Commercial Loan Officer

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $100k - $130k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Cooperative Business Services (CBS)

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2003

💸 Finance

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

Finance • SaaS • B2B

<Cooperative Business Services (CBS)> Cooperative Business Services (CBS) is a provider of end-to-end commercial lending solutions that partners primarily with credit unions and other financial institutions. It offers a mix of professional services — underwriting, loan servicing, portfolio management, participations, loan workout, construction management, and shared business development officers — alongside a loan portfolio management SaaS product (ExRA), vendor due diligence, and secure document exchange. CBS also supports borrowers with commercial real estate, SBA, and construction loans, aiming to help credit unions diversify balance sheets and expand business lending in their communities.

📋 Description

• Generate, evaluate, and structure commercial loan opportunities, including CRE, term loans, lines of credit, and SBA 7(a)/504 products. • Perform initial financial analysis and pre-screening to assess creditworthiness and deal viability. • Coordinate with internal teams (underwriting, closing, and administration) to efficiently move loans from origination through closing, ensuring complete and accurate documentation. • Serve as a primary point of contact for borrowers, credit union partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless lending experience. • Build and maintain referral networks (CPAs, brokers, attorneys, etc.) and represent the organization at events to generate new opportunities. • Educate clients and partners on lending solutions, maintain regular touchpoints, and support long-term relationship expansion. • Stay informed on market trends and collaborate with marketing on targeted business development initiatives. • Uphold high levels of responsiveness, professionalism, and service in all interaction.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending. • Syndication/participation lending knowledge highly preferred. • Strong understanding of commercial loan products, credit analysis, and underwriting fundamentals. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage borrowers, partners, and internal stakeholders across varying levels of financial knowledge. • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate cross-functionally while contributing to shared business goals. • Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines simultaneously. • Solid financial acumen, including the ability to interpret financial statements, assess credit risk, and support sound lending decisions. • Knowledge of commercial lending markets, including industry trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics. • Effective sales and negotiation skills, with the ability to identify opportunities, structure solutions, overcome objections, and close deals.

🏖️ Benefits

• Base compensation for this role ranges from $100,000 - $130,000 • This role is also eligible for the Commercial Lender Incentive Program • Cell Phone Reimbursement • Remote Work Environment • Generous Holidays: Take advantage of 13 paid holidays each year • Community Service Time: You will have eight hours of paid time each year for volunteer work. You can use this individually or join group activities. • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Choose from a selection of medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefit plans to suit your needs. Additionally, the company provides company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance equivalent to 1 time your salary. • 401(k) Plan: The company provides a generous matching contribution of up to 6%. • Tuition Assistance