Commercial Credit Review Manager

Columbia Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Columbia Bank seeks an experienced credit underwriting leader in Phoenix to oversee reviews, approvals, declines, and recommendations across commercial loan requests. You will guide workflow within the Commercial division, ensuring policy adherence and high-quality credit analysis while mentoring bankers in risk assessment and loan structuring.

The role emphasizes leadership in credit quality, collaboration with sales teams, and maintaining standards across the loan portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 10+ years commercial lending/credit experience; demonstrated leadership in credit/loan operations.
• Strong ability to analyze operating proformas, budgets, tax returns, and financial statements.
• Experience mentoring bankers on credit recommendations, loan structuring, and risk rating processes.

Responsibilities

• Review credit requests, recommendations, and loan reviews for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Coordinate workflow within Commercial division to ensure timely service to sales staff and customers.
• Coach bankers on financial analysis, loan structuring, and credit skills.
• Monitor risk rating accuracy and ensure timely documentation of migrations.
• Develop and analyze financial background data for new or renewed loans and participate in due diligence.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Leadership

Financial analysis

Policy compliance

Team coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Phoenix, Arizona

Full time

JR103562

About the Role:

Reviews, approvals, declines, or recommends new credit requests, as well as modifications, renewals, and term loan reviews while maintaining risk exposure consistent with bank loan quality guidelines. Responsible for oversight of workflow management for a credit underwriting and loan portfolio management team within the Commercial division and ensuring comprehensive analysis of all credit requests and servicing actions, as well as adherence to bank credit quality guidelines and other applicable policies. Coordinate workflow with other work groups to ensure smooth operation of the credit department and timely service to sales staff and associates, as well as customers.

• Review preflight memos, credit recommendations, and term loan reviews within a defined scope for accuracy, compliance with policy, and comprehensive credit risk analysis

• Collaborates with Commercial division team members to develop and maintain high-quality loan portfolios.

• Coach bankers in the development of complete, accurate and well-structured credit recommendations, including guidance and advice on financial analyses, loan structuring and other credit skills.

• Helps maintain commercial credit quality standards and provides strong and consistent credit leadership.

• Monitors and verifies risk rating accuracy on loans submitted for approval.

• Advises team members on the risk rating process and ensures timely documentation of migrations.

• Ensures lending staff is aware of all relevant changes in credit requirements.

• Coordinates with Division/Department Director on any internal or external credit examinations including responses to audit exceptions.

• Manages monthly and quarterly construction and problem loan reviews.

• Develops and analyzes financial background data for new or renewed loans. May engage with existing or prospective clients as part of the bank’s due diligence and monitoring activities. Contributes to the development of credit policies, processes and methodologies.

• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.

• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.

• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation B, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.

• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.

• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.

• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.

• Embraces our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice."

• May perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience (Required)

Experience

• More than 10 years of relevant commercial lending and credit experience. (Required)

Skills

• Experience developing, modifying, and executing company policies that affect immediate operation(s) and company-wide effect.

• Ability to regularly interact with senior or executive management on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions and/or customers.

• Possess strong leadership, problem solving, analytical, mathematical, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from operating proformas, construction budgets, credit reports, financial reports, tax returns, and other financial statements and information for non-profit and for-profit entities.

• Excellent knowledge of underwriting, reviewing and interpreting bank and subordinate lender legal documentation and third-party reports, and closing processes for commercial projects.

• Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations.

• Excellent relationship management and business development abilities, analytical and problem‑solving skills, sales skills, and credit and credit quality skills with prior lending authority experience.

• Experience directing the work and workflow of a team and developing/coaching others.

• Expert knowledge of commercial lending products and services that result in successfully capitalizing on all opportunities to cross-sell the bank’s products.

• Excellent planning and organization skills with the ability to change course (adaptable) at a moment’s notice.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced knowledge and experience managing commercial loan portfolio.

• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and industry specific software (Word, Excel,).

• Ability to train and present to small and large audiences or has the interest in learning to train and present.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional

The pay range for this role is $117,000.00 to $180,000.00.

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Primary Location:

2155 W Pinnacle Peak Rd Phoenix AZ 85027

Our Benefits:

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [e-mail] .

At Columbia Bank, we’re redefining what it means to bank and to build a career. As the West’s premier banking experience, we combine the strength and scale of a leading financial institution with the heart and mindset of a community bank. With more than 350 locations across eight states, we deliver relationship-based service backed by regional expertise and resources that help families and businesses thrive.

Our culture is built on Do RIGHT , which means:

• Relationships: We create authentic connections with customers, colleagues, and communities.

• Impact: Every role here makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives and local economies.

• Growth: We invest in your success with career development, mentorship, and learning opportunities.

• Heart: We care deeply about doing what’s best for our customers and each other.

• Trust: Integrity and transparency guide everything we do.

Why work for Columbia Bank?

• A strong, stable financial foundation with over $67 billion in assets and a diverse portfolio that supports flexibility and opportunity.

• A culture of belonging and purpose, where your ideas matter and your work has impact.

• Competitive benefits and flexibility designed to help you thrive personally and professionally.

• Community engagement that matters, from supporting local businesses to empowering youth through financial literacy initiatives.