VP, Loan Administration: Risk & Operations Leader

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Position:Vice President-Loan Administration

Location: Oak Brook, IL

Job :325

# of Openings:1

Vice President, Loan Administration

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Lakeside Bank is seeking an experienced
Vice President, Loan Administration
to play a key leadership role in our Commercial Loan Operations team. This position offers the opportunity to influence risk management, operational excellence, and policy execution while partnering closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced banking environment, enjoy building strong controls, and take pride in developing people and processes, this role offers meaningful impact and long‑term career growth.

Position Overview

Reporting to the
Senior Vice President, Loan Administration
, the Vice President will assist in overseeing Commercial Loan Operations, ensuring strong loss‑prevention controls, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. This role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership and collaboration across the Bank.

What You’ll Do

As Vice President, Loan Administration, you will:

• Lead and support
  
  Credit Administration risk management, ensuring loans are documented, funded, and administered in accordance with approvals and policy
• Oversee loan documentation, funding, and post‑funding compliance, including enforcement of loan terms
• Manage collateral services, trailing documents, participations, and tickler systems
• Provide leadership and guidance to Loan Administration staff, including training, workflow oversight, and performance input
• Conduct final reviews and approvals for loan booking, construction loan funding, draw requests, interest reserves, and authorizations
• Oversee real estate tax escrows and annual escrow analyses
• Serve as a key liaison between Loan Administration and other Bank departments
• Coordinate and support regulatory exams and internal audits, including preparation of reports and examiner requests
• Manage loan document imaging and scanning operations, ensuring data accuracy and system integrity
• Act as administrator for
  Laser Pro and Baker Hill Tickler systems
  , monitoring updates and compliance
• Contribute to policy development, documentation of procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in special projects and bank‑wide initiatives as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in commercial loan documentation
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment

• HMDA experience
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in loan operations or credit administration

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Salary Range:
  
  Approximately $90,000 – $120,000 annually, based on experience
• Exempt position
• Medical (BCBS PPO & HMO options), Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employer‑paid Life/AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Optional supplemental benefits including life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance

At Lakeside Bank, we value expertise, accountability, and collaboration. You’ll join a team committed to sound banking practices, strong customer relationships, and continuous improvement—while working in an environment that respects experience and supports professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disability/Veteran

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Lakeside Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.