Commercial Underwriter

fnbtandfcbcareers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FNBT is seeking a credit analyst to analyze financial data and assess debt service capacity. You will identify policy exceptions, ensure regulatory compliance, and research borrower markets to strengthen credit judgments. The role includes preparing assessments and delivering robust loan packages to approving authorities.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 5–7 years of lending experience, and strong multitasking and communication skills. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 5–7 years lending or credit experience preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset with good judgment for credit decisions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter; able to meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy lending environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and debt service capacity.
• Identify exceptions to lending policies and underwriting guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Research borrower industry and market conditions.
• Identify repayment risks and suggest mitigations.
• Prepare written assessments of credit requests.
• Ensure complete loan packages for approvals.
• Assist in training analysts.
• Assist lenders with sales activities and customer contacts.
• Assist with special projects and other duties.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field

5-7 years experience in lending or credit

Detail oriented and ability to multi-task

Strong analytical skills

Must communicate effectively, both verbal and written

Must be a self-starter and able to meet all deadlines

Ability to organize and prioritize

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Must get along with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Analyze the financial data presented, including the level and trend of pertinent ratios, including global debt service capacity
• Identify exceptions to lending policies and underwriting guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Research borrower industry and market conditions
• Identify borrowing causes, sources of repayment, risks to repayment, and suggest enhancements to mitigate credit risk
• Prepare written assessment documenting the strengths and weaknesses commercial credit requests
• Ensure that accurate and complex loan packages are delivered to approving authorities
• Assist in training of analysts
• Assist lenders with sales activities and customer contacts
• Assist with special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a sitting stationary position for extended periods of time
• Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

FNBT is an equal opportunity employer.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field
• 5-7 years experience in lending or credit preferred
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be a self-starter and able to meet all deadlines
• Must communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Must successfully pass background investigation according to company policy
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong analytical skills and exercises good judgement to make sound decisions
• Possesses clear understanding and complies with all bank procedures, laws and regulations
• Thorough knowledge of banking and lending strategies