Complex Commercial & Industrial; C&I) Loan Closing Administrator; in-office; Chandler, Irvine, Denver, Las Vegas

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets.

We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Location: Fully In-Office (5 days a week)

• Chandler, AZ
• Irvine, CA
• Las Vegas, NV
• Midvale, UT
• Houston, TX

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Complex Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Loan Closing Administrator to join Zions Bancorporation. The Loan Closing Administrator plays a key role in supporting the closing of our most complex commercial and industrial transactions, ensuring exceptional accuracy, risk management, and compliance throughout the entire documentation and due diligence process.

This position leverages strong analytical, research, and communication skills to interpret sophisticated commercial loan agreements, resolve unique closing issues, and protect the bank's asset-backed collateral and lien positions. Additionally, the Administrator provides leadership within the team, offering guidance, training, and mentorship to less experienced loan specialists and closers.

In this role, you will interact closely with relationship managers, underwriters, credit officers, external legal counsel, and commercial borrowers throughout the closing process
, serving as a key partner in driving successful transaction outcomes and ensuring an exceptional client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Analysis & Condition Management: Review complex C&I credit approvals for compliance, appropriate lending authority, and proper collateral perfection guidelines. Interpret complex credit agreements to establish clear, actionable conditions to close.
• Collateral & Lien Perfection: Perform detailed analysis of collateral security requirements under UCC Article
  9. Coordinate the preparation and filing of UCC-1 financing statements, and manage the execution of Deposit Account Control Agreements (DACAs), stock pledges, and specialized liens on equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable.
• Asset-Backed & Risk Due Diligence: Apply a solid working knowledge of commercial lending principles, risk management, and C&I due diligence. Review borrowing base certifications, field audits, and financial covenants to ensure operating lines and asset-based facilities are structured safely prior to funding.
• Outside Counsel Coordination: Partner with and manage external legal counsel on custom attorney-prepared loan documentation, complex credit agreements, security agreements, and escrow closing instructions. Verify that all drafted documents align precisely with credit approvals and bank policy guidelines.
• Regular Client & Partner
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as the central communication hub during the closing lifecycle. Maintain regular, proactive…