Senior Credit Administrator

Sunwest Bank•Scottsdale, AZ

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Credit Administrator is responsible for approving, structuring, and overseeing commercial credit across key regional markets. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the quality of the loan portfolio, identifying emerging risk, and partnering closely with relationship managers to support sound credit decisions and portfolio growth.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in middle market C&I and/or commercial real estate (CRE) lending
Direct credit approval authority experience (individual or committee-based)
Strong knowledge of commercial underwriting, credit structuring, and risk assessment
Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis
Working knowledge of loan documentation and regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-market or regional portfolios
Prior exposure to construction lending
Experience partnering closely with production teams or Relationship Managers

Responsibilities

Exercise direct credit approval authority for commercial real estate (CRE), construction, and commercial & industrial (C&I) loans
Oversee credit administration across regional markets, including Utah, Idaho, and Denver
Partner with Relationship Managers to structure deals, support originations, and participate in client-facing discussions
Monitor portfolio performance through financial statement reviews, covenant tracking, and risk rating accuracy
Identify emerging credit risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
Review loan documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Monitor past due and maturing loans and proactively work to prevent administrative delinquencies
Support the Chief Credit Officer in reporting, portfolio analysis, and loan policy maintenance