Loan Administrator - Commercial Real Estate - Closing

Associated Bank • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Associated Bank as a Commercial Real Estate Closing Specialist, where you will lead the coordination of loan closings with strong due diligence. This role is central to delivering a smooth, accurate, and compliant closing experience for both clients and internal partners. You’ll gain exposure to sophisticated CRE transactions and grow your expertise across lending, legal documentation, and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Finance, or Accounting
• 3+ years customer service experience in a professional office setting
• 3+ years experience in commercial or CRE finance, legal documentation, or related field

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years experience in loan administration, including construction loan monitoring and/or loan closing
• 3+ years experience reviewing and analyzing credit and loan documents
• 3+ years commercial real estate due diligence experience

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end loan closings, including due diligence, documentation, settlement, and funding
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal loan policies
• Coordinate syndicated loan closings and manage communication with participating banks
• Manage borrower and deal team expectations, providing timely updates and issue resolution
• Oversee post-closing activities, ensuring documentation accuracy and clearing exceptions
• Maintain accurate loan data across systems and ensure file integrity

Benefits

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits

What This Job Offers

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