Commercial Loans Specialist - Join Robert Half in Los Angeles, CA

Are you a detail-oriented professional with expertise in commercial loans and portfolio management? Robert Half is partnering with a leading financial institution in Los Angeles, California to find a skilled Commercial Loans Specialist for a long-term contract role. This position is perfect for candidates passionate about loan servicing, compliance analysis, and ensuring seamless operations in commercial lending. With the booming financial sector in Los Angeles, this opportunity offers hands-on experience in managing high-value loan portfolios while working in one of the most vibrant economic hubs in the United States.

As a Commercial Loans Specialist, you will play a critical role in maintaining audit-ready loan files, updating monitoring systems, and supporting relationship managers. If you have a proven track record in loan documentation, financial covenant management, and regulatory compliance, this role at Robert Half will allow you to leverage your skills in a fast-paced environment. Jobs in Los Angeles, CA like this one are in high demand, offering competitive pay and professional growth.

About the Role

This long-term contract position focuses on the end-to-end management of commercial loan portfolios. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, California, United States, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Compliance, and Portfolio Managers. The role demands precision in handling physical and electronic loan files, generating insightful reports, and facilitating smooth loan closings. Robert Half specializes in placing top talent in financial services roles, ensuring you have the support to excel. Ideal for those seeking Robert Half careers in banking and lending, this job emphasizes accuracy, system proficiency, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will involve a mix of administrative, analytical, and supportive tasks essential to commercial lending operations:

• Organize and prepare comprehensive loan files for efficient sorting, uploading, or scanning to centralized imaging centers, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
• Maintain both physical and electronic loan files to the highest audit standards, mitigating compliance risks.
• Create and meticulously manage borrower, guarantor profiles, along with reporting structures and financial covenants within advanced loan monitoring systems.
• Swiftly update customer profiles and covenants in response to credit approvals or updated loan agreements, keeping data current.
• Provide expert assistance to Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers, resolving inquiries and troubleshooting system-related issues promptly.
• Generate accurate, regular portfolio management and monitoring reports using loan tracking software to inform strategic decisions.
• Oversee all insurance requirements for new loans, while vigilantly ensuring existing policies remain valid and up-to-date.
• Conduct thorough reviews of executed loan and credit documents, verifying signatures, dates, initials, and other critical elements.
• Facilitate seamless loan closings by collaborating closely with Operations and Compliance teams to approve, book, and fund loans efficiently.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests with precision and speed.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this Commercial Loans Specialist role, you should possess:

• Proven experience in commercial loan servicing, monitoring, and documentation, ideally in a banking or financial services environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational prowess to handle complex loan portfolios.
• Proficiency with loan monitoring and tracking systems; experience with similar financial software is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of compliance standards, audit processes, and regulatory requirements in commercial lending.
• Ability to review and validate loan documents for accuracy in signatures, dates, and legal compliance.
• Excellent communication skills for assisting managers and collaborating across teams.
• Familiarity with insurance oversight and financial covenant management.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Candidates with 3+ years in loan portfolio management will stand out. Robert Half provides comprehensive vetting to match the best fit.

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Robert Half offers unparalleled opportunities in Los Angeles, CA jobs, with a salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 USD yearly for this role, reflecting market rates for skilled specialists. Enjoy long-term contract stability, potential extensions, and access to Robert Half's extensive network for future career moves. Benefit from professional development resources, a collaborative culture, and the prestige of working with top-tier clients in finance. In Los Angeles' dynamic market, this position provides exposure to cutting-edge lending practices. Apply now to elevate your career in commercial loans with Robert Half!

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