Loan Operations Administrator II - Commercial Real Estate
About the role
The Loan Administrator II – Commercial Real Estate (CRE) is responsible for independently managing a pipeline of commercial real estate loan transactions, including originations, renewals, modifications, and extensions. This role focuses on executing timely, accurate closings while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned pipeline of CRE loan transactions with varying complexity
- Review loan approvals to determine required due diligence, documentation, and closing structure
- Coordinate directly with borrowers and internal stakeholders to obtain and validate required information
- Closing Coordination & Execution:
- Partner with legal counsel, title companies, and escrow agents to prepare and finalize loan documentation
- Review title commitments, surveys, and related due diligence to ensure proper collateral positioning
- Identify and resolve issues impacting closing timelines, including title exceptions and documentation gaps
- Risk & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Flood, KYC, and AML standards
- Maintain complete and accurate loan files that are audit-ready
- Validate documentation to ensure alignment with approved credit terms
- Funding & Disbursement:
- Coordinate loan closings and ensure all financial components are accurately reconciled
- Support loan funding, including disbursement processing and closing logistics
- Post-Closing Support:
- Track and clear post-closing conditions and trailing documentation
- Partner with Loan Servicing to address borrower needs and ensure smooth transition
- Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate with team members and leadership to support production goals
- Participate in training and development initiatives
- Contribute to process improvements and operational consistency
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent required; higher education preferred
- 3+ years of CRE loan closing experience
- Strong understanding of real estate lending and documentation requirements
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (Flood, KYC, AML)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously with accuracy
Qualifications
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.
Benefits
- Ownership stake in the company
- Medical and dental insurance
- Time off
- A great 401k matching program
- Tuition assistance program
- An employee volunteer program
- A wellness program
Skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to manage complex transactions
- High level of client service
- Understanding of real estate lending and documentation requirements
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (Flood, KYC, AML)
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously with accuracy
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Ownership stake in the company
- Medical and dental insurance
- Time off
- A great 401k matching program
- Tuition assistance program
- An employee volunteer program
- A wellness program
Pay
Competitive salaries based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the team.
Contact Information
To learn more about Western Alliance Bank, visit our website at www.westernalliancebank.com. For questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488.