Closing Specialist Jobs
Closing Specialist jobs are open across mortgage lending, real estate, title, and insurance, from entry-level to senior and team lead, with specializations in residential closings, commercial transactions, and title examination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Manage financial transactions, prepare performance reports, handle complex finance administration projects, and reconcile accounts.Job Description
Summary of the Position:
The Senior Commercial Loan Closing Specialist is responsible for processing and closing all Commercial Real Estate and C&I loans (these include new loans, loan renewals, loan modifications with a variety of structures, collateral, rates and terms), ensuring quality, completeness and accuracy. The position will work closely with the assigned Loan Administrator, Portfolio Manager, Relationship Manager, Borrower, Legal Counsel and Third Parties. This Role will have a high concentration of Construction and Agented Transactions. The role will be expected to perform the necessary due diligence to successfully close these transactions with minimal supervision. Examples of this work will be to complete the necessary Flood due diligence, Review and Opine on the Plan and Cost Report, confirm the accuracy of Insurance and the creation of Pro Rata’s for Agented Transactions. This information will be reviewed and compared against loan approvals and draft documents, ensuring all closing conditions and expectations have been met and closing can occur.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Reviews complex loan documents, initiates and drives deal closing calls that include internal and external deal team members and counsel.
- Ensures documentation accurately reflects the intentions of the credit approval.
- Facilitates teamwork and continuity.
- Proactively pursues gaining new knowledge to perform effectively in the role
- Prepares funding requests and ensure accurate and complete funding information to ensure a timely closing
- Ensures transactions are closed in compliance with the Bank’s loan policy and any other requirements designated by the credit approval.
- Works with Relationship Manager/Underwriter to understand the transaction and make sure that all relevant documentation is obtained for a timely closing.
- Liaises and coordinates pre-closing requirements with internal and external clients (Underwriter, Relationship Manager, Syndication Desk, Borrowers, Lenders).
- Demonstrates ability to balance required regulatory and policy requirements when making decisions.
- Ensures Know Your Customer “KYC” requirements have been met prior to closing a transaction.
- Resolves issues that might impede closing and use judgement to involve the manager and internal counsel when required.
- Completes post-closing steps to ensure that all necessary documentation is received by downstream partners.
- Monitors and clears loan exceptions
- Develops, designs, and follows inter-departmental controls and risk reducing processes.
- Positively accepts change and engages with team and relevant stakeholders. Engages in raining and Process Improvement Initiatives
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Post-secondary degree preferred
- Minimum 7 - 10 years of experience, including 5 years of bank operations processing, loan closings or related experience
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of loan documentation and lending regulations and ability to effectively interface with customers, internal and external counsel, compliance, credit, title companies, inspectors, insurance companies and other external contacts
- Job may require additional hours of work during peak periods to meet service levels
- Must demonstrate strong follow-up skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effective
Education
Work Experience
Certifications
Salary Range
Travel
Less than 25%Workstyle
ResidentThe total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Job Description Summary
Manage financial transactions, prepare performance reports, handle complex finance administration projects, and reconcile accounts.Job Description
Summary of the Position:
The Senior Commercial Loan Closing Specialist is responsible for processing and closing all Commercial Real Estate and C&I loans (these include new loans, loan renewals, loan modifications with a variety of structures, collateral, rates and terms), ensuring quality, completeness and accuracy. The position will work closely with the assigned Loan Administrator, Portfolio Manager, Relationship Manager, Borrower, Legal Counsel and Third Parties. This Role will have a high concentration of Construction and Agented Transactions. The role will be expected to perform the necessary due diligence to successfully close these transactions with minimal supervision. Examples of this work will be to complete the necessary Flood due diligence, Review and Opine on the Plan and Cost Report, confirm the accuracy of Insurance and the creation of Pro Rata’s for Agented Transactions. This information will be reviewed and compared against loan approvals and draft documents, ensuring all closing conditions and expectations have been met and closing can occur.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Reviews complex loan documents, initiates and drives deal closing calls that include internal and external deal team members and counsel.
- Ensures documentation accurately reflects the intentions of the credit approval.
- Facilitates teamwork and continuity.
- Proactively pursues gaining new knowledge to perform effectively in the role
- Prepares funding requests and ensure accurate and complete funding information to ensure a timely closing
- Ensures transactions are closed in compliance with the Bank’s loan policy and any other requirements designated by the credit approval.
- Works with Relationship Manager/Underwriter to understand the transaction and make sure that all relevant documentation is obtained for a timely closing.
- Liaises and coordinates pre-closing requirements with internal and external clients (Underwriter, Relationship Manager, Syndication Desk, Borrowers, Lenders).
- Demonstrates ability to balance required regulatory and policy requirements when making decisions.
- Ensures Know Your Customer “KYC” requirements have been met prior to closing a transaction.
- Resolves issues that might impede closing and use judgement to involve the manager and internal counsel when required.
- Completes post-closing steps to ensure that all necessary documentation is received by downstream partners.
- Monitors and clears loan exceptions
- Develops, designs, and follows inter-departmental controls and risk reducing processes.
- Positively accepts change and engages with team and relevant stakeholders. Engages in raining and Process Improvement Initiatives
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Post-secondary degree preferred
- Minimum 7 - 10 years of experience, including 5 years of bank operations processing, loan closings or related experience
Essential Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of loan documentation and lending regulations and ability to effectively interface with customers, internal and external counsel, compliance, credit, title companies, inspectors, insurance companies and other external contacts
- Job may require additional hours of work during peak periods to meet service levels
- Must demonstrate strong follow-up skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effective
Education
Work Experience
Certifications
Salary Range
Travel
Less than 25%Workstyle
ResidentThe total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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Who's Hiring
- Lowe's Home Improvement15
- Huntington Bank3
- Busey Bank2
- Wells Fargo2
- Regions Financial2
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in closing specialist jobs.
- Experience preparing Closing Disclosures, HUD-1 statements, or settlement statements
- Proficiency with closing software such as SoftPro, Qualia, RamQuest, or ResWare
- Knowledge of title examination, lien releases, and clear-to-close processes
- Notary public commission or ability to obtain one upon hire
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field
- Familiarity with RESPA, TRID regulations, and state-specific closing requirements
Tips for Your Closing Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to closing workflows
Highlight specific closing functions you own end-to-end: title searches, HUD-1 or Closing Disclosure preparation, lien releases, and wire coordination. Vague claims like 'handled closings' won't stand out the way a precise transaction count or loan type will.
List your software tools explicitly
Employers screen for platforms like RamQuest, SoftPro, Qualia, or ResWare before they read anything else. Put your software stack in a dedicated skills section near the top of your resume so it's visible to both recruiters and applicant tracking systems.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists closing specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by transaction type
Residential and commercial closing roles draw on different skill sets and rarely overlap in day-to-day duties. When searching, narrow by transaction type so you're not competing against specialists whose experience doesn't match yours.
Prepare a scenario answer about a closing gone wrong
Interviewers for closing roles almost always ask how you've handled a last-minute title defect, missing document, or wire delay. Have one specific example ready that shows you kept all parties informed and resolved the issue before the closing date.
Negotiate start date around licensing timelines
If a role requires a notary commission or state-specific title license you don't yet hold, address it upfront in the offer conversation. Many employers will adjust your start date or cover exam fees rather than lose a qualified candidate over a pending credential.
Closing Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most closing specialists?
The most active employers for closing specialists right now are Lowe's Home Improvement, Huntington Bank, and Busey Bank, and the most openings are in Texas, Virginia, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to track mortgage origination activity, so hiring picks up when rates shift and purchase or refinance demand rises.
How many closing specialist jobs are remote?
About 60% of closing specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in roles focused on digital or eClosing platforms rather than in-person signing tables. Title coordination and post-closing document review are the functions employers most commonly allow to be performed off-site.
How do you become a closing specialist?
Start by gaining experience in mortgage processing, title operations, or real estate administration, where you'll learn document preparation and transaction timelines. Obtain a notary commission in your state, since most employers require it. Study TRID and RESPA guidelines, then pursue an entry-level closer or closing coordinator role to build direct closing experience before moving into a specialist title.
Can you get hired as a closing specialist with little experience?
Yes, employers regularly hire candidates with limited direct closing experience when they have adjacent backgrounds in mortgage processing, loan origination support, or title admin work. Demonstrating familiarity with closing software, attention to detail in document review, and comfort working under hard deadlines carries more weight than years of experience alone at the entry level.
What does the closing specialist interview process look like?
Most closing specialist interviews involve a phone screen focused on your document and software experience, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. Expect scenario questions about resolving title defects, managing last-minute delays, and coordinating with lenders, agents, and buyers simultaneously. Some employers include a short assessment covering closing disclosure calculations or compliance knowledge before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to closing specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to closing specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, transaction specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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