Senior Contracts Specialist (J.D.)

Location: 555 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany New YorkThe Senior Contracts Specialist is the most senior transaction-focused individual contributor within Key Equipment Finance (KEF) Transaction Cycle Management (TCM) and serves as the lead resource for highly structured, strategically significant, and heavily negotiated financing transactions. This position is responsible for independently leading complex transaction execution activities from opportunity review through documentation, closing, and funding while partnering closely with Sales, Capital Markets, Credit, Pricing, Asset Management, Tax, Legal, external counsel, and third-party financing institutions. This individual serves as KEF's subject matter expert for complex transaction structures, including syndicated transactions, multi-investor transactions, synthetic real estate financings, structured finance opportunities, and other transactions involving extensive documentation negotiations or unique operational requirements. The Senior Contracts Specialist is expected to apply advanced business judgment and creative problem-solving skills to structure and execute transactions that fall outside of standard operating practices while ensuring compliance with all applicable credit approvals, policies, procedures, and risk management requirements. This role functions as the primary escalation point for complex documentation, transaction structuring, and negotiation matters within TCM. The Senior Contracts Specialist works independently with minimal supervision and is expected to lead negotiations with customer counsel, participant institutions, investors, external legal counsel, and other transaction stakeholders. In addition, this position serves as a consultant and mentor to Contract Managers, Account Managers, and business partners by promoting best practices in transaction structuring, documentation, negotiation strategy, and risk identification. Success in this position requires exceptional expertise in equipment finance documentation, transaction structuring, capital markets transactions, legal negotiations, risk mitigation, and cross-functional leadership. The individual must possess the ability to synthesize large volumes of information, identify risks and opportunities, build consensus among multiple stakeholders, and successfully execute transactions that are critical to KEF's strategic objectives while delivering an exceptional client experience.

Interpersonal Builds relationships Commands respect Drives for results TechnicalEquipment finance expertise Risk management practicesKEF/KGF Express LinkAnalyticalAbility to synthesize significant amounts of information, process funding events and identify red flags and/or escalate issues to the appropriate individual. Ability to effectively communicate analyses (written and verbal), with varying degrees of detail as appropriate for the situationCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThis position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible. Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/28/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.#LI-Hybrid