Description

As the SBA Underwriter PM IV (UW IV), you will be responsible for reviewing and underwriting loan requests under Commercial Credit Policy up to TCL $10MM. The incumbent will be responsible for underwriting and making recommendations based on sound credit judgment with particular emphasis on adherence to SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), credit policy and requirements, bank’s risk culture, financial analysis/modeling, risk evaluation and mitigation, and proper loan structuring. This role is responsible for underwriting and recommending for approval within SLAs and meeting production requirements. The SBA Underwriter PM IV will independently interact with senior management, sales team, credit products manager and credit officers in order to discuss and resolve risk related issues. This role independently reviews financials, proposed loan structure, collateral and due diligence and makes recommendations of new money requests for approval. Aggressively seeks alternative means of financing or counter offers for all borrowers when it is determined that the original request cannot be accommodated. This role will perform the functions of the position with periodic oversight and is expected to perform with reasonable to general supervisory intervention. They will be responsible for underwriting the simple and complex relationships within the group.

Primary responsibilities include

Evaluates appropriateness of loan structure with Relationship Managers and Credit Product Manager as needed to meet client needs for new loans while ensuring Citizens’ credit risk profiles are maintained.Assumes responsibility to protect and preserve the integrity of Citizens’ risk appetite while accurately assessing and managing risk.Assures compliance with Commercial credit policy and risk acceptance criteria.Effectively maintains high quality credit file documentation in a paperless environment.Applies credit skills, product knowledge, industry analysis, and sound judgment to assess and manage credit risk effectively.Exhibits knowledge of various types of loan terms, structures, and conditions and understanding of loan documentation.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience and exhibited competency in various aspects of commercial lending /portfolio management including financial analysis and credit structuring, understanding and applying credit policy, and credit monitoring and risk administration practices.  5-10 years direct SBA lending experienceExpected to have some level of credit and documentation experience.  Must be skilled in proposing and negotiating and recommending credit and covenant structures.Must demonstrate practical and conceptual knowledge of credit and risk analysis.   Equivalent work experience may be considered as an alternative to formal degree program completion. 

Education

Bachelor's Degree RequiredMaster's Degree Preferred

Hours & Work Schedule

Hours per week: 40
Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.