VP, Commercial Underwriter

Axos Bank • San Diego, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Axos is seeking a VP, Commercial Underwriter to lead the underwriting and risk assessment process for complex commercial lending transactions. This role partners with Relationship Managers, Credit Officers, and Executive Leadership to evaluate creditworthiness, structure credit facilities, and ensure adherence to the institution’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements. The Commercial Underwriter also supports portfolio risk management and the growth of high-quality commercial loan assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial credit underwriting, including large and complex loan structures.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, loan structuring, collateral evaluation, and cash flow modeling.
• Working knowledge of applicable banking regulations and supervisory guidance (e.g., OCC/FDIC) and internal risk-rating systems.
• Ability to communicate complex credit recommendations clearly to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with credit underwriting systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with portfolio management, monitoring, and risk reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting for large and complex commercial floorplan loans for dealers and manufacturers.
• Analyze borrower financials, market trends, credit reports, collateral, and industry risks to assess creditworthiness and recommend appropriate credit structures.
• Ensure underwriting decisions comply with internal credit policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Prepare and present clear, comprehensive credit approval memoranda for senior credit committees.
• Ensure collateral perfection under UCC Article 9, including UCC filing and search requirements, PMSI notices, and intercreditor agreements as applicable.
• Partner with Relationship Managers to provide guidance on deal structure, risk mitigation, and policy alignment.
• Monitor portfolio performance and proactively identify emerging risks and adverse trends.
• Coach and mentor junior underwriters and credit analysts; provide day-to-day review and oversight as needed.
• Contribute to credit policy development and underwriting process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on commercial underwriting, floorplan lending, and credit risk evaluation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees