Senior Underwriter- Retail and Food & Agriculture

Fifth Third Bank • Charlotte, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A Senior Underwriter will have primary responsibility for leading a deal team to underwrite and execute commercial loans, including bilateral loans and both lead and non-lead syndicated opportunities. The ideal candidate will have exceptional credit agreement and underwriting skills. This position is client-facing, requiring the individual to lead diligence calls and negotiate credit agreements. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in underwriting, preferably in the banking or investment banking industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Subject matter expert level understanding of accounting, credit, structuring, underwriting and legal documentation.
• Communication skills: clearly articulate viewpoints verbally and in writing, fostering confidence when sharing/presenting information.
• Collaboration skills: works effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong work ethic; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to deliver consistent, reliable, and timely execution in a time-sensitive transactional role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the underwriting process both internally and externally with clients, including leading diligence calls and negotiating credit agreements.
• Structure loans, underwrite and document client transactions within the Bank’s risk parameters.
• Demonstrate strong client selection, credit agreement and underwriting skills, including identification and assessment of key credit risks.
• Strong partner to Banking, Credit Risk, Debt Capital Markets, Portfolio Management partners.
• Responsible for maintaining an extensive level of knowledge of commercial and investment banking solutions, in addition to market trends and business drivers.
• May be required to maintain industry expertise in one or more sectors; understand and articulate industry trends, providing expert insights and tailored solutions.
• Lead financial and business due diligence, including company and industry research, cash flow modeling, and financial analysis to determine the creditworthiness of prospective borrowers.
• Develop an independent risk recommendation and gain approval from Risk.
• Challenge the status quo to ensure we get to the best solution.
• Meet with prospects / clients as needed.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of credit policies, procedures, and terminology.
• Partner with LOB and Risk to maintain and update relevant credit policies.
• Train and develop Underwriting Principals, Associates, Senior Analysts and Analysts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Differentiated compensation offerings
• Incentive compensation plan
• Extensive benefits programs designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

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