Construction Loan Administrator

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Construction Loan Administrator in Chicago to manage construction loan disbursements and coordinate lender activities. You will advise clients on bank products, regulatory changes, and market trends while supporting loan structuring and risk assessment processes.

The role requires knowledge of real estate construction, strong Excel skills, and the ability to travel to client locations as needed. Hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial or residential real estate construction, draw administration, client servicing, and lending experience.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with banking, loan, and client management systems.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and sales skills to service client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Administers construction loans (commercial and residential) with real estate lending officers.
• Counsels clients on products/services, regulatory changes, and banking implications.
• Assists in structuring and negotiating complex loan agreements per guidelines.
• Analyses risk related to real estate development: sponsor, architect, contractor, market and repayment risk.
• Defines and oversees funds release requirements at each construction stage and coordinates inspections.
• Assists in monitoring creditworthiness and presents to loan committee and policy.
• Prepares proposals and sales presentations for clients; travels to client locations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Negotiation

Leadership

Sales

Tools

Excel

Job description

## Construction Loan AdministratorApply: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R161700**About Northern Trust** As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. The key responsibilities of the role include: * Administers construction loans (both commercial and residential), working with real estate lending officers to underwrite all construction risk issues.* Counsels client on emerging issues, bank products/services, legal/regulatory changes, and general environment, translating the impact on client''s activities and banking services.* Keeps abreast of current developments and market trends to better identify and service clients.* Assists in structuring and negotiating complex loan agreements according to guidelines established by senior bank and business unit management. Assists in analyzing and quantifying risk associated with the real estate development team, including sponsor, architect and contractor, project market issues, and repayment risk, including holdbacks and restrictions.* Defines and oversees the requirements for the release of funds at each stage in the construction process. Coordinates inspections to ensure repayment.* Assists in monitoring and evaluating the credit worthiness of clients and prospects which includes a written document and presentation to loan committee and credit policy to ensure a high quality loan portfolio, (i.e., KNOW YOUR CLIENT).* Assists in preparing proposals to address client needs and making sales presentations.* Travels regularly to client locations.The successful candidate will benefit from having:* In depth knowledge of finance and relevant business segment specific issues usually acquired through prior commercial real estate experience is required to manage client relationships.* Skills in negotiation, leadership, and sales are necessary to service the client relationship. Knowledge of real estate industry and construction is required to authorize release of funds.* Knowledge of applicable industry laws and regulations, usually acquired through prior lending experience or through completion of the lending program, is required to structure loans. Analytical skills are required to review credit and make recommendations.* Proficient in Excel; familiarity with banking, loan, and client management systems. 5+ years in commercial or residential real estate construction, draw administration, client servicing, and lending experience, including experience in reviewing legal documentation necessary for subject loans.#LI-LK2, #LI-HybridSalary Range:$74,200 - 126,200 USD*Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.* **Work Authorization** Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). **Working with Us** As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.