Transaction Closing Specialist

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative serving Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. We unite team members from diverse backgrounds to deliver financial services that support agriculture and rural communities. Join us to engage in meaningful work and pursue professional growth while enjoying a flexible, hybrid work environment with exceptional benefits that allow you to thrive both personally and professionally. How we support you: Hybrid model - up to 50% work from home Flexible schedules, including ample summer flexibility Up to 9% contribution towards 401k (3% fixed contribution plus up to 6% match) Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off Learning and development programs Mentorship opportunities Cross-functional committee participation (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.) Reimbursement for professional memberships/certifications, and much more! Note: Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs. To learn more about Compeer Financial, visit our careers page. Where you will work: This position offers a hybrid work option (up to 40% remote after onboarding), and successful candidates will work full-time either from the IL-Oregon office or a combined schedule from both the IL-Oregon and IL-Freeport offices. The contributions you will make: As a Transaction Closing Specialist, you will be responsible for accurately processing, closing, funding, and servicing real estate secured transactions, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. A typical day: Collect documents and ensure all underwriting conditions are confirmed and due diligence completed. Verify legal descriptions, property ownership, and access for real estate secured transactions. Coordinate with Compeer departments and external partners for title commitments, appraisals, and flood zone determinations, adhering to regulatory guidance. Review title insurance commitments, deeds, and other documents to confirm the organization's collateral lien position and ensure all necessary signatures are acquired. Independently create or review settlement statements and disbursement agreements to ensure accurate fund distribution. Organize on-site and off-site closings, explaining forms and answering client questions during transactions. Administer funding execution and maintain accurate data records. Collaborate with the Legal Department and Title Review teams on collateral documents, drafting necessary supplemental closing documents. File legal documents with government entities to secure Compeer's lien position. Work closely with internal and external clients to structure, organize, and close mortgage loans, short-term loans, and larger transactions. Assist sales teams in managing all aspects of client relationships within the lending territory. Conduct post-close reviews to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The skills and experience we prefer you have: Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, legal, agriculture or a related field; or a comparable combination of education and experience. Preferred: Closing Agent License or Insurance Producer License, or the ability to obtain within twelve months. Must be commissioned as a Notary Public for the state, or able to obtain within three months. Working knowledge of loan approval processes, security documents, real estate, and title insurance. Understanding of legal descriptions and collateral documents for document preparation. Basic accounting and math skills for data calculation, fund reconciliation, and payoff determinations. Compensation:

The base pay range for this role is $45,900-$65,000 USD. Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.