Commercial Loan Closing Manager I

Fifth Third Bank; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Rosemont, IL seeks a Commercial Loan Closing Manager I to direct a team responsible for commercial loan due diligence, documentation, and closing execution. You will interpret credit approvals, ensure lien perfection, and coordinate with internal partners to drive on-time closings.

The role demands 6–8 years in lending, 2+ years in leadership, and strong collaboration across teams. Base salary ranges with incentives are provided alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 6–8 years of commercial lending experience.
• 2+ years leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of loan documentation and credit policy.
• Strong decision-making and judgment skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to drive process improvement and efficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and banking systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of loan closing professionals responsible for due diligence, documentation and closing execution.
• Lead day-to-day loan closing activities and coordinate with RMs, PMs, UWs and Legal.
• Review credit approvals and interpret closing conditions to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure due diligence supports accurate documentation and lien perfection.
• Monitor pipeline, workload and timelines; identify process improvements.
• Maintain communication on transaction status and timelines with stakeholders.
• Support risk-based decision making within approved authority.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Commercial lending

Leadership

Credit policy

Decision making

Communication

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Banking systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

LaserPro

Job description

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Commercial Loan Closing Manager I directs the work of a team of loan closing professionals responsible for all aspects of commercial loan due diligence, documentation, and closing execution. This includes satisfaction of approval conditions prior to loan documentation preparation. The role partners closely with Relationship Managers (RM), Portfolio Managers (PM), Underwriters (UW), Legal, and other internal partners to ensure accurate interpretation of credit approvals and timely progression of transactions. The position plays a central role in coordinating activities across stakeholders to drive successful closing outcomes. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, escalating concerns as appropriate, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience leading commercial loan document preparation teams responsible for creating accurate loan documentation packages utilizing LaserPro or comparable documentation systems. Strong understanding of commercial loan structures, collateral perfection requirements, legal documentation, and quality control processes is preferred.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of loan closing activities.
• Serves as primary point of coordination and issue resolution for loan closings.
• Reviews credit approvals and interprets closing conditions.
• Ensures due diligence supports accurate documentation and lien perfection.
• Confirms satisfaction of closing conditions and addresses deficiencies.
• Partners with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Maintains communication on transaction status and timelines.
• Supports risk-based decision making within established authority.
• Monitors pipeline, workload, and timelines.
• Identifies and leads process improvement initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages a team of loan closing professionals.
• Provides feedback, coaching, and development.
• Builds succession plans and talent pipeline.
• Recognizes and rewards performance.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 6–8 years of commercial lending experience.
• 2+ years leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of loan documentation and credit policy.
• Strong decision-making and judgment skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to drive process improvement and efficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and banking systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment with extended computer use.

Commercial Loan Closing Manager I

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

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION – Rosemont, Illinois 60018

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