Commercial Loan Closing Manager

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Location: Remote in GA, NC, SC preferred. San Antonio, TX is also acceptable.
Travel: 2–3 times per quarter to the regions listed above.
Compensation: Base salary + KPI bonus (based on both bank and individual performance).
 
Job Summary:
Our community banking client’s Credit Services team is seeking a Commercial Loan Closing Manager to oversee the commercial lending process and team. This role acts as a subject matter expert, supporting lenders and staff with complex transactions while leading the Credit Services team to maintain high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and service. This role requires a seasoned leader who understands the nuances of commercial credit and can identify and mitigate risk.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, review, and finalization of commercial loan documents (C&I, CRE, SBA). Partner with commercial bankers and attorneys to ensure documentation is accurate, compliant, and complete before booking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial and credit teams, serving as a trusted advisor and operational leader.
• Manage a team of approximately 5 within the Credit Services function — providing training, coaching, and performance management (including hiring and termination decisions).
• Coordinate audit and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to OCC, federal, and state lending regulations.
• Monitor and continuously improve operational processes, performance metrics, and team standards.

 
Required Skills:

• 10–15+ years of overall banking experience, with a strong foundation in commercial lending operations.
• Deep experience in C&I and CML — originating, reviewing, and finalizing commercial loan and real estate documentation; full understanding of end-to-end commercial workflows.
• Proven people management experience (managing small teams of 3–5 or more).
• Paralegal or equivalent documentation experience, particularly handling non-standard or complex commercial deals.
• Experience in small or community banking environments (typically $1–5 billion in assets).
• Someone who can stand firm with commercial lenders, provide sound guidance, and confidently navigate gray areas with professional authority.

 
Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with nCino
• Experience with Finastra core banking systems
• Familiarity with TrueStage (loan documentation platform)

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