Remote Regional CRE Underwriting Leader

First Citizens Bank; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank seeks a Manager Regional Commercial Real Estate Underwriting to lead a CRE underwriting team, drive performance, and ensure portfolio quality. The role involves talent management, process optimization, and collaboration with senior leadership on risk and policy enhancements.

Responsibilities include team supervision, relationship building with lenders, and maintaining high standards in underwriting and servicing across commercial credit actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in Commercial Lending or Credit Analysis and supervisory experience.
• Alternative: High School Diploma or GED with 12+ years in relevant underwriting/management roles.
• Strong leadership and financial analysis skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manages a regional CRE underwriting team overseeing underwriting, structuring, and servicing.
• Sets strategy, develops talent, and optimizes processes for quality and efficiency.
• Monitors performance metrics and partners with leadership on risk and portfolio goals.
• Builds lending relationships and supports risk-based decision making.

Skills

Leadership

CRE underwriting

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

First Citizens Bank seeks a Manager Regional Commercial Real Estate Underwriting to lead a CRE underwriting team, drive performance, and ensure portfolio quality. The role involves talent management, process optimization, and collaboration with senior leadership on risk and policy enhancements.

Responsibilities include team supervision, relationship building with lenders, and maintaining high standards in underwriting and servicing across commercial credit actions.