Commercial Operations Lead Documentation Specialist

Citizens Asset Finance (CAF) is headquartered in Johnston RI and provides secured finance transactions for commercial clients.  Products include loans capital leases synthetic leases leveraged leases direct finance leases and operating leases.   CAF operates on a national business platform providing coverage to the equipment financing industry throughout North America. 

The Lead Documentation Coordinator is a critical member of the CAF documentation team who is responsible for ensuring that leases and loans with complex structures and/or documentation requirements are documented and closed in accordance with credit approval product guidelines and regulatory requirements as well as approving outgoing funds to clients and vendors.  The incumbent will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Review documentation packages prepared by Documentation Coordinators and outside legal counsel including documentation and collateral (invoice/asset) review outgoing wire validation and approval and pre-bookings entered into system.
• Perform appropriate due diligence to ensure all conditions precedent are met prior to closing / funding a transaction
• Research and resolve complex operational issues
• Must be well versed in UCC requirements to review UCC searches UCC1 UCC3
• Assist in the development implementation and training on any new processes tools or software enhancements
• Be able to review documents that CAF purchases and facilitate funding and pre-booking in system of record
• Support the Documentation Manager in establishing and maintaining appropriate procedures training materials control environment metrics and reporting 
• Act as an informal resource for colleagues on the team

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of related experience in financial services.

• Understanding of lease and loan documentation requirements required.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities through planning and time management required.

• Prefer advance knowledge of post-approval to loan closing process for equipment finance transactions.  Prefer strong knowledge of lease accounting system

• Have a collaborative style be flexible and have an ability to partner with other team members across global time zones

• Self-motivated with an ability to adapt and adjust to changing conditions and priorities

• An evidenced and accomplished history of independent problem solving

• Established track record of delivery results in a complex environment

• Demonstrated motivation to assist with team goals

• Prior supervisor experience a plus

• Bachelor’s Degree required Paralegal preferred

Hours/Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

• This position is available in Johnston RI; Chicago IL; Columbus OH; Charlotte NC hybrid 4 days on-site 1 day remote.

Pay Transparency 

The salary range for this position is $96000 - $140000 per year plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage retirement benefits maternity/paternity leave flexible work arrangements education reimbursement wellness programs and more. Note Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .

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As one of the oldest and largest financial services firms in the United States with a history dating back to 1828 we’re committed to providing solutions and expertise that support our customers clients colleagues and communities in what’s next on their own unique journey. We invest in the humans who build the logic ideas and innovations that bring new technologies to life. Investments in AI cloud computing machine learning and automation provide our engineers the tools that enable us to remain competitive and win in today’s environment. At Citizens we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do. Whether you’re considering banking with us or looking to work with us you’ll find a customer-centric culture and a supportive collaborative workforce at Citizens. You’re made ready and so are we. If you're ready to advance your career in technology and security learn more about opportunity's Citizens offers here: https://jobs.citizensbank.com/digital-transformation

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