Sr Commercial Lending Documentation & Operations Specialist
$53,602–$80,413 year
On-siteArlington Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Oversee commercial loan documentation, closing, booking, and post-closing functions for CRE, C&I, small business, and future SBA lending activities. Prepare, review, and coordinate loan documentation while ensuring accurate reflection of credit approvals and terms. Facilitate closings with borrowers, attorneys, and third parties; verify due diligence items including title work, insurance, and collateral. Provide leadership, training, and workflow management for the loan operations team; serve as escalation point for complex documentation and booking issues. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements through quality control reviews and operational oversight.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Minimum 5-7 years of commercial loan documentation, closing, processing, or loan operations experience
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience using LaserPro loan documentation software in a commercial lending environment
- Demonstrated expertise in preparing, reviewing, and managing loan documentation through LaserPro
- Recognized as an advanced/expert LaserPro user with the ability to troubleshoot complex documentation issues and ensure compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements
- Experience providing training, mentoring, and guidance to staff on LaserPro functionality, documentation processes, and best practices
- Proven ability to serve as an internal LaserPro Subject Matter Expert (SME) and trainer
- Minimum 2 years of experience training, mentoring, or leading staff preferred
- Experience supporting CRE, C&I, and small business lending required
- SBA lending experience preferred or willingness to develop expertise in SBA loan programs
- Extensive knowledge of commercial loan documentation and closing requirements
- Strong understanding of commercial real estate, commercial business, and small business loan structures
- Knowledge of loan booking systems, collateral management, and servicing processes
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Effective leadership, training, and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 5-7 years of commercial loan documentation, closing, processing, or loan operations experience
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience using LaserPro loan documentation software in a commercial lending environment
- Demonstrated expertise in preparing, reviewing, and managing loan documentation through LaserPro
- Recognized as an advanced/expert LaserPro user with the ability to troubleshoot complex documentation issues and ensure compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements
- Experience providing training, mentoring, and guidance to staff on LaserPro functionality, documentation processes, and best practices
- Proven ability to serve as an internal LaserPro Subject Matter Expert (SME) and trainer
- Minimum 2 years of experience training, mentoring, or leading staff preferred
- Experience supporting CRE, C&I, and small business lending required
- SBA lending experience preferred or willingness to develop expertise in SBA loan programs
- Extensive knowledge of commercial loan documentation and closing requirements
- Strong understanding of commercial real estate, commercial business, and small business loan structures
- Knowledge of loan booking systems, collateral management, and servicing processes
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Effective leadership, training, and communication skills
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