Career Possibilities
| Position Title | City | Job Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage Loan Officer | Fayetteville | Full-Time |
| Branch Manager | Kinston | Full-Time |
| Branch Manager | Wilmington | Full-Time |
| Branch Operations Manager | Elizabeth City | Full-Time |
| Branch Operations Manager | New Bern | Full-Time |
| Financial Services Associate | Fayetteville | Full-Time |
| Financial Services Associate | Wilmington | Full-Time |
| Customer Service Associate | Fayetteville | Full-Time |
| Customer Service Associate | Nags Head | Part-Time |
| Customer Service Associate | New Bern | Full-Time |
| Customer Service Associate | New Bern | On Call |
| Deposit Operations Representative | Washington | Full-Time |
| Mortgage Loan Processor | Washington | Full-Time |
| Commercial Loan Post Closing Document Review Specialist | Washington | Full-Time |
| Commercial/Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist | Washington | Full-Time |
| Commercial/Consumer Loan Servicing Customer Service Representative | Washington | Full-Time |
How to apply:
You may apply for a career with First South Bank by accessing and completing the Online Application and presenting the application in person at your local First South Bank branch office. If you are unable to access and print the application online, please contact your local branch to obtain a printed copy.
Only First South Bank Applications will be accepted. Resumes submitted by any method will not be considered.
You may mail the completed application direction to Human Resources at the following address:
First South Bank – Human Resources – P.O. Box 2047 – Washington, NC 27889
Job Description: Originate residential mortgage loan production. Implement loan programs offered by the Bank and its approved investors.
Education: High school diploma or GED and the equivalent of one year of college.
Experience: One to two years experience as a Loan Officer, three to five years experience in mortgage lending, one year as a management trainee or two to three years experience in outside sales.
Requirements: Candidate must be outgoing, sales-oriented, reliable and conscientious with excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of branch policies and procedures, bank products and operations is a must.
Job Description: This position is responsible for accurately and efficiently operating a CSA station while conforming to First South Bank's internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory policies and procedures. Accepts deposits and payments within prescribed operational guidelines; cash checks within assigned limits and follow First South Bank's cash handling policies and procedures. Also responsible for providing exceptional customer service.
Education: High school diploma or GED. Continuing education classes in banking-related courses helpful.
Experience: Three to six months of cash handling and customer service experience required. Previous banking experience preferred.
Requirements: Candidate must be outgoing, sales-oriented, reliable and conscientious with excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of branch policies and procedures, bank products and operations is a must. Proficiency with the Bank's core teller system is required.
Job Description: This position functions as a sales performance and retail leader; one who serves as a positive, professional and energetic role model while promoting a positive public relations image. A Financial Services Associate will be responsible for assisting customers in all aspects of their banking relationship while generating new deposit relationships by leading internal sales and marketing; as well as promoting outbound calling efforts.
Education: High school diploma or GED. Continuing education classes in banking-related courses helpful.
Experience: Two to three years of Customer Service Associate experience is required.
Requirements: Candidate must be outgoing, sales-oriented, reliable and conscientious with excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of branch policies and procedures, bank products and operations is a must. Proficiency with the Bank's core teller system is required.
Branch Manager
Job Description: Function as a capable leader; one who serves as a positive and energetic role model for the branch team and builds productive working relationships with other members of the broader Bank team. A Branch Manager will be expected to meet or exceed expectations in lending responsibilities, business development and external community marketing, retail sales and retention and branch operations.
Education: Four year college degree with emphasis in business, finance or marketing preferred.
Experience: Three to five years experience as Financial Services Associate, Customer Service Manager or Branch Manager, with emphasis on personnel management, retail lending, branch operations and business development.
Requirements: Candidate must be outgoing, sales-oriented, reliable and conscientious with excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of branch policies and procedures, bank products and operations is a must. Proficiency with the Bank's core teller system is required.
Branch Operations Manager
Job Description: Function as a capable leader; one who serves as a positive and energetic role model for the branch team and builds productive working relationships with other members of the broader Bank team. A Branch Operations Manager will be expected to meet or exceed expectations in branch operations, retail sales and retention, and business development.
Education: Four year college degree with emphasis in business, finance or marketing preferred.
Experience: Three to five years experience as Financial Services Associate, Customer Service Manager or Branch Manager, with emphasis on personnel management, retail lending, branch operations and business development.
Requirements: Candidate must be outgoing, sales-oriented, reliable and conscientious with excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of branch policies and procedures, bank products and operations is a must. Proficiency with the Bank's core teller system is required.
Deposit Operations Representative
Job Description: This position will be responsible for the maintenance, service and support of all deposit and operations systems functions for the Bank. Some specific duties include providing branch support in all deposit related areas, entering PIN offsets for all new card orders submitted to the host system, handling all deposit and teller adjustments with the Bank’s Item Processor and providing Online Banking and Bill Payment support.
Education: High school diploma or GED. Continuing education classes in banking-related courses helpful.
Experience: Two to three years of previous banking experience as a Customer Service Associate or Retail Sales Associate or related area preferred.
Requirements: Candidate must be outgoing, sales-oriented, reliable and conscientious with excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to multi-task. Knowledge of branch policies and procedures, bank products and operations is a must. Proficiency with the Bank's core teller system is required.
Job Description: Set up, process and prepare mortgage loans for underwriting and closing. Provide support for Mortgage Loan Officer in all phases of mortgage lending.
Education: Associate's degree in Business or Finance preferred.
Experience: One to two years experience as loan processor.
Requirements: Expertise with Microsoft Office Products required. Ideal candidate should possess outstanding communication skills, organization skills and be detail oriented. Team oriented personality required.
Commercial Loan Post Closing Document Review Specialist
Job Description: This position is responsible for reviewing commercial loan documents to ensure that all loan documents are complete, accurate and legally enforceable, compliant with various bank policies and regulatory requirements, and consistent with the terms and conditions approved by the Bank’s lending authorities. This person will also need to be able to converse with the Bank’s Commercial Lenders as well as attorneys regarding any discrepancies with loan closing documents.
Education: Associate’s degree in Business or Finance related field or commensurate experience in commercial loan operations or paralegal.
Experience: Previous experience in loan operations preferred.
Requirements: Must possess strong analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and the ability to deal effectively with all types of clients, business associates and management. Associate’s degree in Business or Finance related field or commensurate experience in commercial loan operations or paralegal. Expertise with Microsoft Office Products required. Ideal candidate should possess outstanding communication skills, organization skills and be detail oriented. Team oriented personality required.
Commercial/Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist
Job Description: The position is responsible for balancing loan general ledger accounts, internal loan unposted transactions, handling deed releases, review of daily reports and quarterly Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing.
Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business related field.
Experience: Two years of loan processing or accounting experience preferred.
Requirements: Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word. Candidate should possess outstanding written and oral communication skills, organization skills, strong problem solving skills, commitment and motivation. Team oriented personality required.
Commercial/Consumer Loan Servicing Customer Service Representative
Job Description: The position is responsible for ensuring internal and external customers receive good quality service as it relates to issues with existing loans, including but not limited to questions concerning payment posting, payoff quotes, cancellation of security documents for paid in full loans and collateral releases.
Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business related field.
Experience: Two years of loan processing experience preferred.
Requirements: Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Candidate should possess excellent customer service skills, outstanding oral communication skills, strong problem solving skills, display initiative and teamwork.
