Loan Administrator - CRE Closing

Loan Administrator - Cre

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires. Associated Bank is seeking a loan administrator - cre to coordinate the successful closing and funding of commercial real estate and construction lending transactions. In this role, you will partner with borrowers, relationship managers, attorneys, and banking partners to move deals efficiently from due diligence through booking. You'll gain exposure to complex transactions while developing deep expertise in commercial real estate lending and loan administration.

Key accountabilities include managing the end-to-end closing process for commercial real estate and construction loans, ensuring transactions close accurately and on schedule. You will coordinate borrowers, legal counsel, title companies, syndication partners, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and meet closing requirements. You will review due diligence, insurance documentation, loan documents, and closing conditions to ensure compliance and completeness. You will prepare settlement statements, facilitate funding activities, and oversee the disbursement of loan proceeds. You will support syndicated transactions by managing member bank requirements, funding timelines, and documentation activities. You will monitor post-closing deliverables, clear documentation exceptions, and maintain complete and accurate loan files. You will maintain data integrity across lending and customer relationship management systems. You will ensure compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, and loan administration standards.

Education and experience required include a bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three or more years of customer service experience in a professional office environment. Three or more years of experience in commercial lending, commercial real estate finance, legal documentation, accounting, or loan administration. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously. Working knowledge of commercial loan documentation, due diligence requirements, and banking processes.

Why you'll love working here at associated bank, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values relationship building, continuous learning, and exceptional client service. We provide opportunities to expand your commercial real estate expertise, work on complex transactions, and grow your career in a supportive environment. Apply today to make an impact. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience. In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 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. Associated bank serves more than 120 communities throughout wisconsin, illinois, minnesota, and missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the midwest. Join our community on facebook, linkedin and x.