Sr. Underwriter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title Senior Commercial Underwriter

Department Loan Administration

Reports To CREDIT MANAGER

FLSA Status EXEMPT

Job Summary

Underwrite and communicate loan requests consistent with safe and sound bank credit practices. Provide an exemplary level of client service on all relationships, whether in a primary or support role. Assist Credit Manager and Credit executives in the preparation of internal reports as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop “needs” list for loan requests and communicate to Relationship Manager or borrower as appropriate.
• Receive and analyze information and prepare Credit Memorandum or assist Relationship Manager as needed. Underwriting duties will include spreading of financial statements and / or tax returns, borrower and global cash flow analysis, collateral analysis, and identifying key risks and mitigating factors. Underwriting for both new originations and renewals will be primarily comprised of the following loan types : commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans to operating companies, unsecured and other specialized loans to high net worth individuals.
• Submit Credit Memorandums to loan approvers and provide support to loan processors as needed to close approved loans.

BSA / AML / Compliance Responsibilities

This position includes direct or indirect interaction with customers and other employees and therefore includes responsibilities relating to BSA / AML. The employee will have opportunity to examine and view information and documents produced by other employees of the Bank relating to BSA and therefore has the obligation to report suspicious activity to the BSA Officer as appropriate. The employee is responsible for understanding and following the Bank’s BSA / AML policies including elevating suspicious activity to the BSA Officer. Additionally, the employee is required to understand and follow the Bank’s compliance program.

Qualifications

Skills Needed

Physical Demands