Commercial Credit Underwriter

At Sunflower Bank, N.A., we’re experiencing great growth. Since our founding in 1892, we've been committed to serving our communities and supporting the team members who make it all possible. As a full-service financial institution, we offer a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth‑management financial objectives. Creating Possibility is not just our mission, it’s what we do every day for clients and associates.

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Sunflower Bank, N.A. is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of Commercial Credit Underwriter I at our Dallas, TX location. The Credit Underwriter I position is responsible for gathering, analyzing and interpreting financial and credit information in order to assess the creditworthiness of the company’s commercial customers, focusing on the company’s credit relationships. The position assists Commercial Bankers in supporting new and existing assigned loan relationships with an emphasis on maximizing credit quality and minimizing risk.

• Spread, review and analyze financial and credit information, such as financial statements, tax returns and credit reports to determine creditworthiness for borrowers and guarantors. Determine the need for a more thorough investigation or additional information and contact appropriate sources for such information.
• Prepare detailed financial and analytical reports for each entity analyzed, including historical financial data and trends, detailed cash flow analysis, global cash flow analysis, and simple projections.
• Research pertinent industry and market information relevant to customers’ lines of business.
• Prepare a written summary of analysis for new and existing loan relationships, especially in regards to the sufficiency of cash flow, collateral and other repayment sources. Assess overall strengths and weaknesses of credit relationship.
• Communicate key analytical finding and opinions to Business/Commercial Bankers, management or credit officers.
• Assist in monitoring assigned credit files for periodic financial statements, borrowing base certificates, accounts receivable aging, and other items as required by the loan documents. Ensure that covenant compliance and financial reporting requirements are addressed.
• Participate in departmental or company-wide projects.
• Attend joint calls with the Commercial Banker to gather more information about the business.
• Remain educated and informed about industry trends, community developments, market conditions and regulatory requirements and understand their effect on the company’s lending criteria.
• Understand and adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and related anti‑money laundering laws and Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or similar field, in lieu of a degree, applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed a formal credit training program or certification.
• 2+ years of experience in credit analysis/portfolio management in a commercial lending environment required.
• Must possess specific area of underwriting expertise in at least one area of lending, such as commercial real estate, commercial and industrial lending or SBA lending.
• Must possess proven ability to successfully understand and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and tax returns.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess strong business math skills.
• Must possess proven ability to think critically and communicate results concisely and clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess ability to multi‑task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to work collaboratively by finding common ground to solve problems with the ability to represent his/her own opinion.
• Must remain educated and informed on industry trends, market conditions and regulatory requirements and actively work to continuously develop professionally.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written,…