Lending Specialist

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
In-Office
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Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
The Lending Specialist manages deal flow, interacts with stakeholders for timely closings, coordinates closing documentation, and ensures proper loan processing of funds and payments.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Act as the liaison and primary point of contact with internal and external customers/stakeholders from approval to deal closing, as well as being point of contact for questions, requests, and inquiries during life of loan monitoring/servicing.
  • Manage deal flow pipeline with Relationship Managers and leading the interaction with internal downstream stakeholders to ensure timely closings.
  • Coordinate and review closing documentation (with counsel or internal doc prep) and information with relevant stakeholders for due diligence, application processing, insurance, operational feasibility, optimal execution mechanics, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with the execution and process flow of the transaction, including escalation of issues and designing solutions that ensure risks are covered through adequate controls and protections. Order necessary documents to complete the file and prepare supplemental documents when necessary.
  • Partner with relevant operations teams (closing and servicing departments) to ensure proper booking, accrual reconciliations, and daily cash positions.
  • Ensure initial loan funding (if there is a draw at close) and ongoing life of loan activity (payments, draws, payoffs, etc.) are properly processed and booked with downstream stakeholders.
  • Carefully review loan documents for closing to ensure accuracy; close loans when necessary.
  • Communicate with Lenders any issues that arise prior to closing.
     
Preferred Qualifications
Required Skills:
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
  • Confident in ability to enforce policies, procedures and processes when/if challenged.
    Strong PC skills using Microsoft office applications as well as Bank's core system and nCino software.
  • Highly proficient in all areas of customer service, organizational skills, data input, time management and handling multiple tasks simultaneously within a high volume, strict deadline work environment.
Required Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; up to 3 years Lending Assistant or Loan Processor experience.
Preferred Experience:
  • Knowledge of Commercial Real Estate and C&I loan documentation.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Up to 3 years Lending Assistant or Loan Processor experience

Valley Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Valley Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Valley Bank.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage spans medical, dental, and vision with HSA/FSA options alongside life, AD&D, disability, and EAP support. The breadth presents as a comprehensive, modern package for a regional bank.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off offerings include vacation/PTO, sick leave, and volunteer PTO. Feedback suggests these elements contribute positively to work–life balance even when base pay feels light.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and, for eligible employees, a deferred compensation plan. The presence of these programs strengthens total compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Morristown, New Jersey
3,595 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

At Valley, we aren’t just your average financial institution; we're your trusted partner in building a brighter future. With a widespread presence across the U.S., we've been serving communities since 1927. For over 95 years, our team of dedicated professionals has been committed to creating better banking opportunities for our customers and fostering growth and prosperity in the communities we serve. From personalized financial solutions to comprehensive banking services, home mortgages, commercial lending, and wealth management, we're here to help you achieve your financial goals, no matter how big or small. We understand that each individual and business has unique challenges and opportunities, and we're here to listen, understand, and provide tailored solutions to help you succeed. ©2025 Valley National Bank. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Housing Lender. All Rights Reserved.

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