Commercial Documentation Officer

Marquette Bank • Orland Park, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Marquette Bank is seeking a Commercial Documentation Officer to join their team. This role is responsible for overseeing the commercial documentation staff in all activities related to loan documentation generation, funding, collateral perfection, exception resolution, and file management. The position also serves as a liaison with vendors for documentation software. The bank emphasizes making an impact, a supportive team environment, and offers growth opportunities, a benefits package, and community involvement.

Founded in 1945, Marquette Bank has grown to 20 branch locations, serving southwest Chicagoland with modern neighborhood banking services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or certification in Business Law, Business Finance or Commercial Real Estate Lending.
• Paralegal preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with commercial real estate loan documentation, construction loan documentation, and commercial loan documentation.
• Prior management experience required.
• Working knowledge of bank operations, systems, and regulatory guidelines.
• Self-motivated and willingness to implement changes to improve bank performance.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Team-oriented.
• Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Good customer service skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to handle difficult and sensitive business situations.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confirm loan presentation requests adhere to Loan Policy and have the proper approval authority.
• Review and evaluate supporting documents provided by the Commercial Banking origination team (i.e., Entity Formation Documentation, UCC Searches, Flood Zone Determinations, Title Commitments, Appraisals, Surveys, Environmental Audits, Tenant Leases, Rent Rolls, all other forms required to document or secure the loan).
• Maintain and review transaction checklist.
• Prepare and review loan documents utilizing software.
• Perform second review of documents prepared by team.
• When loan documents are prepared by outside counsel, forward supporting documentation to counsel and review documents prepared by counsel.
• Facilitate loan closing.
• Review and validate executed loan documents are properly executed.
• Work with title the company on date downs and final policies.
• Set up file monitoring in tickler systems.
• Forward documentation to the proper recording office to record and perfect the Bank’s lien on collateral.
• Resolve documentation exceptions listed in system.
• Assist in reviewing loan policies, procedures, strategies, and delivery systems utilized in the loan documentation process.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity initiatives as assigned.
• Prepare monthly department reporting.
• Oversee and manage documentation staff.
• Review work product and performance.
• Actively comply with all applicable laws and regulations to include the Bank Secrecy Act, HMDA, Community Reinvestment Act, and all other deposit, lending, or non-deposit service regulations; adhering to the Bank’s internal policies, procedures, and risk management responsibilities contained in the Employee Handbook, the Employee Code of Conduct, and other applicable policies.
• Perform job-related responsibilities that support departmental and organizational goals, consistent with the scope and purpose of the position.

Benefits

• Expansive benefits package
• Growth opportunities
• Gym subsidy
• Tuition reimbursement
• Community involvement opportunities
• Health insurance
• Term life and disability insurance
• Generous time off
• 401(k) Salary Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• FREE FunRewards checking account

What This Job Offers

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