Commercial Loan Manager

Commercial Loan Manager

Location: Sacramento, CA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 DOE

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, PTO and holidays

About the Opportunity

LHH Recruitment is partnering with a growing commercial real estate organization to hire their new Commercial Loan Manager to support its expanding portfolio. This role is central to the company’s financing operations and offers strong visibility with leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing commercial loans end-to-end and thrives in a highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven environment.

Position Summary

The Commercial Loan Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of commercial loan activity from initiation through closing and ongoing servicing. This role requires a hands-on professional who can independently manage complex loan processes, ensure compliance with lender requirements, and maintain accurate documentation across multiple transactions.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of commercial loan transactions from initial setup through closing and post-funding follow-up
• Review loan packages, agreements, and supporting documentation to confirm accuracy and completeness
• Serve as the primary point of contact for lenders, legal partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the loan process
• Ensure all reporting obligations, covenants, and deadlines tied to loan agreements are consistently tracked and met
• Monitor loan performance and flag risks or discrepancies for resolution
• Maintain organized, audit-ready records for all active and closed loan files
• Coordinate timelines across multiple deals and keep projects moving efficiently
• Support ongoing improvements to internal processes and documentation standards

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience managing the full lifecycle of commercial loans
• Direct experience with commercial real estate financing (no residential or consumer lending backgrounds)
• Background in a banking institution or similar financial environment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex loan workflows from start to finish
• Strong understanding of loan documentation, compliance requirements, and financial reporting
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Experience working with growing portfolios or high transaction volume environments
• Exposure to financial systems or loan tracking tools

What Sets This Role Apart

• Direct interaction with executive leadership and key decision-makers
• Opportunity to join a company experiencing significant growth and expansion
• Visible impact on high-value real estate transactions
• Clear growth path to a Director level role

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance