Commercial Underwriter II

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company•Metairie, LA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Underwriter II will perform a variety of duties to support the commercial lenders, board loan committee and board of directors in the determination of the customer’s credit worthiness.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in business or related field of study or a combination of education and minimum of 3+ years of commercial lending experience.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Ability to assume responsibility and accountability for decision making.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Reliable, accurate and excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work small office equipment (fax, copier, etc.).

Responsibilities

Ensure applications are accurate and complete.
Ensure compliance with loan policy and bank regulations.
Analyze credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money.
Generate financial ratios using computer programs to evaluate customer’s financial status.
Prepare reports that include the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money for use in decision making.
Complete credit analyses and summaries of loan requests, and submit to the commercial lender.
Compare liquidity, profitability, and credit histories of establishments being evaluated with those of similar establishments in the same industries and geographic locations.
Investigate variances on applicant’s financial statements by requesting information from sources and researching developments within the industry.
Assist in training other Commercial Underwriters and reviewing credit underwriting packages for accuracy.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Cross train and provide backs-up as needed.