Senior Underwriter - CRE Tax Credit

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Collaborate effectively with Line of Business (LOB) and Credit Risk partners throughout the underwriting, credit approval, documentation, closing, funding, and post-closing procedures for credits. Responsible for managing risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and adhering to policies and procedures. Ensure actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience while operating within the bank's risk appetite. Achieve results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

• Focus on new money deals for new and existing borrowers.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers (RM) and Investment Directors () on initial deal review, modeling, and structuring, including creating the Opportunity Memo.
• Assist RM/IDs with deal pre-clearance within the Community Development Lending and Investment Group.
• Work with RM/IDs, customers/prospects, and third-party providers to obtain due diligence information.
• Utilize and analyze resources to prepare the credit approval document.
• Coordinate with RM/ Credit Risk to obtain proper credit approval.
• Engage and manage legal counsel and negotiate legal documentation with RM/.
• Manage the closing, funding, and booking process in cooperation with Loan Closing Specialists and Credit Collateral Operations.
• Complete internal and external post-closing items.
• Underwrite deal amendments and restructurings.
• Handle special projects and assignments as requested.
• Aid in the development of junior team members.

• College degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or economics.
• 7+ years of total work experience, including 4+ years in CRE and CDFI underwriting.
• Experience in LIHTC, NMTC, HTC a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer; advanced skills in Excel are a plus.
• Attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple detailed tasks and processes concurrently.

• Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, temperature, etc.
• Some travel is required.

Senior Underwriter - CRE Tax Credit

Senior Underwriter - CRE Tax Credit:
Total Base Pay Range 96,500. USD Annual.

Location:

Chicago, Illinois 60606

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