AVP Commercial Underwriter – Strategic Credit

Western Alliance Bancorporation

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k matching

Tuition assistance

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Time off

Job summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Commercial Underwriter in the Biltmore area to underwrite routine loan requests and renewals for working capital and other bank lending products. You will collaborate with lending officers and prepare credit analyses, memos, and presentations for Credit Administration or Loan Committee.

The role may involve mentoring junior analysts in financial analysis, loan structure, and risk mitigation, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

2+ years of related experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.

Responsibilities

Underwrite routine loan requests and renewals for working capital lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, term loans, and other Bank lending products.
Build internal relationships by working with lending officers on credit matters and loans requiring close scrutiny.
Review loan structure, financial spreads, entity structures, collateral, market data and reports to understand risks and prepare recommendations.
May mentor junior analysts in financial analysis and loan structuring.