Loan Syndications Agency Services Analyst - Amegy Tower/Houston, TX

Did you know Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $70 billion?  We have local operations and management teams in 11 western states and we are dedicated to making a difference in our local communities and we haven’t forgotten who keeps us in business, meaning we’re committed to the success of our customers, and our employees!  The possibilities are endless – come for a job, stay for a career! Amegy Bank is a division of Zions Bancorporation.

We are currently looking for a Loan Syndications Agency Services Analyst to join our team in Houston, TX.

Essential Functions:

• Works directly with Loan Syndications Group, lending teams, participant banks and clients on the company's agented transactions.
•  Assists with Pre-Closing, Closing, and Post-Closing Support on Agented transactions and funds amounts as needed.
• Functions as a liaison for day-to-day operations of the Agency Services Group to ensure timeliness and quality in all aspects of Agency Services Group. 
• Walks clients thru how the process works and functions as the intermediator between the clients and syndications. 
• Handles transactions, renews contracts and process thru system, get pricing from credit agreements and system. 
• Continuously works with the Loan Syndications Group to evaluate the Agency Services Group tasks and functions to provide customer service to internal bank partners, external bank partners and clients. 
• Resolves problems and issues with team members to accomplish established objectives. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, business or a related field and 4+ yrs of loan processing, loan operations and credit analysis or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.

• Working knowledge of lending operations, processing, documentation, loan processes and procedures, laws and regulations. 
• Knowledge of or experience with Wall Street Office is preferred.
• Solid analysis and problem resolution skills. 
• Ability to maintain working relationships with clients, participant banks, internal lenders, LSG team members and management. 
• Good leadership skills and ability to focus on goals and operational efficiency. 
• Solid organizational, project management, follow-up and communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Uses judgement and creativity within policies and practices. 
• Ability to view and solve problems from customer's perspective. 
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and track details. 
• Must be detailed oriented. 
• Ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to lead or train lower level staff. 
• Knowledge of various software applications including word processing and spreadsheets.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan + generous company matching
• Competitive compensation commensurate with work experience (some roles include incentives, mileage + travel time pay, and/or parking waivers.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Federal Holidays, Sick)
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Promotional opportunities offered from within
• Employees may, at the company’s discretion, be eligible to receive a bonus award.