Credit Underwriter

Job Description At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Job Description This job is responsible for supporting credit underwriting and monitoring for new and existing clients in partnership with a credit team. Key responsibilities include independently managing low-complexity transactions or portfolios, completing and reviewing credit analysis, evaluating risks, and writing financial analysis. Job expectations include leading the process, ensuring timely and accurate analysis, and coaching teammates on credit requirements. This job is additionally responsible for analyzing and interpreting a client's credit worthiness, evaluating credit risks, and writing credit approval memos for annual renewals and new lending opportunities. Key responsibilities include analyzing qualitative and quantitative data such as client's financials, projections, industry data, covenant compliance, and collateral appraisals to ensure compliance with the bank's risk appetite. Job expectations include completing regular monitoring and underwriting tasks and supporting key internal stakeholders to achieve successful execution of new transactions. Responsibilities: Leads the credit analysis process with the support of other analysts and associates Partners with Credit Officers, Relationship Management, and Risk teammates to understand structuring needs and requirements Monitors operating performance and financial condition, proactively identifying issues and opportunities Assists in delivery of financial modeling, loan structure, industry, economic, and other analyses to team members to support the loan decision‑making process Reviews work of junior teammates to provide feedback/coaching and ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations and policy procedure May have primary coverage responsibility for a portfolio of clients with limited complexity and credit approval for certain credit actions Participate in loan structure conversations and completion of loan documentation with internal/external legal partners Analyzes client's financial performance by comparing it to past performance, projections, and industry standards Reviews financial statements, assesses the client's compliance with financial covenants, and renews risk ratings, while recommending changes as warranted Assists in the underwriting, credit risk analysis, negotiation, and closing of new transactions or existing transactions, while adhering to all relevant policies and procedures Evaluates transaction and relationship risk‑adjusted profitability to facilitate the allocation of capital Build projection models for the client (as needed) based on historical performance, industry forecasts, and other due diligence findings Trains, coaches, and mentors Credit Analysts Partners with client‑facing teammates to consult on sales opportunities and provide the product expertise and consultation necessary to deliver the best possible solution to the client Structures the terms of a lease/loan with respect to the various aspects that make up a lease/loan (e.g. pricing, rates, payment, term, collateral) Manages the credit process for a portfolio of clients including reviewing financial statements, assessing the client's compliance with financial covenants, confirming the accuracy of risk ratings, and recommending changes as warranted Required Qualifications: 3+ years of commercial credit underwriting and credit analysis experience Must have effective presentation, structuring, financial statement and credit risk analysis skills Must have proficient Microsoft Office Must have proficient business writing skills. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent experience is preferred Skills: Attention to Detail Credit and Risk Assessment Financial Analysis Underwriting Written Communications Analytical Thinking Credit Documentation Requirements Financial Forecasting and Modeling Recording/Organizing Information Business Acumen Collaboration Collateral Management Loan Structuring Prioritization Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Transparency details US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110) Pay and benefits information Pay range $87,000.00 - $149,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company. Benefits: This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr