Senior Loan Operations Administrator

Job Description

Overview

Execute loan funding, including booking, disbursements, and fee reconciliation

Ensure all conditions precedent to funding are satisfied prior to closing

Facilitate seamless transition to Loan Servicing through accurate and complete loan boarding packages

Monitor financial covenants, reporting requirements, and post-closing conditions

Proactively resolve exceptions and maintain compliance with ongoing credit requirements

5+ years of commercial loan closing experience

High School Diploma Required

Strong knowledge of C&I lending, collateral structures, and loan documentation

Experience with complex transactions, including participations and specialty lending structures preferred

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Manage a high-volume pipeline of complex commercial loan transactions, including new originations, renewals, modifications, and extensions.
Review credit approvals and structure transactions to determine required documentation and due diligence.
Coordinate closely with Relationship Managers, Credit, and Portfolio teams to ensure alignment and readiness for closing.
Lead coordination of all closing activities with internal stakeholders and external partners, including legal counsel, title, and escrow.
Direct preparation and review of loan documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with approved terms.
Identify and resolve potential closing risks, including collateral, lien, and structural issues.
Ensure all loan transactions meet bank policies, credit requirements, and regulatory standards.
Validate collateral perfection, entity structures, and borrower compliance requirements.
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready loan documentation.
Provide mentorship and training to Loan Administrators and junior staff.
Serve as a resource for complex and non-standard transactions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with complex transactions, including participations and specialty lending structures

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About Company

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.