AWM | Private Bank | Ultra High Net Worth Credit Underwriter | Dallas

Underwriting Associate

The Underwriting Associate plays a critical role in supporting the Private Bank's credit delivery model. Working closely with Senior Underwriters, Originators, Credit Executives, and Risk partners, the Associate is responsible for preparing underwriting analyses, drafting credit memos, legal document negotiation and coordinating transaction execution across a wide spectrum of lending solutions for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices.

This role blends financial analysis, credit judgment development, and cross-functional collaboration, providing a pathway to becoming a senior underwriter.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Analysis & Underwriting Support

• Prepare detailed financial, cash flow, collateral, and global exposure analysis to support loan structuring.
• Draft credit memos, including borrower profiles, financial summaries, collateral reviews, and risk considerations; present to capital committee in support of deals
• Conduct due diligence on clients, financial statements, asset holdings, trust structures, illiquid investments, and marketable securities portfolios.
• Support ongoing portfolio monitoring, including covenant tracking, liquidity reviews, and risk rating updates.

Transaction Execution

• Partner with Underwriters, Bankers, and Legal to collect documentation, resolve open items, and facilitate timely credit approval.
• Assist in the coordination of closing processes, internal approvals, and compliance checks.
• Proactively track workflow status and ensure accurate data entry into credit systems.

Risk & Governance

• Ensure adherence to internal credit policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Identify data gaps or potential risk issues and escalate appropriately.
• Support periodic portfolio reviews and risk deep dives.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work with cross-functional partnersincluding Capital Advisors, Investors, Trust & Estates, and Riskto ensure cohesive credit execution.
• Prepare presentation materials, borrower analyses, and ad-hoc reports for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• 36 years of experience in credit analysis, corporate banking, underwriting, private banking, or related financial services.
• Strong financial statement, cash flow, and collateral analysis skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple transactions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting UHNW or institutional-level borrowers.
• Familiarity with securities-based lending, corporate lending, real estate lending, or other asset-based structures.
• Completion of a credit training program, CFA Level I, or similar.

Success Factors

• Strong analytical rigor and willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with partners within the Private Bank and more broadly across Goldman Sachs to deliver for clients of other firm divisions.
• Ownership mindset and accountability for quality and accuracy.
• Professional communication and client-focused execution.