Golden 1 Credit Union · 1 week ago
Business Services - Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter-Remote - Must Reside in CA
Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a Senior Commercial Loan Underwriter to evaluate commercial loan applications and determine credit risks in compliance with regulations. The role involves underwriting various types of loans, analyzing financial data, and communicating recommendations to approvers.
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Responsibilities
Underwrite commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, and small business loan requests and generate approval memorandums adhering to Credit Union policy and procedures
Enter financial figures into appropriate programs to generate ratios and examine data to determine credit worthiness. Compare items such as liquidity and profitability with other companies of same industry, size, and geographic location for commercial customers
Coordinate with Commercial Loan Officers with the loan process by analyzing the current credit and financial information of individuals or firms (e.g., credit reports, tax returns, financial statements, etc.) to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit
Use independent judgment to identify risks and mitigants, prepare offerings and/or scorecards, such as risk ratings, by analyzing credit, collateral strength, and financial worthiness of loan/transaction parties. If relevant, performs ongoing credit risk management for assigned portfolio
Uphold a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position
Ability to analyze tax returns, credit and appraisal reports, fraud detection and other property or income related reports and documentation to ensure that information meets agency and credit union requirements
Organize and prioritize daily workload to ensure compliance to credit union policy, procedures, and established turnaround times
Cross Train to support other underwriting and credit analyst positions as needed
Interact with management to implement procedures to prioritize work within the underwriting and processing area as volume dictates
Evaluate Commercial Loan Guidelines to ensure they are aligned with the risk appetite of Golden 1 Credit Union as evidenced by the portfolio’s performance
Ability to execute independent judgement on key decisions impacting the business lending unit
Support supervisor or manager with training of staff members
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
7-10 years minimum of commercial loan experience with a financial or banking institution performing underwriting or credit analysis functions
Experiential knowledge of commercial lending requirements, all commercial loan products, commercial loan fulfillment, credit union policies and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations
Current working knowledge of Commercial Real Estate and Commercial and Industrial lending
Exceptional member service and member relations skills
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and demands, to work independently with minimal supervision, and to meet deadlines and effectively adjust to changing priorities
Strong analytical, organizational skills and attention to detail
Understand the use of the automated loan origination system. Operate on standard Microsoft programs and other computer operations
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interact collaboratively and cultivate partnerships across the organization
Ability to effectively communicate policy/procedures to staff to assist the supervisor and or manager with training
Company
Golden 1 Credit Union
Golden 1 Credit Union is a financial cooperative that offers checking, savings, home loan, investment, insurance and online services.
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