CRE Credit Underwriter III

The Credit Underwriter III will work closely with the origination team and credit risk management in reviewing and analyzing financial statement reports, conducting due diligence, assessing credit risk, preparing deal screen presentations, writing credit approval memorandums, presenting recommendations to the credit committee, and monitoring and managing the credit portfolio.

The Credit Underwriter III will be expected to work on numerous deals simultaneously.  The job requires a self-starter capable of independently completing work in a thoughtful and thorough manner, while evaluating all risks associated with complicated CRE credit transactions.

By joining our team, you’ll be joining a Bank that believes that that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected is essential for us to grow as a company. We are dedicated to building a more equitable world in our everyday practices by embracing the values of our employees and customers.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Prepare comprehensive credit memorandums that provide in-depth analysis of new credit requests and analyze risks and mitigants of loan structures
2. Work with the origination team and credit as risks are uncovered during the underwriting/closing process
3. Assist in the presentation of transactions to the credit committee in support of approval
4. Maintain good working knowledge of the Bank’s lending policies/ procedures and identify exceptions to credit policy
5. Recommend appropriate risk ratings in accordance with credit policy guidelines
6. Attend meetings and/or conference calls on transactions, lead due diligence discussions and guide the deal though the approval process
7. Assist in annual credit reviews as needed
8. Perform other duties as required by the job

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field with proven academic excellence
2. Formal credit training and 5 years of underwriting experience within a Commercial Bank or other real estate credit lender
3. Highly proficient financial analysis skills, including financial modeling and understanding of financial data for CRE loan transactions
4. Ability to work well on a team with different personalities, adjust quickly to various work situations, and remain composed under pressure/in stressful situations
5. Ability to work on multiple long-term transactions simultaneously, while prioritizing assignments to meet deadlines
6. Strong verbal, written, inter-personal, and public presentation skills
7. Proven organizational skills; able to work independently and be detail-oriented