Senior Commercial Loan Closing Specialist

Wells Fargo Bank•Dallas, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Commercial Loan Closing Specialist to support its Real Estate Banking, REIT Finance Group, and Specialty Real Estate Finance teams in the Commercial Real Estate group, part of Corporate Investment Banking Lending Operations. The specialist coordinates commercial real estate loan closings from pre-close through funding, working with loan teams, borrowers, outside counsel, and third-party partners to ensure documentation and due diligence are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with closing requirements. The position handles moderately complex to complex bilateral and syndicated commercial real estate loans and a high volume of closings. It evaluates and uploads data into systems of record, reviews loan booking and money-movement documentation, resolves or escalates closing issues, and ensures activities meet internal policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and negotiated terms. The role is hybrid, with work in the office at a posted location in Dallas, Texas, or Charlotte, North Carolina. Additional hours may be required as needed. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 4 years of commercial loan closing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education, or a combination.
Ability to work in the office at a posted location under a hybrid schedule.
Willingness to work additional hours as needed.
Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Commercial loan experience, preferably in commercial real estate, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of commercial real estate loan documentation and closing processes.
Knowledge of syndicated commercial real estate lending.
Experience coordinating loan closings and related due diligence activities.
Experience reviewing loan documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with established requirements.
Experience working with internal business partners, legal counsel, borrowers, and third-party vendors.
Ability to navigate multiple systems and applications and learn new technology.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead pre-close activities for moderately complex to complex bilateral and syndicated commercial real estate loans, including client onboarding, flood and insurance due diligence, and background investigations.
Evaluate and facilitate accurate data uploads into systems of record in compliance with bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with loan teams, borrowers, outside counsel, and third-party vendors to obtain due diligence items and closing documentation.
Work with internal flood partners to meet applicable Flood Disaster Protection Act requirements and internal procedures.
Manage a high volume of closings accurately and on time, prioritizing work and adapting to changing deadlines.
Review and resolve closing-related issues, escalating matters when appropriate.
Perform quality reviews of loan booking and associated money-movement documentation for compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Review closing activities and documentation for conformity with established procedures.
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
Interact with internal and external customers throughout the loan closing process.
Exercise independent judgment while receiving direction from leaders and developing knowledge of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Follow applicable risk and compliance programs, policies, and procedures; escalate and remediate issues in a timely and effective manner.