Ketly Donnejour
West Orange,United States
Summary
Portfolio Manager and Commercial Loan Closing Manager, with extensive experience in the financial service industry area such as commercial and industrial, healthcare and CRE middle market. Manage existing accounts, Generate analysis of cash flows, collateral valuation, structure credit and write commitment letters and review legal documents, BSA/AML to ensure compliance. Close loan transactions and seamlessly fund and book loan closing packages and manage the team responsible for the daily work. Review and manage the pipeline and ensure service level agreements within the team are attainable.
Experienced business professional prepared for role of Closing Manager. Proven ability to streamline closing procedures and enhance operational efficiency. Highly collaborative, results-driven, and flexible to adapt to changing needs. Expertise in team leadership and process optimization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loan Closing Manager, AVP
Valley Bank
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19268/
- Managed Loan Closing Coordinators who work with the lending teams and borrowers to close commercial loans accurately
- Responsible for HR-related matters such as interviewing, hiring, training and coaching/disciplining staff, as well as completed their performance evaluations
- Managed the closing pipeline, ensure loan closings are scheduled and all documentation is obtained
- Ensure staff is completing assignments in a timely manner and meeting all deadlines
- Provided training, communication, and support to the Loan Closing Coordinators
- Work closely with the business lines, attorney's or borrower and credit teams regarding credit approval and on items prior to loan closing
- Ensure BSA training requirements are completed by staff and implemented new procedures in accordance with policy changes
- Ensure all loans are closed according to the closing conditions and without any closing exceptions
- Https://www.linkedin.com/company/19268/
Associate Portfolio Manager, AVP
Valley Bank
05.2012 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19268/
- Monitored and maintained Healthcare community loans portfolio by underwriting and presenting effective credit packages for credit approval to the required level of credit authority
- Prepared and issued term sheet and commitment letters to prospects and attended loan closings to ensure loans were properly closed
- Https://www.linkedin.com/company/19268/
Documentation Specialist/ Collection, Banking Officer
Valley Bank
04.2007 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19268/
- Provided administrative Professional support to lenders in the Healthcare Lending department
- Ensure operational transactions are performed quickly and accurately
- Researched and Answered routing inquiries from customers in a timely fashion
- Coordinated preparation of commitment letters, cutting checks, disburse new loans and processed loan advances/payments
- Prepared and Ran BSA/AML reports to be distributed to lenders and senior managements
- Communicated and Followed up regularly with borrowers on past due payments and overdrafts
- Https://www.linkedin.com/company/19268/
Client Management Administrator
BNY
10.1999 - 03.2007
- Company Overview: https://www.linkedin.com/company/162750/
- Administered portfolio of loan transactions for middle-Market clients by processing trade and loan instructions setting up and monitoring loans, overseeing various loan information systems and investigating overdraft conditions and provide explanation to obtain appropriate approval
- Received Quality Recognition Award for exemplify the highest standards of excellence in serving the interest of clients
- Https://www.linkedin.com/company/162750/
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS - Accounting
New Jersey City University
Skills
- Healthcare Lending
- Portfolio Management
- Commercial and Industrial and Real Estate Closing Coordinator
- Spreads
- Commercial Banking
- Title search
- Loan terms
- Customer service focus
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- Certified Manager (CM) - Institute of Certified Professional Managers.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Loan Closing Manager, AVP
Valley Bank
06.2022 - 11.2024
Associate Portfolio Manager, AVP
Valley Bank
05.2012 - 06.2022
Documentation Specialist/ Collection, Banking Officer
Valley Bank
04.2007 - 05.2012
Client Management Administrator
BNY
10.1999 - 03.2007
- Certified Manager (CM) - Institute of Certified Professional Managers.
Bachelor of Science - BS - Accounting
New Jersey City University
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