Collateral Record Specialist

JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:Responsible for the Lien Perfection and Insurance Tracking to secure the Bank's collateral timely and accurately and works with the local and state governments to ensure all recordings are filed properly; verifies that all insurances and funding requirements are met and ensures compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Tracks all flood insurance policies to comply with the federal flood requirements, force placing insurance when necessary.Review all vehicle title applications for completeness and research any title problems.Prepares and files all post-closing UCC searches.Corresponds with customers and insurance agents to verify insurance coverage is of the correct amount and is valid.Monitors risk management by working UCC and Mortgage/Deed reports for filing continuations, re-inscriptions and modifications timely.All other duties/special projects as assigned.Incumbent is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local banking and industry related laws and regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NoneMINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:Associate Degree or equivalent.2 years related experience and/or training.No certification, licensure or registrations are required to successfully apply for this job; however, the following certifications from Hancock Bank's Computer Based Training (CBT) are required, if applicable, once in this position:Certification in Banking Regulations (Reg. B, Reg. CC, Reg. O, Reg. Z).Certification in HMDA Compliance.Certification in CRA, RESPA, RMR Regulations.Must be a documentation expert.Must possess a complete understanding of all state and federal requirements for loans.Must have full knowledge of all regulatory requirements.Must have full knowledge of the loan process and procedure.Loan documentation knowledge of consumer, commercial and real estate loans.Knowledge of federal compliance laws and those in the applicable states.Ability to work independently with little supervision.Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.Ability to make decisions independently.Proficient operation of Microsoft Office Products such as Word and Excel.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively.Must be able to establish and maintain a high level of credibility with all levels of internal and external customers.Detail oriented.ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.Ability to operate a keyboard if required to perform the essential job functions.Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions.Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 20 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an "undue hardship" then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

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