SBA Underwriter

As the SBA Wholesale Underwriter, you will be responsible for reviewing and underwriting SBA loan requests under Commercial Credit Policy and the SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) up to TCL $5MM. The incumbent will be responsible for underwriting and making recommendations based on sound credit judgment with particular emphasis on adherence to credit policy, SBA eligibility and requirements, bank’s risk culture, financial analysis/modeling, risk evaluation and mitigation, and proper loan structuring. This role is responsible for underwriting and recommending for approval within SLAs and meeting production requirements. The SBA Wholesale Underwriter will independently interact with senior management, sales team, credit products manager and credit officers in order to discuss and resolve risk related issues. This role independently reviews financials, proposed loan structure, collateral and due diligence and makes recommendations of new money requests for approval. Aggressively seeks alternative means of financing or counter offers for all borrowers when it is determined that the original request cannot be accommodated. This role will perform the functions of the position with periodic oversight and is expected to perform with reasonable to general supervisory intervention. They will be responsible for underwriting the simple and complex relationships within the group.

Primary responsibilities include

• Evaluates appropriateness of loan structure with Relationship Managers and Credit Product Manager as needed to meet client needs for new loans while ensuring Citizens’ credit risk profiles are maintained.
• Assumes responsibility to protect and preserve the integrity of Citizens’ risk appetite while accurately assessing and managing risk.
• Assures compliance with Commercial credit policy and risk acceptance criteria.
• Assures compliance with all SBA rules and eligibility requirements
• Effectively maintains high quality credit file documentation in a paperless environment.
• Applies credit skills, product knowledge, industry analysis, and sound judgment to assess and manage credit risk effectively.
• Exhibits knowledge of various types of loan terms, structures, and conditions and understanding of loan documentation.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 5+ years of experience and exhibited competency in various aspects of commercial lending /portfolio management including financial analysis and credit structuring, understanding and applying credit policy, and credit monitoring and risk administration practices.  Expected to have some level of credit and documentation experience.  Must be skilled in proposing, negotiating and recommending credit and covenant structures and must demonstrate practical and conceptual knowledge of credit and risk analysis. 
• 5+ years direct SBA lending experience 

Hours & Work Schedule

• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: M-F

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $118,000 - $146,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is 

based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work 

arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid 

time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit 

https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

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