Community Bank, N.A. · 2 months ago
Underwriter 3
Community Bank, N.A. is dedicated to providing high-quality financial services and products. The Credit Underwriter III is responsible for analyzing complex financial statements, preparing credit memorandums, and managing complex borrowing relationships while providing guidance to junior underwriters.
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Responsibilities
A Credit Underwriter III is responsible for spreading complex financial statements in accordance with Bank standards, while preparing Credit Offering Memorandums on complex borrowers in cooperation with Commercial Lenders for Bank approval
It is the responsibility of an Underwriter III to manage personal workload of complex borrowing relationships within short, prescribed timelines with minimal assistance from a Senior Underwriter/Manager
Making recommendations to Commercial Lenders regarding appropriate risk ratings as well as accurately addressing loan policy exceptions, structural weaknesses, appraisal exceptions, environmental waivers and loan coding are important duties of the position
A Credit Underwriter III is also responsible for providing guidance and on the job training to Credit Underwriter I’s and II’s
Maintain extensive knowledge of and demonstrate ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to this position, ensure ongoing adherence to pertinent policies, procedures, and internal controls and meet all job specific training requirements in a timely fashion
Produce a high volume of loan requests with the ability to work independently and complete duties within short timeframes, with little or no oversight from a Supervisor/Manager
Prepare financial spreadsheets on complex relationships for existing or potential borrowers using accountant prepared and company prepared financial statements and tax returns
Prepare Credit Offering Memorandums on complex borrowers which includes the description of the credit request and all associated structural components, detail of the borrower’s existing banking relationship (loans, deposits, cash management, RDC, etc.), financial statement analysis, corporate historical/projected and personal financial statement and cash flow analysis, detailed collateral evaluation and OCC stress testing on commercial real estate projects, accurate identification of loan policy exceptions, regulatory structural weaknesses, loan coding and assessment of appropriate risk rating
Accompanies Commercial Lenders on customer informational calls for complex relationships
Provides basic on the job training and guidance to Credit Underwriter I’s and II’s
Maintain the ability to quickly and accurately assess borrowing needs/causes, proper loan structure, well developed and accurate credit analysis techniques, knowledge of industry related issues, risk rating recommendations and a thorough understanding of loan policy and structural weaknesses
Advises Commercial Lenders of appraisal and environmental requirements that must be approved prior to the loan proposal’s submission for approval
Maintain proficient knowledge of, and demonstrate ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to this position, ensure ongoing adherence to policies, procedures, and internal controls, and meet all training requirements in a timely manner
As an integral member of the Credit Administration Department, this position is also responsible to provide assistance wherever necessary to help the Credit Administration Department and the Bank in achieving their annual goals
Qualification
Required
B.S. or B.A. degree in a business related field of study (finance, management, economics, or accounting) with at least 6 credits in accounting
specialized financial analysis training
All applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills
proficient interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
a thorough knowledge of current lending and banking regulations, loan policies, and procedures
proven ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and information
advanced loan structuring skills
technical supervisory skills sufficient to provide guidance and training to Credit Underwriter I & II(s)
proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and all other departmental computer programs
Minimum of four (4) experience as a Credit Underwriter I/II normally required
Benefits
11 paid holidays
Paid vacation
Medical, Vision & Dental insurance
401K with generous match
Pension
Tuition Reimbursement
Banking discounts
Company
Community Bank, N.A.
Community Financial System Inc.
Funding
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