[Hiring] Head of Multifamily Agency Closing @Zions Bancorporation

Role Description

The Head of Multifamily Agency Closing will serve as a senior transaction execution leader and legal-documentation resource across the platform. This position offers the opportunity to manage complex Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily loan closings from commitment through delivery.

• Manage complex Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily loan closings.
• Coordinate legal and diligence workstreams.
• Resolve closing issues.
• Establish scalable closing processes, controls, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage agency multifamily loan closings from application through funding and post-closing follow-up.
• Coordinate closely with internal and external parties including counsel, borrowers, title companies, and agencies.
• Review, negotiate, and manage closing documentation.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve legal and documentation issues.
• Ensure transactions comply with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive closing checklists and documentation logs.
• Partner with underwriting and originations to confirm deal terms are accurately reflected in closing documents.
• Review third-party work product for completeness and alignment with agency requirements.
• Drive closing calls and manage issue lists.
• Support loan delivery and audit-ready file completion.
• Serve as a senior resource to junior closers and transaction team members.
• Contribute to the development of scalable closing workflows and best practices.
• Take on additional execution and leadership responsibilities as the platform evolves.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of legal and loan closing experience required.
• Prior experience closing Fannie Mae DUS and/or Freddie Mac Optigo multifamily loans strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of commercial real estate loan documentation and closing mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of agency closing requirements and audit-ready file standards.
• Experience working directly with various stakeholders including borrowers and internal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. or equivalent legal-documentation experience preferred.

Skills and Capabilities

• Senior-level legal and transaction judgment.
• Strong command of commercial real estate loan documentation and legal due diligence.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to operate effectively in a growth-oriented environment.

Location

This role can be located anywhere in the U.S.

Pay Range

$150,000 - $250,000 depending upon relatable skills and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance.
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts.
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match and Profit Sharing.
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees.
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.