Commercial Real Estate Administrator
Job in
Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois, 60065, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
First Bank Chicago in
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
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Administrative/Clerical
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Commercial Real Estate Administrator (Administrative)
This position reports to: SVP/Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager.
Basic FunctionProvide support to the Commercial Real Estate group account officers by preparing loan files and coordinating loan closings with the Loan Operations department. Assist in collecting and monitoring the receipt of customer financial information.
Essential Duties- Gather necessary information and assemble loan files.
- Prepare Loan Operations checklists for new loans, renewals, and modifications.
- Order and review title insurance, flood certification, credit reports and other third‑party reports and alert account officers to any issues or concerns identified prior to final approval.
- Follow up with Loan Operations and/or account officers on outstanding items.
- Work with Loan Operations, account officers and attorneys to generate and review loan documents and coordinate loan closings.
- Review Loan Operations line tickler summary when an originated or renewed loan is booked to ensure all Financial Information Reporting & Monitoring requirements from the approved loan application are correctly reflected.
- Review loan‑accounting system reports to identify financial reporting information that is due or past due.
- Contact customers to request updated information and notify account officers of non‑response or challenges in obtaining required information.
- Upon receipt of financial information from customers, save to the shared drive and notify Loan Operations & the CRE Administration Officer.
- Review operating account covenants.
- Prepare Financial Tickler Exception Summary, tracking tickler exceptions over 30 days past due, for review at the CRE department meeting.
- Respond to client inquiries.
- Work with Loan Operations, Deposit Operations and Treasury Management to meet clients' banking needs.
- Obtain information from customers required to open new deposit accounts and coordinate account opening with Treasury Management.
- Serve as liaison between Treasury Management and CRE customers.
- Complete compliance‑related documentation including beneficial ownership and customer identification program.
- Attend department meetings.
- Attend training as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong verbal and written skills.
- Organized and detail‑oriented.
- Knowledge of real‑estate lending, loan policy, loan documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to interact with clients in a professional and diplomatic manner.
- Ability to collaborate with loan officers, Loan Operations, Credit and Treasury Management to accomplish goals.
- Ability to multi‑task while meeting deadlines.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent related experience.
- 2–3 years of experience in loan documentation or loan operations.
- Exposure to commercial real estate lending and/or paralegal training helpful.
- Salary Minimum: 75,000.
- Salary Maximum: 80,000.
- Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
First Bank Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance; 401(k); paid time off (PTO); and eligibility for an annual bonus. For a complete listing of benefits, please visit our website:
First Bank Chicago is an Equal Opportunity
Employer:
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