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Responsible for ensuring completion and delivery of the Bank’s full Dealer Commercial Services closing capabilities for all assigned loans. Position serves as the first line of defense (1LoD), adhering to the necessary controls, to mitigate unnecessary exposure to risk. Works as part of the account relationship team/deal team with the specific responsibility to arrange for each loan to be documented and closed with the correct borrowing parties and per the agreed upon collateral and deal terms approved in an accurate and timely manner.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Validates that Loan Closing Documentation and all pre-closing Due Diligence Requirements have been met for each loan and align with approved credit terms and regulatory requirements and are properly reflected in the commercial loan system.
- Reviews, interprets, and validates the loan documentation for each unique loan, assuring key provisions are documented as per M&T Legal guidance and as advised in the Outside Counsel Manual.
- Completes the Dealer Commercial Services Closing Checklist, ensuring all required documents are complete and necessary data to close, fund and book have been captured correctly within established deadlines. Submits competed Dealer Commercial Services Closing Checklist to Senior Closing Officer for review and to obtain ‘Clear to Close’.
- Follows up with approved Bank counsel (as appropriate), as well as other Bank partners, to finalize the documenting, funding, and booking of the loan in accordance with Bank policies and procedures.
- Partners with designated team and other internal and external stakeholders to address discrepancies/issues found during due diligence, loan documentation, loan closing and review processes. Escalates issues as appropriate. Coordinates with co-workers and Team Leader to troubleshoot and resolve escalated problem situations, exception requests, and deviations from day-to-day business processes. Communicates and partners effectively with co-workers, working as a team player, and helping to create a positive team environment.
- Obtains confirmation of loan closing, and of the satisfactory review of executed loan documents and arranges and confirms loan funding and booking.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of processes, procedures and escalation guidance related to deliver accurate, timely and complete closing capabilities.
- Manages time to be able to meet deadlines while potentially working with multiple partners on multiple and/or concurrent closing requests, including being able to work with partners on ‘last minute’ modifications. Notifies Team Leader when support and escalation is needed.
- Assists and provides back up to other closing team members when necessary to fulfill incoming or in process requests.
- Attends regularly scheduled departmental training calls to maintain current knowledge of procedures, regulatory updates, and commercial products.
- Reports customer complaints to the Office of Customer Advocacy as appropriate.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Promotes an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Completes other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
The Dealer Commercial Services Closing capabilities include the following five functions: 1) validation of pre-close due diligence items, 2) arranging for and reviewing commercial loan documentation, 3) confirming alignment of the credit approval, loan documents and the loan system, along with finalizing the settlement sheet, the loan closing, and review of executed documents, 4) arranging and confirming loan funding, and 5) completion and submission of required data for loan booking followed by conducting and documenting a post-closing review.
Incumbent works as part of the account relationship team/deal team to build strong customer relationships while preserving the Bank’s strong credit culture, with the specific responsibility of this role being to close each loan to the correct borrowing parties and per the agreed upon collateral and deal terms approved, in an accurate and timely manner, and while assuring and working with approved Bank counsel (as appropriate), and documenting the loan in accordance with Bank policies and procedures, enabling and confirming funding and booking as well as validating key information both pre and post-closing.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
None
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years related commercial loan closing, commercial loan documentation, commercial loan operations, or commercial loan administration experience or in lieu of a degree, a combined seven (7) years’ higher education and/or work experience, with a minimum of three (3) years related commercial loan closing, commercial loan documentation, commercial loan operations, or commercial loan administration experience.
Previous experience with the bank’s full closing capabilities.
Knowledge of the commercial closing process and procedures, loan documentation, loan policy, applicable regulations, and affiliated technology.
Strong detail orientation for use examining information and identifying and resolving or escalating issues.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary for business partner relationships within and outside the organization.
Ability to work individually as well as a member of a team.
Self-motivated, well-organized individual.
Ability to work under time constraints and handle multiple tasks in support of various assignments.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Education and Experience Preferred:
Familiarity with Loan Approvals and Escalation/Exception Requirements, and potentially other approvals needed for closing.
Knowledge of unit/department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable products, systems, and workflows.
Paralegal experience helpful as well as experience in lending operations, underwriting and customer service.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $29.90 - $49.84 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Overview:
Responsible for ensuring completion and delivery of the Bank’s full Dealer Commercial Services closing capabilities for all assigned loans. Position serves as the first line of defense (1LoD), adhering to the necessary controls, to mitigate unnecessary exposure to risk. Works as part of the account relationship team/deal team with the specific responsibility to arrange for each loan to be documented and closed with the correct borrowing parties and per the agreed upon collateral and deal terms approved in an accurate and timely manner.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Validates that Loan Closing Documentation and all pre-closing Due Diligence Requirements have been met for each loan and align with approved credit terms and regulatory requirements and are properly reflected in the commercial loan system.
- Reviews, interprets, and validates the loan documentation for each unique loan, assuring key provisions are documented as per M&T Legal guidance and as advised in the Outside Counsel Manual.
- Completes the Dealer Commercial Services Closing Checklist, ensuring all required documents are complete and necessary data to close, fund and book have been captured correctly within established deadlines. Submits competed Dealer Commercial Services Closing Checklist to Senior Closing Officer for review and to obtain ‘Clear to Close’.
- Follows up with approved Bank counsel (as appropriate), as well as other Bank partners, to finalize the documenting, funding, and booking of the loan in accordance with Bank policies and procedures.
- Partners with designated team and other internal and external stakeholders to address discrepancies/issues found during due diligence, loan documentation, loan closing and review processes. Escalates issues as appropriate. Coordinates with co-workers and Team Leader to troubleshoot and resolve escalated problem situations, exception requests, and deviations from day-to-day business processes. Communicates and partners effectively with co-workers, working as a team player, and helping to create a positive team environment.
- Obtains confirmation of loan closing, and of the satisfactory review of executed loan documents and arranges and confirms loan funding and booking.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of processes, procedures and escalation guidance related to deliver accurate, timely and complete closing capabilities.
- Manages time to be able to meet deadlines while potentially working with multiple partners on multiple and/or concurrent closing requests, including being able to work with partners on ‘last minute’ modifications. Notifies Team Leader when support and escalation is needed.
- Assists and provides back up to other closing team members when necessary to fulfill incoming or in process requests.
- Attends regularly scheduled departmental training calls to maintain current knowledge of procedures, regulatory updates, and commercial products.
- Reports customer complaints to the Office of Customer Advocacy as appropriate.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Promotes an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Completes other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
The Dealer Commercial Services Closing capabilities include the following five functions: 1) validation of pre-close due diligence items, 2) arranging for and reviewing commercial loan documentation, 3) confirming alignment of the credit approval, loan documents and the loan system, along with finalizing the settlement sheet, the loan closing, and review of executed documents, 4) arranging and confirming loan funding, and 5) completion and submission of required data for loan booking followed by conducting and documenting a post-closing review.
Incumbent works as part of the account relationship team/deal team to build strong customer relationships while preserving the Bank’s strong credit culture, with the specific responsibility of this role being to close each loan to the correct borrowing parties and per the agreed upon collateral and deal terms approved, in an accurate and timely manner, and while assuring and working with approved Bank counsel (as appropriate), and documenting the loan in accordance with Bank policies and procedures, enabling and confirming funding and booking as well as validating key information both pre and post-closing.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
None
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years related commercial loan closing, commercial loan documentation, commercial loan operations, or commercial loan administration experience or in lieu of a degree, a combined seven (7) years’ higher education and/or work experience, with a minimum of three (3) years related commercial loan closing, commercial loan documentation, commercial loan operations, or commercial loan administration experience.
Previous experience with the bank’s full closing capabilities.
Knowledge of the commercial closing process and procedures, loan documentation, loan policy, applicable regulations, and affiliated technology.
Strong detail orientation for use examining information and identifying and resolving or escalating issues.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary for business partner relationships within and outside the organization.
Ability to work individually as well as a member of a team.
Self-motivated, well-organized individual.
Ability to work under time constraints and handle multiple tasks in support of various assignments.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Education and Experience Preferred:
Familiarity with Loan Approvals and Escalation/Exception Requirements, and potentially other approvals needed for closing.
Knowledge of unit/department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable products, systems, and workflows.
Paralegal experience helpful as well as experience in lending operations, underwriting and customer service.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $29.90 - $49.84 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Commercial Officer
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
PERM classification depends on the job's minimum requirements, not your personal credentials. If the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, it qualifies under EB-2. Otherwise, a bachelor's degree typically places it under EB-3.
Research prevailing wage before applying
Your employer's PERM filing must certify they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your Commercial Officer role in the specific metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level yourself before salary discussions so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified listings
Target employers with a documented history of employment-based green card sponsorship for trade and commercial roles. Migrate Mate lists employers who have filed for Commercial Officer and related positions, letting you focus applications on organizations already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Get your offer letter to specify the minimum requirements
PERM requires the employer to recruit at the job's minimum qualifications, not your actual credentials. Ask your hiring contact to confirm the offer letter matches the requirements they'll advertise during the mandatory DOL recruitment phase, since any mismatch can delay or invalidate the certification.
File the I-140 promptly to lock in your priority date
Your PERM certification is valid for 180 days. If your employer delays filing the I-140 beyond that window, the certification expires and the entire PERM process must restart. Nationals of high-demand countries should understand that the priority date, not the approval, determines when you can file for adjustment of status.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Review O*NET occupational codes before accepting a new role to confirm the positions are sufficiently similar.
Green Card Commercial Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can any employer sponsor a Commercial Officer for a green card, or do they need prior experience with immigration?
Any U.S. employer can sponsor a Commercial Officer through PERM, but the process demands significant HR and legal coordination. The employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and file with USCIS after DOL certifies the application. Employers new to sponsorship often underestimate the administrative timeline.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Commercial Officer role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement, while H-1B visa status is temporary and must be extended every three years. PERM requires a full DOL recruitment and prevailing wage process before USCIS even sees the case, adding months to the timeline. Additionally, nationals from high-demand countries face priority-date backlogs under both EB-2 and EB-3 that have no equivalent in the H-1B nonimmigrant context.
Where can I find Commercial Officer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for trade, commercial, and related roles. Searching there lets you identify organizations that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for similar positions, which signals genuine sponsorship capacity rather than theoretical willingness.
Does the PERM recruitment process put my current employer at risk of finding out I'm job searching?
PERM recruitment is conducted by the sponsoring employer, not by you, so your current employer is not notified. The DOL-required advertisements are placed publicly, but they describe a job opening at the sponsoring company. Your name does not appear anywhere in the PERM labor certification filing or the recruitment documentation.
Can I transfer my priority date if I change employers during the green card process?
Yes, once USCIS approves your I-140, the priority date can be carried over to a new employer's separately filed I-140, provided you meet the requirements of the new petition. This is distinct from AC21 portability, which protects your adjustment-of-status filing after 180 days of pending rather than transferring the date itself.