Underwriter

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities: Work with the Relationship Managers in structuring, analysing, and negotiating credit transactions. Responsible for full cycle underwriting of assigned small business financing. Determine the ability of the client to repay financing based on analysis of the clients cash flow statements, US tax returns (such as 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1040), and other financial information. Perform detailed financial analysis on the small business, including trend and ratio analysis, and interpret the financial information to determine credit quality and cash flow adequacy. Perform credit analysis and financial statement analysis on co-owners, guarantors, and individuals to determine assets coverage for requested loan amounts. Coordinate with Relationship Managers regarding customer calls and site visits Perform other due diligence as needed to determine the creditworthiness of a small business owner. Open to Work in Night Shift. Desired Candidate Profile - Bachelors/Master's degree in finance and accounting or related field Formal credit training preferred. Experience working in a financial institution underwriting small businesses; 3+ years in a commercial credit analysis or commercial underwriting role working with small businesses a plus. Strong analytical skills including the ability to read and assess individual and company financial statements, cash flow, industry, and competitive analysis and projections. Proficient in various spreadsheet and word processing applications (Excel and Word are preferred) including the use of graphs/charts, and Moody's financial analysis software. Basic knowledge of credit principles, lending operations, loan research, due diligence searches such as SOS, Clear report, TLOx Transunion, NYCs, Westlaw/Dockets, Credit bureau reports and general credit policies