Remote Lead Closing Officer, CRE & Real Estate Syndications

KeyBank; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank's Real Estate Capital division seeks a Lead Closing Officer to provide advanced closing expertise for a national team handling complex commercial real estate loans within ICG, IRE, and HC lines. You will serve as a subject-matter expert, guiding Closing Officers, coordinating with attorneys, title and insurance providers, and clients to ensure accurate, compliant documentation and timely funding.

You will manage preclosing and postclosing activities, review third-party reports, negotiate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Paralegal training, law degree or LPO license preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience in banking or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Manage endtoend pre- and postclosing activities for complex loan structures.
• Provide subjectmatter expertise during the closing process and review credit approvals, term sheets, and closing checklists.
• Coordinate timelines, monitor conditions, and ensure all requirements are satisfied before funding and after close.
• Review loan documentation for conformity with credit approval and policy; negotiate clientrequested changes with counsel.
• Engage external parties including legal counsel, title agents, and insurance providers to complete transactions.
• Coordinate funding, booking, settlement, and delivery of closing documents.
• Maintain data integrity and digital closing files; escalate risks and issues.
• Mentor team members and participate in process-improvement projects.

Skills

Commercial lending concepts

Closing process

Client service

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Paralegal training or law degree (preferred)

Tools

LoanIQ

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

KeyBank's Real Estate Capital division seeks a Lead Closing Officer to provide advanced closing expertise for a national team handling complex commercial real estate loans within ICG, IRE, and HC lines. You will serve as a subject-matter expert, guiding Closing Officers, coordinating with attorneys, title and insurance providers, and clients to ensure accurate, compliant documentation and timely funding.

You will manage preclosing and postclosing activities, review third-party reports, negotiate