Senior Loan Operations Administrator

Western Alliance Bank

Senior SBA loan administrator managing SBA and complex commercial loan transactions for Western Alliance Bank. Coordinating documentation, compliance, funding, post-closing support, and junior staff mentorship.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeReno • Arizona, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $39 - $48 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing the full lifecycle of SBA and complex commercial loan transactions, ensuring compliance with SBA SOP and regulatory requirements while mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SBA Loan ProcessingComplex Commercial Loan StructuresLoan Documentation PracticesRegulatory ComplianceTeam Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Loan Transaction ManagementDue Diligence AnalysisCollateral Structure ReviewFee Calculation and ReconciliationLoan Funding and Disbursement

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Core Loan SystemsFinancial Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

SBA SOP7(a) Loans504 LoansExpress LoansMulti-Party Transactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full lifecycle of SBA and complex commercial loan transactions, including processing, documentation, closing, and funding
Analyze loan approvals to determine due diligence, documentation requirements, and closing structure
Coordinate with Relationship Managers, CDCs, legal counsel, title/escrow companies, and internal partners to facilitate timely closings
Direct preparation of loan documentation aligned with credit approval, SBA SOP, and program eligibility requirements
Communicate with borrowers and counterparties to obtain and validate required documentation
Ensure compliance with SBA SOP, regulatory requirements, and internal credit policy
Validate eligibility requirements to preserve SBA guaranty integrity
Review collateral structure, lien priority, insurance coverage, and third-party reports
Maintain complete, accurate, audit-ready loan files
Coordinate loan closings, funding packages, and settlement review
Book and fund loans in core systems
Process disbursements, wires, and vendor payments
Calculate, collect, and reconcile fees and closing costs
Deliver complete loan packages for boarding and coordinate handoff with Loan Servicing
Monitor post-closing requirements, trailing documents, collateral perfection, and SBA-specific conditions
Track and resolve exceptions to reduce guaranty risk
Support portfolio management through covenant monitoring, UCC tracking, and financial reporting
Serve as a subject matter expert on SBA lending and complex loan structures
Train, mentor, and guide Loan Administrators and junior staff
Identify process improvements and partner with leadership on standardization initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of SBA loan processing and closing experience, including 7(a), 504, and Express loans
High school diploma required
Strong working knowledge of SBA SOP, lending regulations, and loan documentation practices
Experience with complex commercial loan structures and multi-party transactions
Ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven pipelines with minimal oversight
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Ownership stake in the company
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
Employee volunteer program
Wellness program
Annual bonus/incentives may be available