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Sauk Valley Bank · 6 hours ago

Commercial Loan Administration Manager

Sterling, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Sauk Valley Bank is seeking a Commercial Loan Administration Manager to oversee the loan administrative assistant team responsible for supporting the commercial and agricultural lending process. This role ensures compliance and efficiency in loan documentation while providing operational excellence throughout the loan lifecycle.

BankingFinancial ServicesLendingMobile Payments

Responsibilities

Serve as the final reviewer for loan documentation packages before closing and booking

Ensure all documentation matches approved credit terms and complies with internal policy an regulatory standards

Verify lien perfection (UCC’s, titles, insurance, appraisals, etc.) and ensure all collateral is properly documented

Act as the final control point for loan documentation accuracy and compliance and loan file completeness, minimizing exceptions and audit findings

Maintain expertise in complex commercial and ag loan structures, including participations, construction, and revolving lines

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of loan administrative assistants supporting lenders throughout the loan process

Assign workloads and monitor task completion to ensure loans move efficiently through the pipeline

Establish and maintain written standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote accuracy and consistency

Conduct quarterly coaching’s, set expectations, and provide regular coaching and feedback

Serve as an administrator for the bank’s LOS (e.g. nCino) and loan documentation platform (e.g. LaserPro)

Maintain system templates, workflows, and permissions to ensure compliance and efficiency

Partner with IT, credit administration, and compliance to enhance system functionality and support automation

Troubleshoot issues, coordinate system upgrades, and train users on system best practices

Oversee data entry for new applications, renewals, and extensions within the LOS

Ensure ordering and review of credit reports, flood certifications, title work, and entity documentation are completed accurately and timely

Verify that loan files are complete and ready for underwriting, approval, and closing

Monitor and manage collateral ticklers, exception reports, and document tracking after booking

Generate and review documentation and exception reports; ensure timely resolution of open items

Prepare loan files for internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory examinations

Collaborate with credit-administration and compliance to address audit findings and improve processes

Provide regular performance reporting to senior lending leadership

Partner closely with lenders, credit analysts, and compliance to improve loan documentation quality and process flow

Recommend and implement process enhancements that reduce turnaround time and improve lender efficiency

Contribute to scalable systems and processes that support ongoing bank growth and loan portfolio expansion

Qualification

Commercial loan documentationLoan origination system (LOS)Regulatory complianceAnalytical skillsLeadership experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Minimum five years of experience in commercial and/or agricultural loan documentation, administration, or loan operations within a financial institution

Prior leadership or supervisory experience required

Strong working knowledge of loan documentation requirement, lien perfection and regulatory compliance

Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail

Current driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities