Loan Administrator - Commercial Real Estate Credit

About Safra National Bank of New York

Safra National Bank of New York ("Safra National") is a nationally chartered U.S. Bank supervised by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and member of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Headquartered in New York, with branches and offices in Florida, Massachusetts, California, and representative offices in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Panama, Safra National Bank is a leading private bank with a devoted team of relationship managers serving many sophisticated U.S. and international high net worth clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Loan Administrator to join our Commercial Real Estate Credit Department at the Assistant Vice President level. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the full lifecycle of CRE and Residential loan transactions — from documentation review and closing coordination through boarding, servicing, and post-closing administration. This is an excellent opportunity for a banking professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about operational excellence and compliance.

Experience

3–5 years of experience in loan administration, mortgage operations, commercial real estate lending, residential lending, or a related banking environment.
Demonstrated experience supporting both Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and Residential loan processes, including documentation review, closing coordination, boarding, servicing support, and exception tracking.
Hands-on experience with the Encompass loan origination system, including pipeline management, document review, data integrity validation, and workflow coordination.

Technical Knowledge

Working knowledge of CRE loan products, loan lifecycle processes, collateral documentation, escrow requirements, and post-closing administration.
Strong understanding of loan documentation, credit approvals, underwriting conditions, closing packages, and funding processes.
Familiarity with applicable lending regulations, compliance standards, and internal control requirements related to CRE and Residential lending.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Core Competencies

Exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills with the ability to review files for accuracy, completeness, and policy adherence.
Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple loans and competing deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate seamlessly across lending, underwriting, processing, closing, compliance, and operations teams.
Ability to identify discrepancies and escalate issues in a timely, professional manner.
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment when handling sensitive borrower and transaction information.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.

Workplace setting and schedule

5 days onsite, New York, NY
Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Safra National Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity

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