Commercial Credit Underwriter I (US)

Work Location:

United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$28.25 - $42.50 USD

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Line of Business:

Personal & Commercial Banking

Job Description:

The Commercial Credit Underwriter I analyzes, underwrites and may act as the final decision authority on commercial loan applications while following sound lending practices, policies and procedures. The Commercial Credit Underwriter I ensures compliance with established underwriting guidelines, quality and production guidelines, as well as Federal Banking Regulations and Government Reporting requirements. Responsible for basic financial analysis of less complex loans/industries/Customers.

Depth & Scope:

• May possess loan decision authority up to position authority limits as defined in credit policy
• Conducts credit investigations and analyzes financial information pertaining to relationships with Commercial Credit exposure up to highest authority limits
• Underwrites loans and performs historical business financial analysis and cash flows, including communicating with the borrower's accountant (as needed) to gain a better understanding of the company's accounting practices.
• Performs In-depth analysis of a guarantor's financial position through a thorough investigation of personal financial statements, understanding any contingent liabilities, constructing a global cash flow analysis, thorough investigation of personal tax returns and credit reporting documentation/ Fair Isaac output data
• May investigate available sources of credit and financial information
• Research economic and market conditions relating to the company, industry and market area
• Notes any deviations from loan policy, procedures and guidelines and identification / mitigation of key credit risks, and decision of appropriate structures in order to reduce credit risk
• Identifies credit applications that require credit enhancements and decisions respective applications accordingly
• Renders final credit decision within individual lending authority limits, based upon the strengths and risks, collateral analysis, historical financials, business and personal cash flow & balance sheet analysis, ratio & trend analysis, review of credit bureau and business bureau reports / Fair Isaacs Scoring Data, management profiles, business/product cycles, industry information, projected operating performance, application data and the ability to repay the proposed debt
• When applicable, considers and discusses alternative structures and overall assessments with market, sales personnel and Customers
• Sets conditions of lending and involved with post approval review with the post approval team to ensure conditions of lending are met or appropriately mitigated prior to loan closing
• Meets turnaround requirements of a high-volume loan production environment, while maintaining strong quality of work produced
• Maintains a satisfactory level of portfolio delinquencies and charge-offs

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree and/or
• 3+ years of relevant experience or basic knowledge of credit and financial analysis techniques
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to blend technical knowledge and good business judgment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven organizational, multi-tasking, analytical, decision-making skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and a team orientation
• Ability to work with various levels of sales and market personnel
• Developed PC skills including proficiency and capability in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Computer literacy with a variety of software programs

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never