Location: Oswego, NY or East Syracuse, NY

Apply Today: If you're detail-oriented, organized, and ready to grow your career in commercial lending with a community-focused bank, we want to hear from you. Join the Pathfinder Bank team and be part of something meaningful.

Join a team that values your expertise and your community: At Pathfinder Bank, you're not just an employee, you're a valued part of a team that takes pride in helping local businesses and communities grow. When you join us, you’re joining a people-first culture built on respect, development, and service.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off
• A commitment to career growth and internal mobility
• Community-focused culture with paid volunteer opportunities
• A supportive team that truly values your contributions

About the Role: Commercial Loan Closing Coordinator

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Commercial Loan Closing Coordinator to support our commercial lending team. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant closings for a variety of commercial loans. You’ll serve as the key liaison between loan officers, attorneys, borrowers, and internal departments — keeping everything on track and in alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare loan packages and instruction letters for external counsel; collaborate with bank counsel for finalization
• Order appraisals, environmental reports, collateral searches, and supporting documentation
• Track loan and line expiration dates, collaborating with lenders to ensure proper action is taken
• Manage and monitor all commitment conditions to ensure timely clearance
• Serve as the main point of contact for all parties involved in the closing process
• Prepare and review closing documents, in-house or with closing counsel
• Maintain Excel-based reports to track status, deadlines, and progress
• Provide post-closing support during the transition to Quality Control

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in loan processing or closing, preferably in commercial lending
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort working with Excel and document systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Location:
This position can be based at either our Oswego headquarters or our East Syracuse branch, depending on candidate preference. 

• Associate’s degree in finance, business, or equivalent work experience closing real estate loans
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor
• Intermediate computer proficiency (especially with Excel)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic math skills for loan calculations and document review
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Federal and State loan compliance regulations
• Familiarity with financial institution products and services
• Prior experience in commercial or real estate loan processing or closing