Senior CRE Credit Underwriter: Strategic Risk & Growth

Columbia Bank; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking an experienced CRE underwriter to assess complex commercial real estate loans, including construction, bridge, and permanent financing. You will work with Relationship Managers to monitor a large portfolio, analyze market data, and present timely, accurate credit recommendations with detailed underwriting narratives.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in underwriting or credit analysis, strong Excel/Word skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks while

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced credit and credit quality skills including accounting, financial statement spreading, and cash flow analysis.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of credit policies, procedures, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites and prepares credit presentations for complex CRE loans.
• Assists RMs in monitoring a large CRE loan portfolio and deepening relationships.
• Analyzes appraisal and market data to assess market risk of CRE projects and potential take-out financing.
• Identifies key risks and presents credit recommendations with documented facts and sound judgement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Credit analysis

Cash flow analysis

Financial statement spreading

Credit policies

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Excel

Word

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Columbia Bank is seeking an experienced CRE underwriter to assess complex commercial real estate loans, including construction, bridge, and permanent financing. You will work with Relationship Managers to monitor a large portfolio, analyze market data, and present timely, accurate credit recommendations with detailed underwriting narratives.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in underwriting or credit analysis, strong Excel/Word skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks while