Lending Deal Structuring Specialist

Hancock Whitney; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney in New Orleans seeks a specialized lending professional to set up deal structures, process loan packages, and support funding activities. The role involves onboarding borrowers, facilities, and credits, plus handling rate changes, extensions, and cross-bank communications.

Strong knowledge of commercial loans, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal skills are required. This position emphasizes accuracy, multitasking, and collaboration with Relationship Managers and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Loan Operations/Operations experience.
• Preferred 2+ years of syndication and participation processing.
• Excellent knowledge of commercial loans and documentation.
• CBT certifications may be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze all specialized loan packages for completion and accuracy.
• Support closing and funding activities; process funding requests per loan agreement.
• Set up deal and facility structures on participations, syndications, LOCs, and NMTC loans.
• Onboard borrowers, guarantors, facilities, fees, and loan conversions.
• Transact rollovers, rate changes, extensions, and modifications.
• Provide payoff quotes/letters to participations, syndications and NMTC loans.
• Escalate issues to management; identify process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree or Vocational Certification preferred

Banking CBT certifications: Reg B, Reg CC, Reg O, Reg Z; HMDA; CRA/RESPA/RMR

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hancock Whitney in New Orleans seeks a specialized lending professional to set up deal structures, process loan packages, and support funding activities. The role involves onboarding borrowers, facilities, and credits, plus handling rate changes, extensions, and cross-bank communications.

Strong knowledge of commercial loans, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal skills are required. This position emphasizes accuracy, multitasking, and collaboration with Relationship Managers and