Western Alliance Bancorporation

Senior Loan Operations Administrator

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial loan closing experience
  • High School Diploma Required
  • Strong knowledge of C&I lending and collateral structures
  • Experience with complex transactions preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage high-volume commercial loan pipeline including new originations and modifications
  • Review credit approvals to determine documentation requirements
  • Coordinate closing activities with stakeholders and external partners
  • Lead preparation and review of loan documentation for compliance
  • Identify and resolve potential closing risks
  • Execute loan funding and disbursements ensuring conditions are met
  • Monitor financial covenants and proactively resolve compliance exceptions
  • Provide mentorship and training to junior staff

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Ownership stake in the company
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Time off
  • 401k matching program
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Employee volunteer program
  • Wellness program
  • Opportunity to gain hands-on business knowledge
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Loan Operations Administrator

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:
  • 5+ years of commercial loan closing experience
  • High School Diploma Required
  • Strong knowledge of C&I lending, collateral structures, and loan documentation
  • Experience with complex transactions, including participations and specialty lending structures preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational 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!

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that provides a range of banking and related services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Western Alliance Bancorporation operates through its subsidiary banks, which include Western Alliance Bank, Bank of Nevada, and Bridge Bank. The company offers a variety of products and services, including commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, treasury management, and wealth management. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and growth.
Learn more about Western Alliance Bancorporation
Size
3,139 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$506.6 million
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ

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