Western Alliance Bancorporation

Senior Loan Operations Administrator

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of loan operations experience, particularly in commercial lending and equipment finance
  • High school diploma required
  • Strong hands-on experience with commercial lending and complex loan structures
  • Proficiency in loan servicing systems, such as Lease Complete or ACBS
  • Advanced Excel and analytical skills
  • Deep understanding of loan accounting and regulatory requirements
  • Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Administer and service a variety of complex loan types
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of loan transactions
  • Monitor compliance with loan covenants and regulatory requirements
  • Manage equipment financing documentation and asset details
  • Reconcile payments and reporting for syndicated loans
  • Review loan documentation for accuracy and compliance
  • Identify process inefficiencies and drive operational improvements

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and equity ownership
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Generous time-off policies and a robust 401k matching program
  • Tuition assistance for professional development
  • Employee volunteer and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for hands-on business learning and career growth
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Loan Operations Administrator

Location:
Block 23

What you'll do:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Loan Operations Administrator to support complex lending products, including commercial finance, equipment finance and leasing, and syndicated/participation loans. This role is critical to ensuring accurate loan servicing, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across a diverse portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
  • Administer and service complex commercial loans, equipment finance agreements, leases, and syndicated/participation loans
  • Ensure accurate booking, funding, maintenance, and payoff transactions within core systems
  • Monitor loan covenants, ticklers, and compliance requirements


Equipment Finance & Leasing
  • Manage lease structures, documentation, and asset-level details (FMV, capital, TRAC leases)
  • Track collateral, residuals, and payment structures
  • Coordinate with customers and internal teams on funding, including due diligence and servicing in accordance with established procedures


Syndications & Participations
  • Reconcile participant payments, notices, and reporting requirements
  • Review and interpret credit agreements and coordinate with agent banks, participants, and internal stakeholders; may include interest distribution and payment processing.


Financial Controls & Compliance
  • Ensure accurate interest accruals, fee amortization, and financial reporting.
  • Support month-end quarter-end, and year-end closing processes


Documentation & Compliance
  • Review loan documentation for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to credit approvals.
  • Ensure adherence to policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
  • Maintain proper loan files ensuring electronic files are submitted to FCM in accordance with appropriate SLA.


Process & Operational Excellence
  • Identify process inefficiencies and recommend/implement improvements.
  • Support system enhancements and testing efforts
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for lease operations
  • Assist in maintaining current procedures, training materials, and operational guidelines.


Risk & Audit Support
  • Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews.
  • Identify and escalate operational risks and control issues.
  • Contribute to remediation efforts and ongoing control improvements.


What you'll need:
  • 5+ years of loan operations experience (commercial lending and equipment finance preferred)
  • High school diploma required
  • Strong, hands-on experience with commercial lending, equipment finance, syndicated and participation loans
  • Proficiency in loan servicing systems (e.g., Lease Complete, FIS, ACBS, or similar)
  • Strong understanding of loan accounting, amortization, and interest calculations
  • Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities
  • Deep knowledge of equipment finance, leasing structures, and syndicated lending.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and loan documentation standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


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%
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