Senior Credit Underwriter

JCW Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Senior Credit Underwriter to join its growing Credit team. This role focuses on underwriting commercial loans with CRE exposure and some C&I, while mentoring junior analysts and collaborating with senior leadership.

The position offers opportunities for long-term growth within a well-established community bank culture and exposure to portfolio management and asset quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial credit or underwriting experience.
• Strong CRE loan exposure (C&I, ABL, or portfolio management experience is a plus).
• Strong credit analysis and financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and existing commercial loans, focusing on CRE and some C&I exposure.
• Perform comprehensive credit analysis and evaluate risk and overall credit quality.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior credit analysts while working with senior leadership.
• Assist with portfolio management and monitor asset quality.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Underwriting

CRE lending

Mentoring

Portfolio management

Job description

A well-established community bank is looking to add a Senior Credit Underwriter to their growing Credit team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced credit professional looking to underwrite a diverse portfolio, mentor junior analysts, and gain exposure to senior leadership. The bank offers a strong culture and significant opportunity for long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and existing commercial loans, primarily focused on CRE and some C&I exposure.
• Perform comprehensive credit analysis and evaluate financial performance, risk, and overall credit quality.
• Analyze transactions generally ranging from $1MM–$10MM.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior credit analysts while working closely with senior credit leadership.
• Assist with portfolio management, including monitoring existing relationships and maintaining strong asset quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial credit or underwriting experience.
• Strong CRE loan exposure (C&I, ABL, or portfolio management experience is a plus).
• Strong credit analysis and financial analysis skills.