Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Location:4224 Ridge Lea Road - Amherst, New York 14226

This role can be filled as either a Lead Closing Officer or Senior Closing Officer.

Qualified candidates must reside near one of the locations listed and be able to report to the office 1-3 days per week in a hybrid capacity.

Senior Closing Officer ABOUT THE JOB (JOB BRIEF) This position is responsible for: (a) independently manage and maintain an active closing portfolio consisting of moderate to highly complex loan transactions, (b) be proficient in understanding, analyzing and negotiating legal documents and loan closing due diligence (c) drive the closing process from loan approval through closing, reviewing due diligence along the process; and (d) be responsible for some continued post-closing monitoring. The product types that the Closing Officer should be proficient in range from simple extensions and modifications to complex borrowing base loans (including multiple tranche transactions), line of credit facilities, standby letters of credit or revenue bond transactions, any of which may be syndicated/participated. This Closing Officer is required to deliver superior client service to internal and external clients while using sound judgment and decision-making skills in gray areas for "win-win" outcomes while balancing policy, procedures, client needs and bank risks. Adherence to internal compliance procedures (OFAC, Patriot Act, etc.), credit approval, risk management and document standards is critical. The Closing Officer is expected to collaborate with the entire Servicing team, sharing information, knowledge, best practices and experiences in order to maximize efficiency, service quality and results. The Closing Officer may be asked to participate and/or lead special projects on

Essential Job Functions: Provide closing expertise to internal clients in pre-closing process through review of items required to close, review of credit approval and assistance with review of commitment letter and loan documentation Proactively drive the closing process with client, utilizing the closing checklist to identify and monitor progress of items required to close the transaction Engage/coordinate outside consultants necessary for the transaction including legal counsel and construction consultant Accumulate and review all loan documentation and other information for conformity to credit policy, credit approval, and commitment letter; analyze, review and negotiate client-requested changes with counsel and/or Sales as appropriate Review and analyze Borrower provided insurance with insurance standards Order flood zone determinations and provide analytical review and assurance of all federal regulated requirements are met for SFHA collateral, including movements in and out of a SFHA Review and analyze construction documents, including construction schedule, construction budget and construction contracts Ensure ongoing communication with client, Sales, legal counsel, title agent, construction consultant, Servicing Officer and all other necessary parties during pre-closing and closing process (initiate pre-closing meetings) Work with Servicing Officer, consultant and Sales to ensure project budget is balanced and conforms to loan approval Consistently deliver distinctive personalized service to external and internal clients; participate in client meetings Ensure all pre-closing conditions of approval are met prior to closing/funding and monitor all post-closing items Provide authorization to close to Servicing Officer; work closely with multiple parties to achieve a well-coordinated and timely closing, funding and booking of the transaction Effectively communicate and work with banks on syndicated/participated transactions; lead or participate in syndication bank group meetings and ensure Bank documentation and closing requirements are met Coordinate collection of all fees and charges necessary to close transactio (and utilizing various appropriate systems for management of such fees and charges) Provide required documentation for booking transaction and fees Utilize system for timely updates on deal status, and ensure all documentation is in place for timely uploaded and ensure all documentation is maintained in digital closing file Utilize internal Compliance Applications in order to ensure adherence to all governmental and fiduciary laws, including OFAC and Patriot Act Clearly and immediately communicate problems/issues with appropriate elevation of such problems/issues and assist in the resolution of such issues affecting client service and risk management Adherence to timeframes for all required training

Required Qualifications: (License, Certificates, Education, Skills, etc.) 4-year College Degree or equivalent real estate business experience Paralegal training, law degree and/or LPO license preferred Ability to work independently without on-site direct supervision Strong knowledge and experience in construction and interim loan financing including commitment/loan structures, title/liens, contracts, leases, AIA documents, project budgets, insurance, loan documents and other legal documentation, and compliance with state/market legal requirements Strong solution-oriented and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented Demonstrated decision-making ability Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a high closing volume environment Significant experience with multi-bank loan participations/syndications and secondary market standards Strong aptitude for analysis, systems and mathematics Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong planning and organizational skills Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a high-volume environment Familiarity with commercial loan accounting systems