AVP, Underwriter IV - Capital Equipment Finance (Hybrid)

AVP, Underwriter IV - CEF

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office based in NY, NJ, MA, IL, TX, CA, FL, GA, NC, VA.

The AVP, Underwriter IV - CEF supports the Capital Equipment Finance (CEF) team by underwriting at an advanced level of complexity for CEF portfolios. Provides guidance to structuring, servicing, and analysis for both new and renewal credits. Identifies, gathers, and reviews financial information to determine borrower risk ratings and appropriate loan structuring. Assesses and communicates risks to assist department risk mitigation strategies. Provides service and support for both associates and clients, participating in client calls, and may assist in identifying cross-sales opportunities. May assist special projects as needed to facilitate CEF lending activities and service capabilities and may provide direction to less experienced underwriters in the work group.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting - Underwrites CEF accounts according to applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Reviews financial statements, communicates with clients or prospects, and performs analysis to recommend borrower risk ratings and appropriate loan structuring. Ensures all involved parties are updated on underwriting progress and outcome. May provide guidance to less experienced underwriters through knowledge of underwriting procedures and information needs.
• Analysis - Sources, compiles, and interprets financial data to support structuring and approval of loans. Reviews industry information and comparisons, key risks and mitigants, and collateral to form a general business overview of the borrower. Utilizes results of analysis to underwrite CEF loans.
• Risk Management - Identifies risks through reviews, analysis, and research of new and existing CEF loans. Works closely with Bank associates and partners to resolve risk issues, communicating review schedule and potential changes in the CEF portfolio. Assists in coordinating review and renewal schedules for existing credits, facilitating ongoing risk identification and management.
• Business Support - May assist in Identifying cross-sales opportunities for new and existing relationships based on analysis activities. Identifies servicing information and prepares credit analysis documentation. Partners with associates and clients to determine needs and structuring of new requests, renewals, and modifications, participating in client and prospect calls as needed. May assist management with peer development and training.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Underwriting, Loan Analysis, Business Support OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Underwriting, Loan Analysis, Business Support

Preferred:

• Bachelors, Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics
• Finance, Banking
• Equipment Finance, Asset Based Lending, large ticket
• Cash flow analysis
• Credit Lense
• Completion of a formal credit training program

If hired in NY, NJ, MA, IL, TX, CA, FL, GA, NC, VA the base pay for this position is generally between $110,000.00 and $140,000.00. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.