USA Back Office- Commercial Loan Associate

Role & responsibilities

• Assist loan officers in preparing, reviewing, and processing commercial loan applications from intake through closing.
  
• Gather, organize, and verify borrower financial documents such as tax returns, financial statements, rent rolls, and entity paperwork.
  
• Prepare loan files for underwriting and help ensure all required documentation is complete and compliant with company and regulatory standards.
  
• Coordinate with borrowers, attorneys, title companies, appraisers, and third-party vendors to keep transactions on schedule.
  
• Enter and maintain accurate loan data in the loan origination system and update pipeline reports.
  
• Track deadlines, follow up on outstanding items, and communicate status updates to internal teams and clients.
  
• Support the preparation of loan approval packages, term sheets, and closing documents.
  
• Provide responsive, professional customer service to borrowers throughout the process.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong understadning of Hotels, Motels, Hospitality Brands, Franchise
  
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
  
• 13 years of experience in commercial lending, banking, loan processing, or a related financial services role.
  
• Strong understanding of loan documentation and the commercial lending process is a plus.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with loan origination software is a plus.
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  

Perks and benefits

• Exposure to the US commercial lending and financial services industry
• Specialised experience in hotel, motel, hospitality and commercial real estate financing
• Direct interaction with US-based clients and professional stakeholders
• End-to-end exposure to commercial loan processing and closing
• Opportunity to develop financial analysis and transaction management skills
• Direct interaction with senior professionals and Partners
• Strong learning and growth opportunities within our expanding USA practice