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Small Business Closing Associate

AT Capital One
Capital One

Small Business Closing Associate

Richmond, VA

Plano 3 (31063), United States of America, Plano, Texas

Small Business Closing Associate

Small businesses are the backbone of America and a vital part of the economy as a whole. Their success is essential to economic growth and prosperity. We believe that confidence is the best business plan. Within Capital One's Small Business Bank (SBB) division, we help our clients stand out with personalized advice and resources that can help them prepare for what's next. We've helped over hundreds of thousands of business owners secure their finances, streamline their cash flow and save time on banking. We provide a variety of competitive savings, checkings, escrow, lending and treasury management products. This is supported by our mission to help small businesses succeed. Our clients aren't just our clients-they're our business partners.

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Capital One's Small Business Bank is looking for a Small Business Closing Associate who is inspired by helping customers, is energized by competing priorities and always pays attention to the details.

As a Closing Associate within Small Business Lending, you will work with internal partners, external partners and Customers to prepare for and facilitate loan closings in a well managed way ensuring compliance with Bank Policies and regulatory requirements. You'll do it all in a collaborative environment that values your insight, encourages you to take on new responsibility, promotes continuous learning, and rewards innovation.

General Responsibilities:

  • Apply job knowledge and documentation expertise to a diverse array of lending products.
  • Prepare commercial loan documents using in-house documentation software platform (LaserPro or Word templates) for new loans, renewals, extensions and modifications.
  • Conduct lien searches and related due diligence tasks to determine appropriate actions to resolve outstanding lien issues and deliver lien documents to designated vendors.
  • Review loan documents prepared by other associates or outside counsel to ensure compliance with the Bank's loan policy, applicable banking regulations and with any other requirements designated by the credit approval authority, and authorize the closing of such loans.
  • Review organizational documents and other third party documents to ensure conformity with bank standards.
  • Analyze due diligence documentation and prepare necessary lien perfection documents to protect banks security interest in pledged collateral.
  • Prepare loan documentation to ensure accurate and timely booking and funding
  • Assist in identifying and clearing any exceptions within the appropriate time periods.
  • Coordinate the issuance of letters of credit, including renewals and amendments.
  • Interact with underwriters, relationship managers, customers, agent banks, attorneys, and insurance agents to ensure all conditions are met for closing.
  • Instruct new associates and serve as a training resource for less experienced associates in the department.
  • Manage a workload that includes multiple tasks and conflicting priorities.
  • Remain current on all pending and proposed regulatory changes affecting compliance and attend seminars and workshops covering regulatory and compliance issues.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of lending processes, loan principles and terminology related to banking laws and regulations, as they pertain to loan disclosures and requirements.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of consumer and commercial loan documentation, collateral perfection, UCC filing, compliance requirements, lending policies and procedures, and loan/funding terminology.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification or military experience
  • At least 3 years of customer service or account management experience or at least two years of project or process management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates Degree or higher in Accounting and/or Finance, supplemented with Business Management courses or paralegal certification
  • At least 1 year of loan closing experience
  • At least 2 years of customer service experience in a consumer, mortgage, or commercial lending support role
  • At least 2 years of banking and financial services experience

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

This role is hybrid meaning associates typically spend about half their time (2-3 days per week) in-person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Monday and Fridays are enterprise- wide virtual work days. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are in-person days for associates to spend time together working in our beautifully-designed team areas.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA, USA; Plano, TX, USA
Job ID: capital-R200508
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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