Commercial Credit Underwriter III

Bank OZK•Little Rock, AR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting lending efforts by underwriting new and renewed loans. Serves as a trained credit underwriter and experienced banking professional and works with loan types including corporate, commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate transactions. Underwrites transactions with a high degree of complexity (generally carry total bank commitments “TCE” up to $30MM). Completes annual reviews, performs financial statement analysis and completes global debt service calculations. May serve as a mentor/coach to less experienced underwriters.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in related field (i.e., business, finance), or commensurate work experience, required.
Minimum of three (3) years of credit underwriting, financial analysis/management and/or lending work experience required, preferably including: commercial and industrial; owner-occupied commercial real estate; accounts receivable/inventory; and commercial and residential 'For Sale' and 'Income' properties.
Knowledge of general financial and banking principles.
Comprehensive knowledge of bank regulations related to the Office of Foreign Asset Control, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Anti-Money Laundering Act, and the USA PATRIOT Act.
Ability to communicate effective both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively and professionally with staff and management at all levels of the organization.
Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
Ability to demonstrate strong credit skills.
Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness in work product.
Ability to maintain focus and concentration in a fast-paced environment.
Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Formal commercial credit training either from a bank management training program or external provider, such as RMA or Omega, preferred.

Responsibilities

Underwrites more complex business banking and commercial department loan requests with total credit exposure (TCE) up to $30MM.
Performs annual reviews, financial spreads and global debt service calculations.
Ensures loan requests are underwritten consistently and in accordance with the Bank’s credit policies, procedures and standards.
Manages assigned credit transactions, ensuring the loan requests are handled efficiently and processed in a timely manner, consistent with the Bank’s standards and Service Level Agreements.
Communicates with lenders, credit officers and management at all levels of the organization regarding specifics concerning approved and declined loans.
Tracks, monitors, and reports activity on loan applications and decisions, including maintaining a record of loan applications received and booked.
Maintains the independence of the underwriting function and the recommendation of the initial credit risk rating.
May serve as a coach/mentor to less experienced staff members.
Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions.
Maintains good punctuality and attendance to work.
Follows Bank policy, procedures and guidelines.