Senior Credit Underwriter, Equipment Finance

M&T Bank • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and determines the credit risks of larger dollar amount MTEFC (M&T Equipment Finance Corporation) loan and lease customers through detailed financial statement analysis, industry assessment, collateral valuation, cash flow analysis, and ability to repay annual debt service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ related work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ related work experience
• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software programs
• Strong analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Credit training
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with pertinent Bank systems

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze all pertinent credit and financial information for MTEFC customers seeking larger and/or more complex equipment finance loans and leases.
• Make decisions on loan and lease requests within assigned authority.
• Determine the need for more thorough investigation or additional information from Sales or the customer.
• Based on analyses, prepare summary, present facts, and offer opinions concerning creditworthiness of the customer following prescribed procedures.
• Assign an overall risk rating to the credit request.
• Assist in monitoring compliance to credit policy; comment on risks associated with non-compliance and inform management.
• Develop credit analyses for use by lenders in making lending decisions on new credit approvals and renewals.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $39.47 - $65.78 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior