Senior Closing Officer​/Lead Closing Officer - Commercial Real Estate and Syndications

* Provide closing expertise to internal clients in pre-closing process through review of items required to close, review of credit approval and assistance with review of commitment letter and loan documentation
* Proactively drive the closing process with client, utilizing the closing checklist to identify and monitor progress of items required to close the transaction
* Engage/coordinate outside consultants necessary for the transaction including legal counsel and construction consultant
* Accumulate and review all loan documentation and other information for conformity to credit policy, credit approval, and commitment letter; analyze, review and negotiate client-requested changes with counsel and/or Sales as appropriate
* Review and analyze Borrower provided insurance with insurance standards
* Order flood zone determinations and provide analytical review and assurance of all federal regulated requirements are met for SFHA collateral, including movements in and out of a SFHA
* Review and analyze construction documents, including construction schedule, construction budget and construction contracts
* Ensure ongoing communication with client, Sales, legal counsel, title agent, construction consultant, Servicing Officer and all other necessary parties during pre-closing and closing process (initiate pre-closing meetings)
* Work with Servicing Officer, consultant and Sales to ensure project budget is balanced and conforms to loan approval
* Consistently deliver distinctive personalized service to external and internal clients; participate in client meetings
* Ensure all pre-closing conditions of approval are met prior to closing/funding and monitor all post-closing items
* Provide authorization to close to Servicing Officer; work closely with multiple parties to achieve a well-coordinated and timely closing, funding and booking of the transaction
* Effectively communicate and work with banks on syndicated/participated transactions; lead or participate in syndication bank group meetings and ensure Bank documentation and closing requirements are met
* Coordinate collection of all fees and charges necessary to close transaction (and utilizing various appropriate systems for management of such fees and charges)
* Provide required documentation for booking transaction and fees
* Utilize system for timely updates on deal status, and ensure all documentation is in place for timely uploaded and ensure all documentation is maintained in digital closing file
* Utilize internal Compliance Applications in order to ensure adherence to all governmental and fiduciary laws, including OFAC and Patriot Act
* Clearly and immediately communicate problems/issues with appropriate elevation of such problems/issues and assist in the resolution of such issues affecting client service and risk management
* Adherence to time frames for all required training
* 4-year College Degree or equivalent real estate business experience
* Paralegal training, law degree and/or LPO license preferred
* Ability to work independently without on-site direct supervision
* Strong knowledge and experience in construction and interim loan financing including commitment/loan structures, title/liens, contracts, leases, AIA documents, project budgets, insurance, loan documents and other legal documentation, and compliance with state/market legal requirements
* Strong solution-oriented and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented
* Demonstrated decision-making ability
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a high closing volume environment
* Significant experience with multi-bank loan participations/syndications and secondary market standards
* Strong aptitude for analysis, systems and mathematics
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong planning and organizational skills
* Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a high-volume environment
* Familiarity with commercial loan accounting systems
* PC proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word and Lotus Notes Email
* Provides closing expertise to RM/PM in pre-closing process through review of items required to close, review of credit approval and…