Credit Underwriter - Commercial Bank

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Peoples Bank is one of the largest 150 banks in the United States with 130 full-service bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.We also have Specialty Finance offices in Minnesota, Missouri and Vermont. Peoples Bank prides itself as a community bank and dedicates its resources to improving our communities. The Peoples Bank Foundation has donated over $8 million to local organizations since its inception in 2003.
We are proud to share national accolades that celebrate our company culture and recognize us as a great place to bank and work:

American Banker Best Banks to Work For in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
Forbes America's Best Banks 2024 and 2025
Forbes Best-in-State Banks 2020, 2021. 2025 and 2026
TIME's America's Growth Leaders 2026 award winner
At Peoples Bank, we know that there is more to life than work. But we also understand that the quality of the work environment and employee benefits can greatly impact an associate's life. 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match, employee stock purchase plan, various education assistance programs such as student loan and tuition paydown/reimbursement, paid vacation, holidays, and much more. Provides high quality credit analysis and underwriting with proper identification and evaluation of credit risks and mitigants typically for moderately complex loan requests. Complies with established processes, quality standards and responsiveness expectations. Evaluates credit requests, structure and loan codes.
Underwrites primarily moderately more complex loan requests to meet customer and prospects needs while also best protecting bank.
Performs high quality credit analysis and underwriting to ensure credit risks are identified and adequately mitigated including but not limited to repayment sources, collateral coverage and industry impact.
Evaluates credit requests and structure.
Complies with established processes, quality standards and responsiveness expectations.
Builds out loan request details within loan origination system in conjunction with commercial banking portfolio managers.
Validates risk ratings and requests changes if warranted.
If needed, performs spreading, loan renewals and extensions, annual shelf reviews, collateral analysis for releases, covenant testing and risk rating validation with proper identification and evaluation of risks and mitigants.
Adheres to bank's policies and procedures and complies with regulatory requirements.
Will perform special projects as assigned.
Bachelor's degree required. 5+ years of commercial credit underwriting, risk management or equivalent experience preferred.

• Excellent credit analysis, risk management and loan structuring skills.
• Well-versed on bank's credit policy.
• Current on applicable banking laws, regulatory requirements and credit/risk management practices.
• Proficient with the Microsoft suite of products and commercial loan origination system software platforms. Some travel required; must have a valid driver's license for travel throughout Peoples Bank footprint of offices.

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