Senior Loan Processor — Commercial Lending

Zing Recruiting; North Plainfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zing Recruiting is seeking an experienced Loan Processor / Lending Operations Specialist in East North Plainfield, NJ. Hybrid work arrangement: 4 days in office, 1 day remote. Contract-to-Hire with 5–7 years of CRE/C&I lending experience.

The role covers loan approval through closing and servicing, ensuring accurate processing and compliance while coordinating with Relationship Managers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Lending Assistant or Loan Processor experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with CRE loan documentation.
• Experience with C&I loan documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with banking systems, preferably nCino.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and stakeholders from loan approval through closing and life of loan.
• Manage the deal-flow pipeline with Relationship Managers for timely closings.
• Coordinate with internal downstream teams and stakeholders throughout the loan process.
• Review loan closing documentation with counsel or internal teams.
• Review information for due diligence, processing, insurance, regulatory requirements, and execution.
• Support the execution and processing of lending transactions and escalate issues.
• Develop controls to mitigate transaction and operational risks.
• Order documents and prepare supplemental documentation as needed.
• Partner with closing and servicing teams for accurate loan booking and cash positions.
• Ensure proper loan funding, draws, payments, and payoffs are booked.
• Review loan documents for accuracy before closing.
• Close loans as needed and communicate issues to lenders.
• Maintain accurate records and follow processes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Customer-service

Data-entry

Banking systems

nCino

Microsoft Office

CRE knowledge

C&I knowledge

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

nCino

Job description

Zing Recruiting is seeking an experienced Loan Processor / Lending Operations Specialist in East North Plainfield, NJ. Hybrid work arrangement: 4 days in office, 1 day remote. Contract-to-Hire with 5–7 years of CRE/C&I lending experience.

The role covers loan approval through closing and servicing, ensuring accurate processing and compliance while coordinating with Relationship Managers and internal teams.