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Loan Closer

Patriot Bank, N.A., Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925

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The Senior Account Executive / Loan Closer is a seasoned banking professional responsible for the end-to-end closing of commercial loan transactions, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely funding. This role requires deep experience with commercial loan documentation, collateral perfection, and closing coordination, as well as strong proficiency in LaserPro (Wolters Kluwer). The ideal candidate operates independently, exercises strong judgment, and partners effectively with Credit, Loan Operations, Legal, Relationship Managers, and external counsel.

Loan Closing & Documentation

Manage the full closing lifecycle for high-net-worth lines of credit, C&I, CRE, and specialty commercial loans (rediscount lines of credit)

Ensure loan documents strictly conform to credit approval memos, term sheets, loan policy, and regulatory requirements

Coordinate closing conditions, waivers, and post-closing deliverable

Prepare, review, and finalize loan documents including:

Notes, Loan Agreements, Mortgages/Deeds of Trust

Security Agreements, UCC filings, Guarantees

Construction riders, assignments, and ancillary documents

Coordination & Execution

Schedule and manage closings, fundings, and disbursements

Review title commitments, surveys, insurance certificates, and closing statements

Serve as the primary point of contact for:

Relationship Managers

Credit Administration

Legal counsel (internal and external)

Title companies, surveyors, appraisers, and borrowers

Confirm accuracy of lien positions, entity authority, and legal descriptions

Ensure proper collateral documentation and perfection, including:

UCC-1 filings and continuations

Real estate lien filings (mortgages, deed of trust, etc.)

Assignment of leases and rents

Compliance & Quality Control

Identify and resolve documentation discrepancies or structural issues prior to funding

Maintain high standards for

audit, examiner, and investor readiness

Ensure adherence to:

Bank loan policy and procedures

OCC / FDIC regulatory expectations

State and federal lending regulations

Ensure complete and accurate loan files

Coordinate booking and boarding of loans into core and servicing systems (Fiserv)

Track trailing documents and cure deficiencies timely

Requirements

7+ years of commercial loan closing experience in a bank or regulated financial institution

Advanced hands‑on experience with LaserPro (Wolters Kluwer)

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple closings simultaneously

Strong written and verbal communication skill

Demonstrated experience closing loans:

C&I loans with complex collateral structures, including rediscount line with borrowing bases

Unsecured loans to high-net-worth entrepreneurs

Strong knowledge of:

UCC filings and collateral perfection

Title, survey, and insurance requirements

Preferred

Experience in a community or regional bank environment

Familiarity with OCC-regulated bank expectations

Experience supporting loan purchases, participations, or syndicated credits

Paralegal or legal background a plus

Workplace

Primary workplace in either Stamford, CT or Southern California. Our company values in‑person work environments for efficiencies, learning, apprenticeship and collaboration. Travel not required.

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