Commercial Credit Underwriter I

Commercial Credit Underwriter I

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:

• Domestic Travel Occasional
• International Travel Never
• Performing sedentary work Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds Occasional
• Sitting Continuous
• Standing Occasional
• Walking Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Never
• Squatting Occasional
• Bending Occasional
• Kneeling Never
• Crawling Never
• Climbing Never
• Reaching overhead Never
• Reaching forward Occasional
• Pushing Never
• Pulling Never
• Twisting Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.