Remote SBA Lead Underwriter — Growth & Credit Leadership

Fifth Third Bank; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 82,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an SBA Lead Underwriter to review and decide small business loan requests within approved authority. You will support junior underwriters, model and structure deals, and coordinate with relationship managers to ensure compliant, timely credit approvals.

The role requires 5+ years in underwriting or credit with SBA knowledge, and proficiency in SBA SOP 50-10-6, along with systems like nCino and LaserPro. Location: Virtual, Ohio.

Qualifications

• College degree in accounting, finance, or economics or equivalent industry experience required.
• Total work experience of 5 years including 2 to 4 years of underwriting, credit, or originations experience preferable in the banking or investment banking industry.
• Thorough working knowledge of SBA SOP 50-10-6 and other SOP program guides.
• Excellent knowledge of B2B, CCAS, nCino, AFS, Appraisal systems, CLAS/LaserPro Loan Doc Prep Systems (or equivalent vendor systems), and other banking systems preferred.
• Must be proficient in basic software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel a plus.
• Must be attentive to detail and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly organized and able to manage several detailed tasks and processes concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting focus on new money to new borrowers to the bank.
• Work in cooperation with relationship managers with initial deal review, modeling, and structuring.
• Work in cooperation with RM's with deal pre-clearance within the Structured Finance Group, Credit, Capital Markets/Syndications, and other constituents.
• Work in cooperation with RM's, customers/prospects, and third-party providers to order, obtain and ascertain due diligence information as required.
• Utilize and analyze all available resources to prepare the credit approval document, Change in terms.
• Coordinate with the RM and Credit to obtain the proper credit approval.
• Develop training and education guidelines for SBA lending.
• Oversee adherence to SBA credit and eligibility policies, ensuring compliance with government regulations and the SBA guaranty.
• Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of all SBA products and services and ensure that the Business Banking leadership team and market leaders are alert to new developments or modifications of the SBA program as published by the SBA Center Office in Washington, DC.
• Engage and manage legal counsel and negotiate legal documentation in conjunction with RM.
• Complete and manage the closing, funding, and booking process in cooperation with the Funding Desk and Credit Collateral Operations.
• Complete internal and external post-closing items.
• Complete the underwriting process for deal amendments and restructurings.
• Complete special projects and assignments as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organization

Education

College degree in accounting, finance, or economics or equivalent industry experience

Tools

nCino

AFS

CLAS/LaserPro Loan Doc Prep Systems

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an SBA Lead Underwriter to review and decide small business loan requests within approved authority. You will support junior underwriters, model and structure deals, and coordinate with relationship managers to ensure compliant, timely credit approvals.

The role requires 5+ years in underwriting or credit with SBA knowledge, and proficiency in SBA SOP 50-10-6, along with systems like nCino and LaserPro. Location: Virtual, Ohio.