Senior Specialist - Fulfillment Documentation SBA National

Value PropositionOur values define us and our culture inspires us to change lives for the better. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and every success we experience begins with them. Together we are committed to making a positive impact in our local communities. We champion a culture of continuous learning, work-life integration, and inclusion. We promote a digitally enabled work environment to continuously enhance the experience of our employees and customers.OverviewThis is a full-time, remote career opportunity. Core working hours will be 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.The role will act as the primary resource for Small Business Administration (SBA) clients following credit approval to facilitate the loan through settlement including general administrative functions, relationship manager and client correspondence, due diligence review, coordination with bank counsel, and document delivery. Works to settle new and modified Small Business Administration (SBA) commercial loans and complete due diligence in a timely manner. Prepares and delivers all required loan documentation. Ensure that the loans are settled according to credit approval, Bank policy, SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SBA SOP) and that they adhere to state and federal lending regulations to reduce the risk of financial loss to the Bank. The role will understand client needs and engage professionally and proactively with clients, attorneys, internal partners and all third parties to ensure an efficient and effective fulfillment process, understanding various risks associated with closing and documentation of SBA commercial loans and working to mitigate identified risks. May serve as a mentor, including supervisory responsibility for less experienced SBA Fulfillment Specialists or Processors.ResponsibilitiesConducts due diligence on SBA loan parties, collateral, and all pertinent approval requirements, including review of corporate/entity documentation, UCC and lien searches, title commitments, and insurance policies, in accordance with SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).Reviews entity formation and organizational legal documents to validate authorized signers and ensure appropriate parties are included in SBA loan documentation.Reviews and analyzes documentation to ensure compliance with approved credit terms, bank policies, SBA SOPs and applicable federal and state regulatory standards.Collaborates directly with SBA borrowers, relationship managers, credit officers, and internal operations teams to facilitate a smooth loan closing process.Partners closely and communicates professionally with external third parties, including outside counsel, title companies, and insurance providers, to collect and validate all required documentation.Prepares and maintains internal SBA-specific closing checklists as well as attorney checklists for assigned loans to track progress and ensure all conditions are met prior to settlement.Verifies critical loan attributes such as borrower and guarantor information, loan terms, and collateral descriptions to ensure consistency with SBA E-Tran Terms and Conditions and internal systems.Ensures all due diligence documentation aligns with Fulton’s internal records and SBA requirements.Prepares SBA loan documents using Fulton’s internal documentation system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SBA SOP.Coordinates with bank counsel to review outside counsel documentation ensuring compliance with approved underwriting guidelines, company policies, SBA SOPs, and regulatory standards for all states.Reviews loan documentation prepared by counsel to ensure bank approval and guidelines are followed and addresses any discrepancies between attorney documentation and bank requirements.Coordinates settlement logistics, prepares and approves disbursements, and provides instructions to fund in accordance with bank and SBA guidelines.Assists in resolving documentation issues and procedural questions, ensuring compliance and timely resolution.Manages a high volume of SBA loan transactions simultaneously, prioritizing tasks independently to meet deadlines and service level agreements (SLAs).Consistently meets SLAs with both internal partners and external clients, maintaining a high standard of service and responsiveness.Additional ResponsibilitiesIf assigned supervisory duties, plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of staff, provides guidance and coaching, establishes individual goals and objectives, monitors volume, workflow and quality, manages performance.QualificationsEducationAssociate Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: business, administration or related. (Required)Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: business, administration or related. (Preferred)Experience5 or more years knowledge of commercial lending functions, with a focus on Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs, including familiarity with SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), lending docu