Remote SBA Lead Underwriter | Small Business Lending

Fifth Third Bank; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an SBA Lead Underwriter to review and decide on small business loan requests within authorized limits. You will guide junior underwriters, model deals with relationship managers, and ensure SBA policy compliance while coordinating with legal and credit teams.

Required are 7 years total experience with 4–6 in underwriting/origination in banking, plus SBA SOP knowledge and strong communication skills. Flexible, virtual Ohio-based role with a base salary range.

Qualifications

• 7 years total work experience with 4–6 years underwriting/credit/origination in banking.
• Thorough knowledge of SBA SOP 50-10-8.1 and related guidelines.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite SBA loan requests focusing on new money to new borrowers.
• Collaborate with relationship managers on deal review, modeling and structuring.
• Coordinate with RM, Credit and other teams for deal pre-clearance and approvals.
• Gather due diligence information from customers and third parties as needed.
• Prepare credit approval documents and change in terms analyses.
• Develop training material for SBA lending and ensure policy compliance.
• Oversee post-closing items and assist with deal amendments and restructurings.
• Participate in special projects and provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

SBA underwriting knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Economics or equivalent experience

Tools

nCino

CLAS/LaserPro

SBA SOP 50-10-8.1

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an SBA Lead Underwriter to review and decide on small business loan requests within authorized limits. You will guide junior underwriters, model deals with relationship managers, and ensure SBA policy compliance while coordinating with legal and credit teams.

Required are 7 years total experience with 4–6 in underwriting/origination in banking, plus SBA SOP knowledge and strong communication skills. Flexible, virtual Ohio-based role with a base salary range.