The specialist provides administrative and operational support for business banking loan operations, including preparing loan documents and verifying closed loan files. They are responsible for validating disbursement information and ensuring accuracy while meeting established service level agreements.
Requirements overview
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and some previous banking or loan process experience. Proficiency in lending processes, loan documentation, and basic computer software is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is one of the nation's premier financial services companies with approximately $89 billion of total assets at December 31, 2025, and annual net revenue of $3.4 billion in 2025. Zions operates under local management teams and distinct brands in 11 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The Bank is a consistent recipient of national and state-wide customer survey awards in small- and middle-market banking, as well as a leader in public finance advisory services and Small Business Administration lending.
Zions Bancorporation’s common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol ZION. The company is a member of the S&P 400 Mid-Cap and the NASDAQ Financial 100 Indices. The deposit insurance coverage for accounts at Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is the standard FDIC insurance limit for each account ownership category regardless of the Zions Bancorporation, N.A. division holding the account.
Did you know that Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $70 billion? With local management teams at the helm in 11 western states, Zions is dedicated to making a difference in their local communities. At Zions, we haven’t forgotten who keeps us in business, meaning we’re committed to the success of our customers, and our employees. Here, the possibilities are endless – come for a job, stay for a career.
The ideal candidate for the Loan Documentation/Prefunding Specialist will have the skills and experience necessary to meet the following responsibilities and qualifications:
· Provides administrative and/or operational support for business banking loan operations.
· Duties may include loan documentation preparation activities, ensuring the accurate and complete preparation of loan documents, creating legal documents as required i.e.: streamline renewal documents).
· Duties may also include assigned pre-funding activities such as verifying and ensuring that the required closed loan documents have been received and properly executed, and for validating balanced disbursement information prior to providing the OK to Fund for loans underwritten and approved.
· Employees may be aligned in teams by complexity and may specifically support real estate, non-real estate secured loans, or SBA loans, but may support multiple methodologies and collateral types and therefore must possess the appropriate skills needed for each.
· Responsible for meeting turn time and accuracy requirements dictated by established service level agreements.
· Works closely with Business Bankers/Branch Managers, Loan Closers and other loan operations departments.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Requires High School diploma or equivalent and some previous banking or loan process experience or other directly related experience.
· Basic knowledge of lending processes and procedures, loan documentation, exceptions, collateral review, payment and loan systems. Knowledge of banking processes helpful.
· Must have good organizational and customer service skills.
· Must possess numeric and verbal aptitudes. Good written and verbal communications skills. Ability to complete processes and meet deadlines.
· Working knowledge pc's and various word processing, spreadsheet or related software.
Benefits:
· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
· Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
· Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
· Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
· 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
· Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
· Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
· Employee Ambassador preferred banking products