This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Loan Operations Commercial Loan Closer Team Lead in United States.
This is a critical leadership role within commercial loan operations, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end loan closing process for new, renewed, and modified commercial and real estate–secured loans. You will act as both a hands-on loan closer and a team lead, ensuring all pre-close due diligence requirements are completed accurately and efficiently while guiding a small team of loan closers. The role requires close coordination with Commercial Relationship Managers, Loan Officers, Underwriters, attorneys, and other stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant, and well-documented loan closings. You will play a key role in reducing cycle times, improving operational consistency, and ensuring regulatory and internal policy compliance. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced financial environments and enjoys both operational execution and team development.
Accountabilities:- Review approved credit requests to identify all pre-closing conditions, documentation requirements, and due diligence needs for commercial loan transactions.
- Coordinate and manage due diligence activities, including title searches, UCC filings, flood determinations, insurance verification, surveys, entity documentation, appraisals, and compliance checks.
- Monitor and ensure timely receipt and accuracy of all required documentation to support loan document preparation and lien perfection.
- Collaborate with internal doc preparation teams and external legal counsel to facilitate accurate and timely loan closing documentation.
- Coordinate closing schedules with all stakeholders, including attorneys, title companies, borrowers, relationship managers, and internal teams.
- Review and validate closing documents and settlement statements to ensure alignment with approved credit terms and resolve discrepancies prior to execution.
- Provide “clear to close” confirmation once all conditions and requirements are satisfied, escalating issues when necessary.
- Review executed documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization before forwarding to loan servicing for booking.
- Support initial loan disbursement activities and act as secondary signer when required.
- Lead, coach, and mentor a small team of loan closers, including performance management and development support.
- Identify operational issues and process improvement opportunities while ensuring compliance with banking policies, regulations, and service standards.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in financial services, with strong preference for commercial lending and loan operations experience.
- Prior team leadership or management experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of commercial loan closing processes, documentation, and due diligence requirements.
- Working knowledge of federal and state banking regulations and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong stakeholder management ability.
- Advanced organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
- Strong customer service mindset with the ability to work effectively across internal and external partners.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-remote environment and successfully pass required background and credit checks.
Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary ranging from 49,972 to 76,958 USD depending on experience.
- Full-time, stable employment within a structured banking operations environment.
- Opportunity to lead and mentor a small team in a key commercial lending function.
- Exposure to end-to-end commercial loan lifecycle and high-value financial transactions.
- Collaborative work environment with strong cross-functional interaction.
- Opportunity to build expertise in regulated financial services and loan operations.
- Equal opportunity workplace with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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