Wholesale Banking Loan Closer Supervisor

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The Wholesale Banking Loan Closer Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and workflow management of a team of Wholesale Commercial Loan Closers for purpose of documentation preparation, review and closing of large complex commercial loan transactions. The position includes coaching, recruiting, audit response, project assistance, documentation, and due diligence oversight of various high dollar complex real estate and non-real estate transactions. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

·       Leads, motivates, develops and supervises the daily operations of the Wholesale Banking Loan Closer.

·       Delegates work, monitors work flow, volume and timelines. Expedites efforts as needed to meet demands and service level agreements.

·       Resolves conflicts as it relates to the Wholesale Banking Loan Closer daily functions expeditiously and effectively through research, analysis, identifying trends, patterns, and potential system issues while communicating with applicable parties.

·       Reviews and reports the wholesale banking metrics and performs trend analysis

·       Performs quality review checks of wholesale loans to ensure consistency and accuracy in documentation, due diligence, and adherence to federal regulations, compliance requirements, and loan policy.

·       Identifies coaching opportunities in team members and provides training assistance where needed.

·       Assists in development, implementation, and maintenance of the commercial operational procedures and processes related to commercial loans, while ensuring they align with the lending compliance environment and adhere to all bank regulations.

·       Assists with the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants within the Wholesale Banking Loan Closer role.

·       Prepares and monitors various management reports relevant to the Wholesale Banking Loan Closer, including but not limited to monthly production, quality control reviews, quarterly service level agreements, compliance audits, and post closing review reports.

·       Collaborate, contribute, and at times, lead key project initiatives as it relates the Commercial Hubs.

·       Perform duties of the Wholesale Banking Loan Closer as needed.

·       Demonstrates leadership skills with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships. Coach, inspire, mentor and retain a high performing team.

·       Advanced knowledge of a wide array of commercial loan types such as Construction, Participations, Syndications, Commercial Construction, Asset Based lending, Swaps, and their corresponding documentation for both real estate and non-real estate transactions.

·       Able to read, analyze and interpret complex attorney-prepared commercial loan documents.

·       Advanced critical thinking skills with the ability to research, analyze, evaluate viable options, draw sound conclusions, present findings and make thoughtful recommendations, considering overall risk and short-term and long-term impact.

·       In-depth knowledge of commercial loan compliance policy, closing processes and procedures, as well as banking regulatory requirements relating to complex commercial loans.

·       Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

·       Able to plan, schedule, and organize professional schedule to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

·       Able to provide a high level of interactive service to others, building relationships, and addressing identified needs.

·      Retains a high level of computer and organizational skills which may include Microsoft Office, loan documentation systems, cloud based systems, and shared drives.

·       7 or more years as Commercial Loan Closing Coordinator or equivalent role required.

·       Leadership experience required.

·       Management experienced preferred.

·       High school diploma or GED required.

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.