Loan Administrator - CRE Closing

Associated Bank; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Diversity-focused groups

Job summary

Associated Bank is hiring a Loan Administrator - CRE to coordinate closing and funding of commercial real estate and construction loans. You will work with borrowers, attorneys, and banking partners from due diligence through booking to gain deep CRE lending experience.

The role emphasizes precise document handling, regulatory compliance, and timely settlement activities within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of customer service in a professional office.
• 3+ years in commercial lending, CRE finance, legal docs, accounting, or loan administration.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end closing for CRE and construction loans.
• Coordinate with borrowers, counsel, title companies, and stakeholders.
• Review due diligence, insurance docs, and closing conditions.
• Prepare settlement statements and oversee funding/disbursement of loan proceeds.
• Support syndicated transactions and manage funding timelines.
• Maintain loan files and data integrity in systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Commercial lending

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Associated Bank is seeking a Loan Administrator - CRE to coordinate the successful closing and funding of commercial real estate and construction lending transactions. In this role, you will partner with borrowers, relationship managers, attorneys, and banking partners to move deals efficiently from due diligence through booking. You’ll gain exposure to complex transactions while developing deep expertise in commercial real estate lending and loan administration.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the end-to-end closing process for commercial real estate and construction loans, ensuring transactions close accurately and on schedule.
• Coordinate borrowers, legal counsel, title companies, syndication partners, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and meet closing requirements.
• Review due diligence, insurance documentation, loan documents, and closing conditions to ensure compliance and completeness.
• Prepare settlement statements, facilitate funding activities, and oversee the disbursement of loan proceeds.
• Support syndicated transactions by managing member bank requirements, funding timelines, and documentation activities.
• Monitor post-closing deliverables, clear documentation exceptions, and maintain complete and accurate loan files.
• Maintain data integrity across lending and customer relationship management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, and loan administration standards.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of customer service experience in a professional office environment.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial lending, commercial real estate finance, legal documentation, accounting, or loan administration.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of commercial loan documentation, due diligence requirements, and banking processes.

Preferred

• 3+ years of experience in construction loan monitoring and/or commercial loan closing.
• 3+ years of experience reviewing and analyzing credit and loan documentation.
• 3+ years of experience reviewing commercial real estate due diligence materials.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate documentation, title practices, state lien laws, and syndicated lending transactions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values relationship building, continuous learning, and exceptional client service. We provide opportunities to expand your commercial real estate expertise, work on complex transactions, and grow your career in a supportive environment.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence.

Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [e-mail] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$23.16 - $39.70 per hour