Regional CRE Underwriting Leader

U.S. Bank; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Up to 11 paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick and Safe Leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Regional Underwriting Manager to lead all CRE underwriting and portfolio management across the Central Region.

You will drive credit quality, ensure underwriting consistency, and oversee hub operations in multiple cities while aligning with credit policies and enterprise standards. The role requires senior leadership of underwriters, collaboration with Credit partners, and a focus on risk discipline and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of banking experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of commercial lending policy, laws and credit quality standards.
• Experience evaluating complex CRE transactions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong communication skills for executive-level discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting and portfolio management for the Central Region.
• Set regional underwriting strategies and objectives.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers and Credit partners to grow portfolios.
• Serve as primary escalation point for credit, portfolio, and staffing matters.
• Drive consistency in underwriting practices and documentation across region.
• Lead and develop a team of credit analysts and senior underwriters.
• Oversee workflow, capacity planning and technology initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policy, standards and governance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Credit underwriting

Regulatory knowledge

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Regional Underwriting Manager to lead all CRE underwriting and portfolio management across the Central Region.

You will drive credit quality, ensure underwriting consistency, and oversee hub operations in multiple cities while aligning with credit policies and enterprise standards. The role requires senior leadership of underwriters, collaboration with Credit partners, and a focus on risk discipline and process improvement.