Senior Business Loan Specialist – Post Approval

Columbia Bank

Senior Business Loan Specialist at Columbia Bank managing post-approval lifecycle of business loans. Building relationships and ensuring compliance throughout documentation and closing process.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRoseburg • Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $25 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in business lending transactions, ensuring compliance and efficient processing from post-approval to closing. Proficient in loan administration, documentation, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Loan Administration ExperienceKnowledge of Real Estate TransactionsAnalytical and Problem-Solving SkillsStrong Written and Verbal Communication SkillsProficiency with Word and Excel

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Hard Skills

Business Lending TransactionsLoan DocumentationCompliance RequirementsTitle Insurance AnalysisData Input PreparationGL CertificationComplex Lending StructuresMulti-Phased Construction LoansBorrower-Based LendingCollateral Property Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTraining and Presentation SkillsCustomer Problem ResolutionCollaboration Across TeamsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Personal ComputersWord Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareBusiness Machines

Industry Keywords

BankingLoan AdministrationDocumentationFinancial InstitutionThird-Party ReviewAuditsCustomer Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

support the full lifecycle of business lending transactions, from post-approval through documentation and closing
ensure business loans are processed accurately, meet compliance requirements, and move efficiently to funding
build strong working relationships with bankers, underwriting partners, and external stakeholders
Partner with the Relationship Team to obtain and review information required for underwriting, documentation
Set up, process, and monitor documents and files for package completion to meet specifications of a customer request
Independently prepare data input sheets and provide required information for customer relationships to be boarded on the banks servicing system(s)
Maintain files with all required documentation for third-party review and prepares files for timely audits
Work with attorneys and other financial or legal resources to negotiate accurate documents to fully protect the financial institution’s interests
Responsible for ensuring all closing conditions are met and loans are closed within time frames
Review and resolve a variety of customer problems/issues regarding bank products and services
Responsible for GL Certification which includes research, balancing and certification.

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma/GED preferred
Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or related discipline preferred
More than 10 years banking, loan administration and documentation or relevant experience required
Solid loan administration experience with knowledge of complex lending structures, letters of credit, borrower-based lending, multi-phased construction and multiple collateral properties
Must have knowledge with real estate transactions
Demonstrated ability to analyze title insurance commitment reports including title exceptions and prepares title/escrow instructions
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to train and present to small and large audiences
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage internal and external customer relationships
Proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as Word and Excel, and other business machines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
an employee assistance program
life insurance
disability insurance
tuition assistance
mental health resources
identity theft protection
legal support
auto and home insurance
pet insurance
access to an online discount marketplace
paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays