Business Banking Underwriter

Overview

Come to work for a company you can be proud to work for...and enjoy fantastic, comprehensive benefits.

The hiring range for this opportunity is $65,100 to $81,350 annual salary along with incentive opportunities, creating a competitive total compensation package based on our pay scale, and may be modified by location and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Business Banking Underwriter I underwrites small business loan requests, analyzes financial information, recommends loan actions, and approves loan requests within his or her authority as assigned. Analyzes small business loan applications and renewals and determines credit worthiness and appropriate grading for consideration of the loan request. Assists the sales staff to maximize the cross sales effort as the loan request is being processed.

Prepares loan for legal documentation and monitors closing process. Follows for timely renewal, reporting requirements, compliance and delinquency.

• Analyzes small business loan applications received by branches to determine eligibility of request. Provides prompt turnaround time upon request. Confers with branch personnel to discuss options for borrowers. Requests any additional information needed to complete processing. Approves or declines small business loan request within assigned limits. Recommends credit approval requirements and ensures accurate grading of new and existing credits based on analysis.
• Orders the preparation of loan documentation and reviews for completion.
• Provides assistance and exceptional sales support to all branches in answering questions relating to small business loans.
• Assures customer loan request is processed accurately and timely. Coordinates with appraisal department and escrow companies for secured loan products.
• Orders business credit reports and personal credit reports on business principals.
• Coordinates compliance, decline letter preparation and maintenance of adverse action database.
• Maintains a log of maturing lines and ticklers for account follow-up.
• Coordinates renewal process to ensure that necessary information is received prior to line maturation.
• Monitors past due loans originated by the Business Credit Center and recommends action to sales staff or contacts customers directly, as appropriate. Maintains a log of pending action or resolution for past due loans.

• Maintains a current understanding of Bank underwriting guidelines, procedures, policies and compliance issues.
• Maintains a current understanding of Bank policies and procedures in compliance with all federal and state laws, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act (SARs, CIP, OFAC), Information Security (GLBA), Identity Theft Red Flags, Financial Elder Abuse Reporting, and any other applicable regulations that may be specific to your job duties.
• Inputs application and financial information.
• Performs Credit Analyst duties in their absence.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting, or related work experience preferred.
• Established analytical ability to underwrite all types of loan products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with efficient work demeanor that allows involvement in multiple areas.
• Ability to utilize personal computers and Windows-driven programs, with an emphasis on the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Ability to complete a high volume of work efficiently and with accuracy.

Company Profile

Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tri Co Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California with corporate offices in Roseville, South San Francisco, and Bakersfield, with assets of nearly $10 billion and 50 years of financial stability.

Tri Counties Bank is dedicated to providing exceptional service for individuals and businesses throughout California with more than 75 locations, advanced mobile and online banking, and access to approximately 40,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide.

As California's Local Bank, Tri Counties Bank prioritizes serving clients with local bankers and local decision-making, backed by corporate philanthropy, community engagement, employee volunteerism and investments. Recognized by various publications as among the Top Workplaces and Best Banks, Tri Counties Bank recruits and retains diverse and talented team members.

Tri Counties Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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