Closing Analyst

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What's the role?
This Closing Analyst will be a member of the Law Department's Real Estate Investments Team supporting the closing team in the closing and funding process for commercial mortgage loans and equity investments, as well as loan servicing and modification matters.
Principle Accountabilities :
Creates document templates based on a review of the loan application or other business terms; prepares final, high quality, execution copies of all documents; and manages execution process, ensuring all requirements have been met. Drafts and files initial UCC filings, as well as necessary amendments and continuations of the same; monitors UCC filing system and troubleshoots issues promptly. Follows up on post-closing matters, including ensuring all post-closing documents and tasks are complete and a full, complete and accurate physical and digital record of the transaction is maintained. Handles mortgage loan satisfactions and releases, including drafting and filing applicable documents in an accurate and timely manner. Handles certain loan servicing and asset management matters in accordance with established procedures and training, either alone or with the support of a closing specialist or attorney, including review of easements, requirements for release of insurance loss proceeds, loan amendments and modifications, property condemnations, and other matters. Reviews title insurance and land surveys, as necessary, and resolves issues regarding the same with title companies, surveyors and/or counterparties. Manages timelines toward completion of tasks and duties; proposes resolutions to issues where appropriate. Other tasks in support of the closing and servicing of mortgage loans and real estate equity investments.
Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

• A bachelor's degree required; or equivalent, demonstrable experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in either, (1) real estate closings or (2) corporate law transactions.
• Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully and work independently and effectively during periods of high volume.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an analytical and curious mind, creativity, comfort dealing with ambiguity, integrity, high ethical standards, and a positive demeanor.
• Service oriented, with demonstrated ability to build rapport with people inside and outside the organization.
• Highly effective in a team environment, while also demonstrating ability to work independently in a complex, varied environment.

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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$48,580.00
Pay Range - End:
$90,220.00
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please c lick here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.
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• Flexible work schedules
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• Comprehensive benefits
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