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Analyst, Insurance Compliance

Location: Tonawanda, NY (Hybrid)

About the Role

The Analyst, Insurance Compliance, is responsible for ensuring all required insurance coverage(s) are in place at appropriate limits to demonstrate compliance with investor requirements. This position focuses on the efficient review of commercial insurance policies, effectively communicating exceptions to agents and borrowers, and working collaboratively to resolve issues promptly.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a point of contact for insurance related questions from clients, insurance agencies, brokers and internal contacts and proficiently explain insurance coverage requirements.
• Identify and communicate insurance related issues and trends and develop working knowledge of all investor insurance guidelines and recommendations.
• Review Loan Agreements, Appraisals, Engineering, Seismic, and Environmental reports to determine loan-specific information relative to insurance requirements.
• Perform annual review of insurance coverages by reviewing policies including all schedules and endorsements, invoices, and/or declaration pages and certificates to determine compliance.
• Ensure timely follow up occurs on all assigned accounts to ensure expedient resolution of all identified exceptions.
• Drafting and filing insurance waivers with supporting documentation on non-compliant insurance issues.
• Communicate with all applicable parties regarding any lender placed insurance issues and process application for lender placement of insurance where necessary.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining all insurance information and documentation within Arbor servicing systems.
• Assist with insurance related reporting to investors and auditors.
• Assist Portfolio Management team at Arbor with the handling of claims issues as needed (including requesting loss runs and obtaining loss adjustor information.
• Meets weekly productivity goals and standards as outlined by their direct supervisor.
• Maintains a minimum internal accuracy score of 95% on all assigned reviews.
• Assist in reviewing and assigning documentation received through the mail to ensure all internal tasks are documented and updates are correctly delivered to the correct internal party.
• Process and review insurance endorsements and notices of cancellation and non-renewal.
• Process and review insurance for loans involved in securitization.
• Communicate with borrowers, agents, and portfolio management in a clear, consistent manner on insurance related issues.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associates’ or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Experience: Prior experience in commercial insurance or a related commercial servicing environment is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply detailed guidelines and policy language through training - demonstrated by experience working with complex rules, requirements, contracts, compliance standards, or technical documentation in prior roles
• Strong learning agility, with the ability to ask thoughtful questions, absorb feedback, and consistently apply guidance
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through, particularly when managing exceptions, deadlines, and documentation
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a strong sense of urgency
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and a solution-oriented mindset
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Commercial insurance experience is preferred, but not required. We're seeking motivated candidates with strong aptitude, critical thinking skills, and a willingness to learn. Training and support will be provided.

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus. The starting base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $65,000. The specific compensation that will be offered is based on an understanding of the hired candidates' qualifications at the time of hire. Employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on employee work performance reviewed during the course of the year. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment for our associates, customers and business partners. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, ethnicity, pregnancy or any other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Asset Manager (Loan Surveillance Manager)

Location: Tonawanda, NY (Hybrid Schedule: 2-3 days in-office per week)

Travel: Monthly

About the Role

We are seeking a Loan Surveillance Manager to join our dynamic team and play a critical role in safeguarding the performance and long-term viability of our commercial loan portfolio. This position offers the opportunity to work with leading Investor Agencies (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, and conduit loans), assess portfolio quality, identify areas of risk, evaluate long-term viability and performance, and proactively mitigate potential loss. If you are a motivated professional looking to grow your career in commercial real estate finance, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a Loan Surveillance Manager, you will:

• Monitor quality and performance of an assigned commercial loan portfolio
• Responsible for timely satisfaction and compliance with Investor requirements
• Responsible for completing quarterly financial analyses to evaluate project performance and discuss with borrowers any substantial variances noted
• Conduct Physical Property inspections to evaluate property condition and follow up on any deferred maintenance observed. Additionally, conduct joint site visits with Agency partners to ensure properties are adequately maintained.
• Conduct market research and analysis
• Loan document review and interpretation
• Identify areas of risk and evaluate the long-term viability of loans
• Complete Risk Ratings to proactively mitigate potential risk associated with each asset within the portfolio
• Develop and review Action Plans to communicate and address risk and corrective action steps being taken to mitigate that risk
• Engage in ongoing dialogue with borrowers relative to their stabilization plans and budgets. Assess the attainability of these plans and ensure borrowers timely execution of these plans.
• Engage in ongoing communication with appropriate Agency counterparts relative to issues at the properties, and borrowers’ efforts to stabilize the assets.
• Request and review documentation relative to any Escrowed Reserves to determine and recommend release of funds held in connection with property improvement projects
• Request and review documentation relative to any insurance losses, easements, partial releases, and any other issues that may arise to determine and recommend release of funds to ensure restoration
• Assist with other related projects as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years in commercial real estate, mortgage servicing, loan underwriting, credit, risk management, or financial analysis.
• Proven ability to manage complex portfolios and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize competing demands.

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus. The starting base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000. The specific compensation that will be offered is based on an understanding of the hired candidates' qualifications at the time of hire. Employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on employee work performance reviewed during the course of the year. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment for our associates, customers and business partners.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, ethnicity, pregnancy or any other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

At Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI), we are dedicated to providing our customers with friendly, personalized, high-quality financial services and products. Our retail division, Community Bank, N.A., operates more than 200 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Beyond retail banking, we also offer commercial banking, wealth management, investment management, insurance and risk management, and benefit plan administration.

Just as our employees are committed to helping our customers manage their finances, we're committed to our employees. After all, they make it happen for our customers every day.

To ensure our people can enjoy long and successful careers here at CFSI, we offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and professional development and advancement opportunities. As an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer, we celebrate and support a diverse workplace for the benefit of all: our employees, customers and communities.

Provide support to trust officers and management to accomplish the duties and requirements of the trust division.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides customer service to trust clients, businesses, and professionals.
• Provides support to trust officers and trust management.
• Interacts and provides support and customer service to internal personnel.
• Prepares and maintains accurate account documentation to support administrative decisions of Bank in its fiduciary capacity.
• Communicate with clients, businesses, professionals, and internal personnel through the use of letters, email, memorandums
• Answers incoming calls and takes appropriate action.
• Reviews incoming internal and external mail and directs accordingly, responds to correspondence as required.
• Establishes and maintains required departmental documentation, files, and records.
• Prepares reports as needed from trust accounting system.
• Prepares reports in required format, such as, court accountings, state charitable reports, guardianship reports, etc.
• Maintains, manages, and completes tickler file, calendar, and other records as reminders to execute upcoming events.
• Responds and interprets requests for checks, transaction activity, statement mailings, address changes, tax information, trust account reports, wires, etc. in accordance with account agreements and established procedures.
• Processes and analyzes incoming funds in accordance with account agreements and established procedures.
• Prepares daily work entries and general ledger tickets for trust/banking related transactions.
• Prepares documents and handles all aspects of account openings and closings.
• Prepares discretionary payment requests, administrative reviews, checklists, trust accountings, court reports, and other required documentation.
• Reviews and analyzes account overdrafts and takes appropriate action.
• Reviews account transactions for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Performs research to respond to internal and external inquiries.
• Assists with the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other related educational materials.
• Other department duties include research, organizing meetings, making reservations and special projects.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of, and demonstrate ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to this position, ensure ongoing adherence to policies, procedures, and internal controls, and meet all training requirements in a timely manner

Ancillary Duties:

As an integral member of the Trust Department, this position is responsible to assist the department as well as the bank in achieving their goals.

Education, Training and Requirements:

• Associates degree in business or related field of study; paralegal; or high school diploma with equivalent business work experience

Skills:

• Highly organized; attentive to detail; strong oral and written communication skills; computer proficient; ability to use office equipment; strong interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently; valid driver's license.

Experience:

• At least two years of customer service in banking/financial related field

Hours: 40hours/week

Compensation: Commensurate with experience plus potential for annual merit increase. In addition to your competitive salary, you will be rewarded benefits including: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, Medical, Vision & Dental insurance, 401K with generous match, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, Banking discounts and the list goes on!

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk or sit. Use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, and speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to focus.

The Company is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. If you have a physical or mental impairment and would like to request an accommodation with respect to the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Are you looking for a lifestyle firm where you can do great work and get substantive experience?

We are working with a mid-size NYC law firm that is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join their Chambers recognized trusts and estates practice. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience. The firm provides a good work-life balance and stimulating work.

This is an UNPOSTED role and a great opportunity for people want a change from BigLaw or people who want a life outside the office. Low billable hour target: 1500-1700. Salary range: $160,000-180,000. Must be licensed in NY.

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please submit your resume in confidence and one of our dedicated associate recruiters will be in contact if you meet our qualifications. We will not disclose your identity or share your resume with our client until we have your express permission.

Hive Group, a HUBZone-certified SDVOSB and multiple award-winning organization, delivers innovative solutions to address complex, mission critical program challenges for the federal government. We are seeking a Realty Specialist to play a critical role in managing and supporting federal real estate acquisitions, leasing, and contract administration.

The Realty Specialist Team performs a full range of complex contracting/leasing functions including, but not limited to, acquisitions, renewals, terminations, construction management, purchases, dispositions, and other space related tasks to Government entities requiring space for general administrative as well as unique operational needs. The Realty Specialists will oversee and manage multiple portfolios of commercial and/or residential real estate properties, build relationships with all Government space users (ex. Program level, Field Office level and End User) to solve any occupant related problem or space use need quickly and comprehensively that may arise and manage projects working alongside Contracting Officers to provide solutions for space requirements by Government entities needing overt or law enforcement sensitive (LES) non-public space.

This position will be fully on-site (5 days) in Huntsville, Alabama

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in the administration and management of single or multiple projects.
• Provides administrative support with client specific systems, and all excel trackers to include rent calculations.
• Contributes to success of the project/projects and ensures goals and standards are successfully implemented.
• Serves as the liaison to senior level consultants, government, and outside representatives.
• Works independently to contribute to deliverables and perform project activities; may lead moderately complex efforts.
• Contributes ideas to address mission requirements, contributes to project management plans, and works to adhere to project schedules.
• Takes a lead role in producing project deliverables.
• This position facilitates and coordinates tasking at the team level through communication to leadership and more junior level personnel and while engaging in the creation of deliverables or work products.

Preferred Experience:

• Cradle-to-grave experience with Real Estate procurements including experience demonstrating:
• Real estate principles, concepts and practices as well as an expert level understanding of the real estate market
• Knowledge of a range of U.S. Government (FAR and GSAM) and / or private sector contracting rules, regulations, and procedures relating to real estate procurement, administration and disposal of real property
• Knowledge in lease acquisition methods including existing and new construction
• Skills to analyze and resolve complex conflicts in policy and program objectives and/or problems in transactions involving real estate negotiations
• Knowledge of standard building management practices and techniques to affect the determination or coordination of (1) the adequacy of environmental control systems such as air, electrical, heating, and fire prevention; (2) the cost of operating a building; (3) the feasibility of providing services; and (4) compliance with regulations such as those relating to proximity to flood plains, historic preservation, green leasing and environmental issues
• Knowledge of standard commercial or residential construction, maintenance, and repair practices to sufficiently determine the reasonableness of costs for routine construction, rehabilitation, and repairs, as coordinated and obtained from technical experts in those fields, or to evaluate routine work performed by management brokers and real property management agents

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Four (4) years of experience
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance