Team Lead, Commercial Loan Servicing

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GENERAL FUNCTION

The Team Lead, Commercial Loan Servicing leads and manages a team of Commercial Loan Servicing Advisors responsible for post-closing servicing, loan maintenance, and borrower support across the Commercial portfolio. This role ensures the accurate and timely execution of loan servicing activities, adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), and delivery of a high-quality customer experience. The Manager is accountable for team performance, operational excellence, and risk management, while fostering a culture of collaboration and employee development. This role partners closely with Credit, Sales, Loan Operations, and other internal stakeholders to support end-to-end lifecycle servicing of commercial loans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & Talent Management Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of Commercial Loan Servicing Advisors. Establish clear performance expectations aligned to departmental goals and SLAs. Build a strong talent pipeline through training, mentorship, and succession planning. Foster a collaborative team environment focused on accountability and growth. Loan Servicing Operations Oversight Oversee daily servicing activities including payment processing, advances, paydowns, payoff processing, and account maintenance. Ensure effective resolution of borrower inquiries and discrepancies. Monitor post-closing documentation collection and ensure timely clearing of exceptions. Ensure accurate execution of servicing activities and system updates. Operational Excellence & Process Management Ensure adherence to procedures, controls, and service level expectations. Identify process improvement opportunities, streamline workflows, and enhance system utilization to improve efficiency and reduce errors. Oversee data integrity and documentation accuracy across systems. Support departmental initiatives and operational projects. Risk Management & Compliance Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. Identify and escalation risks while ensuring appropriate controls are in place. Promote a strong risk culture. Stakeholder & Customer Engagement Serve as an escalation point for complex borrower issues. Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless loan servicing. Drive a high-quality customer experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a team of Commercial Loan Servicing Advisors, provide performance feedback, support development, and ensure appropriate staffing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. 5+ years of middle market commercial/corporate banking loan servicing experience. 2+ years of leadership experience. Strong knowledge of commercial loan servicing processes and systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Leadership and coaching; loan servicing expertise; operational management; risk awareness; strong communication; problem solving and decision-making.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

DOING THE RIGHT THING

Employees are expected to act with integrity, accountability, and adherence to all policies and procedures while delivering excellent service to customers and colleagues.

TEAM LEAD, COMMERCIAL LOAN SERVICING

Total Base Pay Range 71,100.00 - 145,900.00 USD Annual

LOCATION

Dallas, Texas 75201

EEO STATEMENT

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