Business Banking Underwriter

Nusenda-Credit-Union; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness options

401(k) matching contributions

Professional development

tuition assistance

Job summary

Nusenda Credit Union is seeking a Business Banking Underwriter to join our team in a role focused on underwriting conventional and SBA loan requests. You will analyze financial statements, assess collateral, apply underwriting templates, and prepare clear, risk-balanced approvals or counter terms.

The position requires 3–5 years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance, advanced Excel skills, and proficiency with CRM and LOS systems.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of similar or related experience.
• Knowledgeable in SBA 7(a) and 504 eligibility and documentation.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience in loan origination and CRM systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and proactively communicate.
• Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, deal with sensitive information and handle problem resolution.
• Microsoft Office and related internal systems proficiency.

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 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

CRM systems

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.

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