Senior Commercial Closing Expert

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY seeks a Commercial Closing Officer to lead end‑to‑end loan closings, ensure accurate documentation, and coordinate with counsel and internal partners. You will validate closing packages, ensure alignment with credit terms, and maintain strict controls to mitigate regulatory risk.

You will work independently on complex transactions, handling timing, data integrity, and escalations while collaborating with Relationship Managers, Underwriters, and Legal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of commercial loan closing or 7+ years combined experience
• Strong communication and coordination skills with internal and external partners
• Ability to manage multiple closings with attention to data quality and compliance

Responsibilities

• Validate loan closing documents align with credit approval and regulatory requirements
• Review, interpret, and validate loan documentation for each transaction
• Complete the Commercial Closing Checklist and ensure readiness for review
• Coordinate with Bank counsel and internal partners for funding, booking and compliance
• Proactively identify gaps, mitigate risks, and escalate where needed
• Communicate clearly to address discrepancies and support workflow efficiency
• Manage multiple simultaneous closings to meet deadlines and quality expectations

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY seeks a Commercial Closing Officer to lead end‑to‑end loan closings, ensure accurate documentation, and coordinate with counsel and internal partners. You will validate closing packages, ensure alignment with credit terms, and maintain strict controls to mitigate regulatory risk.

You will work independently on complex transactions, handling timing, data integrity, and escalations while collaborating with Relationship Managers, Underwriters, and Legal.