and negotiates contracts with external partners, payment processors, and vendors.
    • Created a comprehensive cross-training program to ensure sufficient coverage and support for internal and external customers.
    • Oversaw the department’s Business Continuity Plan and Policy, implementing monthly testing of disaster recovery to prepare for events or weather disasters.
    • Some experience with treasury management.
    • No non-compete agreement.
    • Proficient with Jack Henry, FIS, Yellow Hammar, NCR, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Education: Master’s Degree in Accounting
  • Reference #:  345211
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Candidate Profile #418469

January 6th, 2025

Indiana – Lake County Area – Bank Controller

  • Years of Related Experience: 16
  • Minimum Salary: $135K
  • Work Area:  Lake County, Indiana Area
  • Experience:
    • Expert in developing and monitoring detailed financial forecasts and operational budgets to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
    • Strategic planning background, experience with enterprise risk, and 22 years of accounting background.
    • Finance manager and controller responsible for the bank budgeting process.
    • Highly skilled in enforcing stringent compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards, enhancing revenue and expense recognition and financial reporting accuracy.
    • Managing complex projects, including capital expenditure and financial system integration, resulting in significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.
    • Managed the bank’s investment portfolio and currently supervises three FTEs.
    • Proven ability to build and lead teams, fostering a collaborative environment encouraging innovation and high performance.
    • Proficient in QuickBooks, SharePoint, General Dynamics, WebFOCUS/BI, Spotfire, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access), and Financial Software (GMI AS400, ACCPAC, Oracle/Hyperion, S4 Hana/SAP, Blackline, Dynamic GP).
  • Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Reference #:  418469
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Candidate Profile #12691

January 6th, 2025

Illinois – Chicago Area – Commercial Loan Processor/Closer

  • Years of Related Experience: Six
  • Minimum Salary: $70K
  • Work Area:  Chicago, Illinois Area
  • Experience:
    • Prepares loan closing documentation for commercial loans (CRE / C&I) on LaserPro in accordance with bank policies.
    • Some experience with SBA processing/closing.
    • Experience using Fiserv to book loans after all documentation has been signed and returned.
    • Adapted new concepts and procedures from mandatory training from the FDIC and individualized banking policies.
    • Document renewals of existing loans, vehicle loans, life insurance, and also stock and CD-secured loans in accordance with federal regulations.
    • Coordinates with loan officers and title companies to close loans. 
    • Made recommendations for corrective actions deemed necessary for the transaction to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
    • Evaluated corporate documents such as articles of incorporation, operating agreements, and by-laws to determine or validate the identified signers for any given transaction. 
  • Reference #:  12691
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Candidate Profile #2374

January 6th, 2025

Wisconsin – Milwaukee Area – Director of Mortgage Lending

  • Years of Related Experience: 12
  • Minimum Salary: $105K
  • Work Area:  Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Experience:
    • Managed all facets of mortgage lending – origination, processing, underwriting, closing, and servicing.
    • Established or approved Mortgage and Consumer Lending products, pricing and marketing materials, and KPI forecast adjustments.
    • Designed and implemented a formal Process Improvement Program for Mortgage and Consumer Lending Operations.
    • Account Manager for Vendor relationships, including MGIC, Essent, and ICE Mortgage Technologies.
    • Researched, developed, and rolled out On-Time Closing Guarantee Program for Mortgage Purchases.
    • Management of Agency Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac relationships and Bulletin updates to ensure adherence to guidelines and the bank’s risk appetite.
    • Managed new mortgage initiatives from idea to implementation through research, creation of detailed business plans, tech development, and policy/procedure.
  • Reference #:  2374
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Candidate Profile #11251

January 6th, 2025

Georgia – Atlanta – SBA Portfolio Manager

  • Years of Related Experience: 11
  • Minimum Salary: $125K
  • Work Area:  Atlanta, Georgia
  • Experience:
    • Experienced with SBA, CRE, General C&I, and ACH-EFT transactions.
    • Average commercial loan closed was $1MM-$5MM with the largest at $7.5MM.
    • Loan portfolio management over $100MM.
    • Supervised up to 10 FTE.
    • Managed a portfolio of commercial loans, focusing on risk mitigation, loan modifications, and event analysis, including lease reviews, modifications, and collateral adjustments.
    • Prepared early TDR (trouble debt restructures) reviews on loans for the special assets units. 
    • Managed the SBA multi-funding loans by completing draw requests based on the sources and uses located in the credit approval.
    • Completed annual reviews on borrowers in the portfolio.
  • Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance
  • Reference #:  11251
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Assessing Organizational Culture

January 4th, 2025

The Symicor Group believes that bank culture is an essential consideration to would-be employees.  Is your culture congruent with that of your next superstar?

In a recent posting on June 25, 2015 by Stephanie Reyes on tribehr.com, Stephanie hit the nail on the head concerning the importance of whether culture actually matters in the work place.  You can view her posting at  http://tribehr.com/blog/assessing-organizational-culture

As part of our placement process, we at The Symicor Group,  make it a practice of ensuring that our Clients and Candidates are a cultural fit.  To learn more about or processes feel free to email us or give us a call.

 

Candidate Profile #418486

December 17th, 2024

Florida – Orlando – Personal/Private Banker 

  • Years of Related Experience: Eight
  • Minimum Salary: $65K
  • Work Area:  Orlando, Florida
  • Experience:
    • Provides all personal banking duties for a bank branch
    • Support private banking and establish, maintain, and refer clients for consumer and business banking needs.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of loan policy and competency to interpret financial data and sources of repayment and propose structures.
    • Strong credit skills to complete credit approval activities with minimal support.
    • Develop comprehensive wealth management plans that include investment strategies, tax planning, estate planning, and risk management.
    • Works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including credit officers and relationship managers.
    • Active in outreach activities daily, organized and detailed, can multi-task and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
    • Certified Notary Public.
  • Education: Master’s Degree in Business Administration
  • Reference #:  418486
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Candidate Profile #418477

December 17th, 2024

Pennsylvania – Northhampton County – Personal Banker 

  • Years of Related Experience: 12
  • Minimum Hourly Rate: $26
  • Work Area:  Northhampton County, Pennsylvania
  • Experience:
    • Led and trained a team of tellers, ensuring adherence to banking policies and improving service quality. 
    • Opens various types of checking, money market, savings, and consumer loan accounts.
    • Implemented efficiency measures that reduced transaction errors by 15%.
    • Managed daily cash operations, including balancing cash drawers and overseeing the cash vault. 
    • Opened and managed various types of accounts and recommended appropriate banking products.
    • Ensured regulatory compliance, resulting in improved accuracy and operational efficiency.
    • Conducted audits and ensured compliance with financial regulations, maintaining high standards of accuracy and security.
    • References are available.
  • Education: Associate’s Degree in Finance, Associate’s Degree in Accounting
  • Reference #:  418477
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