Specialty (SBA) Credit Underwriter II/Specialty (SBA) Sr. Credit Underwriter

Bank of America; Saint-Louis; On-site; EUR 82,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Bank of America in Chicago is seeking a Specialty Channel Underwriter to drive SBA lending underwriting, structuring and approvals for small business customers. You will assess financials, partnerships and risk to ensure timely, quality credit decisions.

You will collaborate with Relationship Managers, Solution Advisors and Risk teammates, mentor juniors, and maintain data quality while supporting a high-volume production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial underwriting and credit analysis.
• Minimum 2 years SBA lending experience preferred.
• Formal commercial credit training or equivalent work experience.
• Industry knowledge across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, underwrite, and approve SBA credit solutions.
• Conduct credit analysis including financial spreads and risk scorecards.
• Evaluate credit worthiness and decision on SBA facilities.
• Ensure underwriting complies with policy and SBA SOP.
• Partner with Relationship Managers and Risk teams to deliver SBA solutions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Credit and Risk Assessment

Financial Analysis

Underwriting

Written Communications

Analytical Thinking

Credit Documentation

Financial Forecasting

Recording/Organizing Info

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Loan Structuring

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Finance/Accounting/Economics background preferred

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

The Specialty Channel Underwriter role is responsible for Business Banking underwriting, structuring and approving credit actions for new and existing Small Business Administration (SBA) credit requests.Exercises single signature approval authority for credit exposure per applicable approval grids.Credit decisions must meet underwriting quality and risk management standards and comply with bank and SBA policies and procedures.Strong credit skills with ability to work independently and reach credit decisions timely and efficiently. May participate in projects and initiatives to achieve strategic objectives of the organization. This role reports to the Specialty Credit Manager that support Small Business Administration.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, underwrite, and approve credit solutions for existing and new clients; approve SBA requests in accordance with applicable credit approval grid
• Conduct credit analysis including financial spreads, risk rating scorecards, industry assessment, business and personal cash flow; complete Credit Approval documentation
• Evaluate credit worthiness and provide analysis and decisioning on whether a client should be approved for an SBA credit facility
• Ensure underwriting complies with Bank credit policy and procedures and Small Business Administration SOP
• Partner with Relationship Managers, Solution Advisors, Commercial Business Development Officers and Risk teammates to assess and deliver SBA credit solutions
• Ensure data quality of credit related client and deal information
• Mentor and assist junior team members as applicable

Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Financial Analysis
• Underwriting
• Written Communications
• Analytical Thinking
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling
• Recording/Organizing Information
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Collateral Management
• Loan Structuring
• Prioritization

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial underwriting and credit analysis (Business Banking, Middle Market, Leveraged Finance, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years of SBA lending experience preferred
• Formal commercial credit training or equivalent work experience
• Industry knowledge across multiple sectors
• Prior experience in a high volume production environment
• Superior teamwork skills in the commercial market space
• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate vertically, horizontally, and externally

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in business administration, finance, accounting or economics preferred

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$91,500.00 - $150,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.