Homebuilder Finance Loan Administrator Manager

Columbia Bank•Mountlake Terrace, WA

7d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provides organizational leadership and day-to-day management for a team of front-line loan administration professionals supporting the Homebuilder Finance group within the Commercial Real Estate Division. The role requires commercial real estate lending, loan closing, and construction or homebuilder finance knowledge, including complex loan documentation, closing requirements, funding processes, and post-closing administration. It oversees construction draw administration and ongoing loan servicing, including draw requests, documentation review, funding conditions, borrower requirements, and coordination with lending, credit, legal, operations, and other internal partners. The manager maintains real estate loan closing and construction lending/disbursement expertise and overall operational integrity. The role provides technical counsel and guidance to loan administrators and production teams, monitors audit findings and remediation, supports efficient processes and high customer-service standards, and contributes to bank-wide operating procedures, practices, and controls. It hires, motivates, retains, coaches, and develops talent; recommends and implements process improvements and quality controls; coordinates with senior and executive management; and advises business units on processes, procedures, and best practices. The role safeguards company assets and ensures compliance with bank policies and applicable regulations. The position is fully onsite at 24120 Van Ry Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043, and requires frequent travel. The pay range is $110,000 to $140,000, with possible performance-based incentive compensation. Columbia Bank offers a competitive total rewards package and describes its commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 7 years of relevant experience and an in-depth understanding of commercial real estate financing, loan closing, construction administration, bank procedures, and compliance regulations.
Proven ability to effectively manage and develop others.
Experience creating and implementing banking policies, procedures, practices, and documentation.
Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the bank.
Demonstrated accountability, dependability, initiative, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Proven ability to think creatively when solving problems.
Proficiency with personal computers and related software, such as Word and Excel.
Ability to train and present to small and large audiences, or interest in learning to do so.
Ability to work fully onsite at the posted location.
Frequent travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior management or supervisory experience leading a team, hiring, and conducting performance evaluations.
Experience supporting commercial construction, residential development, or homebuilder lending portfolios.
Hands-on knowledge of complex loan documentation, closing requirements, funding processes, post-closing administration, and construction draw administration.
Experience balancing risk management and operational discipline with responsive support for relationship teams and clients.

Responsibilities

Maintain real estate loan closing and construction lending/disbursement expertise and operational integrity within the department.
Provide closing and technical counsel to loan administrators and construction review and disbursement guidance to Homebuilder Finance loan administrators and the production team.
Monitor audit findings and remediation, and promote efficient operations processes and high customer-service standards.
Assist in developing and implementing bank-wide operating procedures, practices, and controls to ensure compliance with bank policies and regulations.
Identify, hire, motivate, retain, coach, and develop team members.
Recommend, formulate, and test process improvements and quality-control procedures with loan support services; support training and implementation to streamline processes and increase productivity.
Coordinate operations and activities with senior and executive management.
Provide business units with expertise and recommendations regarding processes, procedures, and best practices.
Ensure appropriate standards are implemented to safeguard company assets.
Manage diverse work groups, including groups operating from remote locations.
Keep current on regulation changes; follow bank policies, procedures, and compliance regulations; and complete required annual or job-specific training.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable bank policies and procedures, including Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, and Bank Security requirements.
May coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as a subject-matter expert.
Demonstrate and foster Columbia's corporate culture, take personal initiative, and serve as a positive example.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible associates.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions.
Employee assistance program.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Tuition assistance.
Mental health resources.
Identity theft protection.
Legal support.
Auto and home insurance.
Pet insurance.
Access to an online discount marketplace.
Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.
Possible performance-based incentive compensation.