SBLU Credit Underwriter I

Renasant Bank; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Renasant Bank is seeking a SBLU Credit Underwriter I to support the Small Business Lending Unit with fundamental credit and financial analysis. You will review business and personal financials, prepare spreads, model cash flows, and present findings to the SBLU.

Responsibilities include managing the workflow, loading information in systems, and assisting loan officers to qualify loans. A bachelor’s in finance or related field is preferred along with 1+ year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to learn new systems, processes and policies.
• Must plan and prioritize to underwrite 2+ credits per day.

Responsibilities

• Analyze noncomplex SBLU credits with loan amounts typically less than $100M.
• Prepare financial spreads and modeling.
• Determine need for additional information and complete investigation.
• Prepare written summaries and present credit opinions to SBLU.
• Maintain pipeline workflow and ensure high-quality production.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office

Financial calculator

Team collaboration

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

nCino

Job description

SBLU Credit Underwriter I

Job ID: 2026-15813

Job Locations: US-GA-Atlanta | US-TN-Memphis | US-TN-Nashville | US-MS-Tupelo | US-AL-Birmingham | US-FL-Ocala

Overview

The SBLU Credit Underwriter I provides fundamental commercial credit and financial analysis support to Renasant Bank's Small Business Lending Unit (SBLU) credit risk management responsibilities.

RENASANT BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Responsibilities

• Analyze noncomplex SBLU credits with loan amounts typically less than $100M
• Develop credit information for use by the SBLU in making lending decisions on new, renewal and prospective loans by:
  • Review and analyze all pertinent credit and financial information including business and personal financial statements, business and personal tax returns and business and personal credit reports to determine credit worthiness of borrowers and guarantors
  • Prepare all financial spreads and other financial modeling
  • Determine the need for a more thorough investigation or additional information and completes that investigation
  • Prepare written summary, gives oral feedback, presents facts and offers opinions concerning credit worthiness to the SBLU
  • Manage pipeline workflow communicating accordingly with manager as needed
  • Ensure high quality production and turnaround standards are achieved
• Complete nCino responsibilities including loading credit information into doc man, adding additional information, following department nCino steps and understanding total exposure
• Monitor and help maintain the Bank's Credit Scoring systems by calculating debt service ratios and monitoring application accuracy
• Work with loan officers over the telephone to assist them in qualifying loans
• Calculate the pricing on SBLU requests
• Requires direct supervision, oversight and guidance in completion of assigned responsibilities
• Apply Renasant Bank's Loan Policies and Department Procedures consistently in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics is preferred (or additional years of directly related experience, above the minimum, will be considered)
• Minimum of 1 year of job related experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and use new systems, processes, policies and procedures effectively and efficiently
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently to consistently complete the underwriting of 2 or more credits per day
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to use a financial calculator to calculate loan payments and other financial calculations