Assistant Vice President (AVP) Commercial Loan Closer

HSBC Global Services Limited • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

HSBC is seeking an experienced Commercial Loan Closer to manage the documentation and closing of a diverse, complex portfolio of commercial banking transactions, including syndicated deals. The role involves taking ownership from assignment through closing, collaborating with internal partners and external counsel to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant loan closings. This position plays a crucial role in protecting the bank and facilitating the smooth completion of client deals by ensuring transactions adhere to HSBC procedures and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or Bachelor’s degree (business or related field) — or equivalent experience
• Progressive commercial loan closing experience within a bank or financial institution, including hands-on experience closing syndicated loans
• Strong working knowledge of commercial loan documentation, commercial loan products, risk management, and servicing principles
• Understanding of relevant state laws governing commercial mortgages
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage high volume transactions at any time
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and leverage attorneys and business partners effectively
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Review approved credit terms, including key financial components, and ensure documentation aligns to approvals.
• Complete system checks and due diligence reviews to support a smooth closing process.
• Draft loan documentation in line with approved credit terms, policy, and credit standards.
• Identify issues early, propose practical solutions, and work with the business to resolve operational or legal risks.
• Engage and direct external lending counsel (as needed) to prepare documents to required standards.
• Close loans in line with established procedures, including funding and booking, confirming fees/expenses are accurate, documented, and collected, and ensuring HSBC security interests are properly perfected.
• Coordinate closing activity across relationship managers, internal/external attorneys, and borrower’s counsel.
• Transmit complete and accurate loan information to Servicing to enable effective post-close administration.
• Escalate where requirements can’t be met and propose alternative scenarios to enable closing.

Benefits

• Tailored professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Robust Wellness Hub
• Welcoming and inclusive work environment
• Industry-leading volunteerism policy
• Generous matching gift program
• Comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level