Business Banking Underwriter

Nusenda Credit Union; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nusenda Credit Union is seeking a Business Banking Underwriter to underwrite, decision, and structure conventional and SBA loan requests within policy limits. You will ensure SOPs, eligibility, and documentation, applying underwriting templates and scoring models to produce strong credit memos and clear approval packages.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of similar or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Knowledgeable in SBA 7(a) and 504 eligibility and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite conventional and SBA business loan requests within established policy limits using approved templates and scoring models.
• Analyze financial statements and tax returns to develop cash flow and key ratios, evaluate collateral and guarantor support, and recommend approval/decline/counter terms.
• Apply Business Banking policy metrics for system decisioned, Application Plus, and Judgmental Financial Underwriting.
• Identify deviations, document policy exceptions with mitigation, and escalate per approval authority matrix.
• Ensure loan requests are properly structured for purpose, repayment source, collateral, and guarantor support.
• Coordinate SBA checklists with Relationship Managers through LOS to meet documentation requirements and identify items to be satisfied prior to approval or closing.

Job description

Nusenda Credit Union is dedicated to excellent member service and being a great place to work. We strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our members and the communities we serve to help them achieve their financial goals. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of our culture and values.

As an employer of choice, we invest in people and their careers. Our competitive employee benefits include several health and wellness options, competitive 401(k) matching contributions, professional development, and tuition assistance and more!

Thank you for your interest in joining the Nusenda team!

We are currently seeking a Business Banking Underwriter to join our organization. As a Business Banking Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting, decisioning, and structuring conventional and Small Business Administration (SBA) business loan requests within defined policy limits. You'll ensures SBA standard operation procedures (SOP), program eligibility and documentation, applies approved underwriting templates and scoring models, and recommends terms and mitigations that balance member experience and prudent risk. You'll drive high quality credit memos and clear approval packages, partnering with the AVP of Credit Operations as needed.

What You'll Do

• Underwrite conventional and SBA business loan requests within established policy limits using approved templates and scoring models.
• Analyze financial statements and tax returns to develop global cash flow and key ratios, evaluate collateral and guarantor support, and recommend approval, decline, or counter terms consistent with risk appetite of the Credit Union.
• Apply Business Banking policy metrics for System Decisioned, Application Plus, and Judgmental Financial Underwriting.
• Identify deviations, and document tracked policy exceptions with mitigation and elevate per approval authority matrix while maintaining required tracking
• Ensure each loan request is properly structured for purpose, repayment source, collateral, and guarantor support.
• Confirm SBA program eligibility for 7(a) and 504 when applicable. Coordinate SBA checklists with Relationship Managers through loan origination system (LOS) to ensure documentation requirements are met and identify items that must be satisfied prior to approval or closing.

What You'll Need

• Three to five years of similar or related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field

Key Skills And Experience

• Knowledgeable in SBA 7(a) and 504 eligibility and documentation.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience in loan origination and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
• Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, deal with sensitive information and handle problem resolution.
• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and all internal systems as affiliated with the department. Ability to adapt quickly to change and proactively communicate.

Nusenda Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.