What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lending Specialist III position at Zing! Recruiting?
Location: East North Plainfield, New Jersey (Rock location)
Position Type: Consultant / Contractor
Contract-to-Hire: Yes
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — 4 days in office / 1 day remote
We are seeking an experienced Loan Processor / Lending Operations professional to support commercial lending transactions from loan approval through closing and throughout the life of the loan.
The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of Lending Assistant or Loan Processor experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple transactions in a high-volume, deadline-driven banking environment.
Knowledge of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) lending documentation is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for internal and external customers and stakeholders from loan approval through closing and throughout the life of the loan.
- Manage the deal-flow pipeline in partnership with Relationship Managers to ensure timely and accurate closings.
- Coordinate with internal downstream teams and stakeholders throughout the loan process.
- Coordinate and review loan closing documentation with legal counsel and/or internal documentation teams.
- Review information required for due diligence, application processing, insurance, operational feasibility, regulatory requirements, and transaction execution.
- Support the execution and processing of lending transactions while identifying and escalating issues.
- Develop solutions and appropriate controls to mitigate transaction and operational risks.
- Order required documents and prepare supplemental documentation when necessary.
- Partner with closing and servicing teams to ensure proper loan booking, accrual reconciliations, and daily cash positions.
- Ensure initial loan funding, draws, payments, payoffs, and other life-of-loan transactions are properly processed and booked.
- Carefully review loan documents for accuracy and completeness prior to closing.
- Close loans when necessary and communicate any issues to lenders before closing.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all processes and procedures are followed.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 5–7 years of Lending Assistant or Loan Processor experience.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to confidently enforce policies, procedures, and established processes.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent customer-service skills.
- Strong data-entry and computer skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with banking systems and nCino preferred/required for the role.
- Knowledge of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) loan documentation.
- Knowledge of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) loan documentation.
- Experience supporting commercial lending transactions from approval through closing and servicing.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lending professional to join a banking environment where you will play a key role in loan processing, transaction coordination, closing, funding, and ongoing loan servicing.
If you have strong commercial lending experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines, we want to hear from you!
Apply today for this Hybrid Loan Processor / Lending Operations opportunity in East North Plainfield, NJ.
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