Job Title:
Senior Loan Operations Administrator II
Location:
AZ - Chandler 3075
What you'll do:
The Senior Loan Administrator is responsible for managing complex commercial loan transactions across a diverse portfolio, including Commercial & Industrial, Commercial Real Estate, Asset-Based Lending, and Construction loans.
This role ensures the accurate and timely execution of loan closings while maintaining strong compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a key operational partner across business lines and plays a leadership role in supporting team development and process improvement.
Loan Processing & Pipeline Management
- Manage a high-volume pipeline of complex commercial loan transactions, including new originations, renewals, modifications, and extensions
- Review credit approvals and structure transactions to determine required documentation and due diligence
- Coordinate closely with Relationship Managers, Credit, and Portfolio teams to ensure alignment and readiness for closing
Closing Execution & Coordination
- Lead coordination of all closing activities with internal stakeholders and external partners, including legal counsel, title, and escrow
- Direct preparation and review of loan documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with approved terms
- Identify and resolve potential closing risks, including collateral, lien, and structural issues
Risk Management & Compliance
- Ensure all loan transactions meet bank policies, credit requirements, and regulatory standards
- Validate collateral perfection, entity structures, and borrower compliance requirements
- Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready loan documentation
Funding & Loan Servicing Transition
- Execute loan funding, including booking, disbursements, and fee reconciliation
- Ensure all conditions precedent to funding are satisfied prior to closing
- Facilitate seamless transition to Loan Servicing through accurate and complete loan boarding packages
Post-Closing & Portfolio Support
- Monitor financial covenants, reporting requirements, and post-closing conditions
- Proactively resolve exceptions and maintain compliance with ongoing credit requirements
Leadership & Development
- Provide mentorship and training to Loan Administrators and junior staff
- Serve as a resource for complex and non-standard transactions
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Loan Operations
What you'll need:
- 8+ years of related experience in Loan Administration, Lending and/or Deposit Sales, or similar field.
- High school diploma required.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Knowledge of one or more loan types.
- Proficient in multi-tasking in a team oriented environment and focused on the highest standards of client service.
- Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
