Loan Administration

First Bank Texas seeks a motivated Loan Administration/Portfolio Manager to help us deliver exceptional service while supporting the next phase of our growth. This position plays a critical role in supporting our expanding commercial lending team. This position is ideal for a seasoned banking professional with a strong Commercial Real Estate (CRE) background who enjoys managing complex transactions, working closely with lenders and attorneys, and ensuring a seamless client experience from approval to closing and beyond.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in keeping deals on track, we'd love to talk with you.

As a key member of our lending team, you will:

• Manage commercial loan relationships through the approval, closing, funding, and portfolio management process.
• Coordinate loan closings with borrowers, lenders, title companies, attorneys, appraisers, and other third-party vendors.
• Review loan approvals and ensure all required documentation and conditions are satisfied prior to closing.
• Facilitate and monitor construction loan draws, inspections, lien releases, and project funding requests.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies, regulatory requirements, and loan covenants.
• Monitor portfolio performance, maturities, reporting requirements, exceptions, and financial statement tracking.
• Support lenders in managing customer relationships and identifying opportunities for continued growth.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial loan administration, portfolio management, credit administration, or commercial lending support experience.
• Strong understanding of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) lending structures and documentation.
• Experience coordinating loan closings and working directly with attorneys, title companies, and other third parties.
• Knowledge of commercial loan documentation, perfection requirements, collateral management, and covenant monitoring.
• Experience administering construction loans, including draw management and funding coordination.
• Proficiency with nCino or a comparable commercial loan operating system.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Equal Opportunity Employer