SBA Servicing Underwriting & Portfolio Manager

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for an SBA Servicing Underwriting & Portfolio Manager to join our team. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long term relationships and working together in person. This role will be working on‑site in Seattle, Washington.

This role is critical in supporting the Bank's SBA lending initiatives by performing in‑depth credit analysis and credit risk assessment for assigned loans in the Bank's SBA portfolio to meet compliance with SBA guidelines and Mechanics Bank credit policies and procedures. This position requires expertise in SBA loan programs (7(a), 504, SBA Express), cash flow analysis, evaluating financial statements, business and personal tax returns analysis, covenant compliance monitoring and understanding legal rights of the lender under the loan documents.

• Portfolio Management
  • Own full management of assigned SBA loans portfolio.
  • Correspond with/contact borrowers directly on a regular basis to discuss all issues.
  • Analyze and complete spreads from financial statements, tax returns, and cash flow analysis for existing SBA loans.
  • Ensure adherence to SBA SOPs, internal credit policies and regulatory requirements.
• Credit Risk Management
  • Perform annual loan reviews to determine the appropriate risk rating of the portfolio.
  • Monitor credit risk based on financial statement analysis and covenant compliance.
  • Prepare detailed credit memoranda with risk rating assessments and recommendations.
  • Prepare and mail out letters requesting financials, notifying loan defaults (NODs), etc. for credit risk management.
• Support portfolio management and reporting activities
  • Review tickler reports and follow up with borrowers to obtain outstanding financial conditions.
  • Request waivers with supporting documentation for financial conditions and/or covenant violations. Assist with watch and problem loan reports to develop problem loan credit solutions.
• Review and analyze any third‑party exhibits such as appraisals, environmental questionnaires/Phase I & II reports, legal documents such as business organization documents, UCC lien searches, title reports, credit reports, etc.
• When appropriate, assist in the liquidation process ensuring that the government guarantee is protected and collaborate with and provide support to the Bank's assigned special assets team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SBA and commercial loans underwriting is required.
• Undergraduate degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field is preferred.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of servicing and origination SBA SOPs in force.
• Intermediate‑level credit analysis skills.
• Adequate math, accounting and finance skills.
• Current and comprehensive knowledge of SBA products and SOPs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, production environment with time constraints.
• Self‑starter, results‑ and process‑oriented, collaborative team player.
• Ability to give and take direction.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and commercial credit analysis programs.
• Knowledgeable in loan documentation and real estate and commercial lending vocabulary.
• Experience with SBA liquidation process is a plus.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job…