Senior Contract Administrator, Equipment Finance (Hybrid)

Commerce Bank; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Commerce Bank is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator – Equipment Finance to document commercial leases and loans ranging from $200,000 to $5,000,000, serving tax-based and tax-exempt entities. The role requires strong knowledge of UCC, policy application, and detail-oriented document preparation. Location is Clayton, Missouri with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite if in St.

Louis, remote if outside). Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in equipment finance document creation; base pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 5+ years relevant industry experience relating to document creation required in commercial equipment loan or lease environment for a financial institution required
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert in specialty areas, serving as a key resource for internal partners and a trusted point of contact for clients
• Manage client communications and expectations while proactively addressing questions to ensure a seamless, client-focused experience
• Verify approvals and conditions, along with reviewing lease and loan document requests and tracking any outstanding items
• Assist with document negotiations with outside counsel and review to ensure accuracy
• Review documentation requirements with clients to accomplish both the bank and client needs
• Create lease and equipment loan documents through internal systems, ensuring accuracy with approvals, internal requirements, etc.
• Prepare UCC financing statements to secure lien on collateral
• Verify insurance coverage on financed assets
• Set up escrow accounts and requests disbursement of funds
• Prepare lease amendment documentation
• Comprehend requests in order to produce, review, and explain ad-hoc reports to Senior Management
• Identify efficiencies within the department; write policy and procedures for the department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

UCC knowledge

Bank policy

Analytical skills

Time management

Accuracy

Team support

Detail oriented

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Commerce Bank is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator – Equipment Finance to document commercial leases and loans ranging from $200,000 to $5,000,000, serving tax-based and tax-exempt entities. The role requires strong knowledge of UCC, policy application, and detail-oriented document preparation. Location is Clayton, Missouri with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite if in St.

Louis, remote if outside). Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in equipment finance document creation; base pay