**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Provides leadership and oversight for Corporate and Real Estate Banking Loan Administration, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant execution of documentation, closing and servicing activities. + Manages and develops the Corporate Loan Administration team, including coaching, performance management, succession planning, and compensation administration. + Establishes, implements, and maintains Loan Administration policies, procedures, and controls aligned with Raymond James regulatory and risk management frameworks. + Serves as a subject matter expert for corporate and commercial loan documentation, systems, and administrative processes. + Partners with Corporate Banking and Credit Risk Management to ensure approved credit terms are accurately documented, closed, and maintained throughout the life of the loan. + Leads process improvement initiatives within Loan Administration to enhance quality, consistency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. + Collaborates with Compliance, Legal, Technology, and Operations to address control gaps, system enhancements, and regulatory requirements impacting Loan Administration. + Oversees reporting functions related to Loan Administration, including management, Board, and regulatory reporting support. + Coordinates Business Continuity planning, testing, and training for the Loan Administration function in alignment with firm standards. + Leads department preparation for internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations, including issue remediation and ongoing monitoring. + Provides training, guidance, and mentorship to Loan Administration staff to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. + Oversees work requiring advanced technical expertise in loan documentation, collateral, and servicing structures. + Manages human capital activities, including recruiting, retaining, and developing Loan Administration talent and selecting senior-level specialists as needed. + Plans, assigns, monitors, and evaluates work to ensure effective resource utilization and adherence to service level expectations. + Balances competing priorities and deadlines in a controlled, risk-focused environment. + Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **Knowledge of:** + Advanced corporate and commercial loan documentation, closing, booking and servicing practices. + Federal and state regulations impacting commercial and real estate loan administration. + Commercial lending structures, collateral requirements, and credit documentation. + Finance and accounting principles related to loan servicing and reporting. **Skill in:** + Leading and developing loan administration teams in a regulated financial environment. + Reviewing and interpreting complex loan documentation and credit approvals. + Translating regulatory and policy requirements into effective loan administration controls. + Process analysis and continuous improvement within loan administration functions. + Communicating complex documentation and compliance requirements to stakeholders at all levels. + Managing reporting, record retention, and data quality within loan systems. + Developing and delivering training programs for loan administration staff. + Using loan systems and standard office applications with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. **Ability to:** + Manage multiple complex documentation and servicing workflows simultaneously. + Identify documentation, servicing, and control risks and recommend procedural enhancements. + Work independently while partnering effectively with Credit, Compliance, Legal, and Technology. + Establish priorities, allocate resources, and meet regulatory and internal deadlines. + Analyze and apply information from complex loan documents and legal agreements. + Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with senior leaders, associates, and regulators. + Lead teams through high-volume or high-risk periods while maintaining strong quality standards. + Build and maintain effective working relationships across Raymond James. + Maintain a strong attention to detail while supporting broader enterprise objectives. *****SIE not required*****