We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lending Professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in developing strategic plans, managing merger projects, coordinating with stakeholders, documenting functional capabilities, understanding the lending value chain, and handling origination and servicing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Understanding the Lending Value Chain - Possess a deep understanding of the lending value chain, encompassing origination, underwriting, servicing, and collections. Optimize each phase for maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Experience in Origination and Servicing-Manage the end-to-end lending process, including client acquisition, credit analysis, loan processing, customer service, and portfolio management, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all lending activities.
- Developing Strategic Plans - Develop comprehensive strategic plans that align with organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Managing Merger Projects-Oversee the integration of multiple entities, ensuring seamless transitions and the realization of synergies.
- Coordinating with Stakeholders-Facilitate effective collaboration and consensus-building to ensure all parties are aligned and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
- Documenting Functional Capabilitie-Document functional capabilities, providing clear and detailed descriptions of processes, systems, and roles within the organization.
Qualifications
- Analytical Skills: Proficient in interpreting complex data and identifying patterns.
- Knowledge of financial principles, Commercial Lending data structures and loan structuring.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the lending industry
- Proven track record in strategic planning and project management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.