Overview

- At World Business Lenders (WBL), we provide versátil, short-term commercial loans backed by real estate to help small and medium-sized businesses across the United States, particularly those facing difficulties securing traditional financing.
- We are a fast-moving, results-driven organization focused on efficient execution, strong risk management, and protecting the company's collateral position.

About the Role

- Maintain an organized and efficient closing pipeline.
- Ensure loans progress from Clear-to-Close through funding within established timelines.
- Support Closing Analysts in meeting productivity, accuracy, and quality expectationsIdentify and resolve closing issues before they cause delays.
- Ensure closing documentation is accurate and complete.
- Reduce closing errors and post-closing deficiencies.
- Maintain effective communication with internal departments and external closing partners.
- Escalate complex issues to the Closing Manager promptly. .

What Success Looks Like

- Maintain an organized, productive Closing Team with clear priorities and accountability.
- Ensure loans progress efficiently from Clear-to-Close through closing and funding, meeting established SLAs and quality standards.
- Promote accurate and complete closing documentation while minimizing delays and post-closing defects.
- Identify workflow bottlenecks, resolve routine operational issues, and escalate complex exceptions appropriately.
- Support effective coordination across internal departments and external partners while helping protect WBL's collateral position.

What You'll Be Doing

- Daily Closing Operations
- - Assist the Closing Manager with daily workflow, loan assignments, and closing priorities.

- - Monitor the closing pipeline to ensure loans remain on schedule.

- - Provide guidance and support to Closing Analysts on closing requirements and procedures.

- - Review loan documents, settlement statements, payoff documentation, closing instructions, and related closing documentation.

- - Verify that required closing conditions have been satisfied or appropriately approved before closing.

- - Coordinate with Underwriting, Credit, Processing, Title, Legal, and Funding to resolve outstanding conditions.

- - Identify potential closing delays and communicate concerns to the Closing Manager.

- - Assist with complex or time-sensitive closings as needed.





- Team Support & Training
- - Serve as the first point of contact for Closing Analysts regarding daily operational questions.

- - Assist with onboarding, training, and development of new team members.

- - Monitor individual workloads and assist with prioritizing assignments.

- - Provide feedback on work quality, accuracy, and productivity.

- - Reinforce compliance with established closing procedures and documentation standards.

- - Communicate recurring performance or workflow concerns to the Closing Manager.

- Closing Coordination & Issue Resolution
- - Coordinate with closing attorneys, title companies, settlement agents, and internal departments to facilitate timely closings.

- - Assist in resolving documentation discrepancies, outstanding conditions, and scheduling issues.

- - Monitor closing and funding deadlines and follow up on outstanding items.

- - Escalate complex legal, title, collateral, or funding issues to the Closing Manager and appropriate departments.

- - Ensure closing-related questions and concerns are addressed promptly.

- Quality Control & Process Improvement
- - Review closing packages for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

- - Identify documentation errors and potential closing deficiencies before funding.

- - Ensure adherence to established checklists, workflows, and company policies.

- - Assist with tracking closing errors, turnaround times, and outstanding conditions.

- - Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors.

- - Support the Closing Manager in implementing updated procedures and quality standards.

- Compliance & Risk Management
- - Ensure closing activities follow applicable company policies and regulatory requirements.

- - Identify and escalate documentation, lien, legal, and collateral concerns.

- - Support proper documentation and closing practices to protect WBL's collateral position.

- - Refer exceptions requiring management or Legal approval to the appropriate authority.





Requirements

Education

- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience preferred.

Required Experience

- 5+ years of experience in mortgage or commercial lending closing, title, escrow, settlement, or related operations preferred.
- Experience guiding team members, coordinating workflows, and managing loan pipelines and deadlines.
- Experience reviewing loan documents, title commitments, settlement statements, and closing requirements.
- Experience coordinating with attorneys, title companies, and internal lending teams.
- Ability to identify and resolve routine closing issues and escalate complex matters.

Must-Have Requirements

- Strong knowledge of loan closing, title clearance, collateral documentation, and real estate-secured lending.
- Ability to manage workloads, prioritize deadlines, and meet SLAs.
- Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Background / Industry Experience

- Experience in commercial or private lending, Non-QM mortgage lending, MCA, title insurance, escrow, or settlement.
- Previous experience as a Senior Closer, Closing Lead, or Closing Supervisor.

Key Soft Skills

- Leadership, accountability, and teamwork.
- Clear communication with internal teams and external partners.
- Strong prioritization, adaptability, and attention to detail.

Specific Technical Skills Needed

- Knowledge of closing, settlement, funding, post-closing, and title clearance.
- Ability to review loan documents, title commitments, lien searches, and settlement statements.
- Understanding of lien priority, title defects, UCC filings, and applicable lending regulations.
- Proficiency with loan origination systems, document management platforms, e-signature tools, and Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with title systems such as CSC and NETRO is a plus.

Remote Work Requirements

- Stable internet connection and a professional remote setup.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with remote teams and maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

What We Offer

Compensation in USD.

️ Benefits include paid time off (PTO).

Work Environment: Fully remote work environment.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you - submit your CV in English and hit Apply

📌 Closing Team Leader (Buenos Aires)
🏢 World Business Lenders
📍 Buenos Aires