Senior Commercial Underwriter (Full Time) - SB Greenway

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Full Time Credit Underwriting SB
- Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX, US

13 days ago Requisition

External Applicants:
Please apply through Prosperity Bank's Career Center at  Applying through any other source may prevent Prosperity from receiving your application.

Internal Applicants:
If you are a current associate of Prosperity Bank, please apply through the internal Talent
- Career Center in ADP.

Prosperity Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION PURPOSE

Performs quantitative and qualitative credit analysis and underwriting for commercial loan requests. Works closely with commercial lending officers to understand and measure the risks associated with both new and existing client relationships and to create loan structures to mitigate these risks. Prepares in-depth written presentations summarizing loan opportunities with minimal turn-around times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Analyzes client-specific financial statements, spreads, and ratios as well as broader industry and economic risks that could jeopardize loan repayment.
• Work with borrowers and loan officers to review credit issues and obtain additional information, including outside calls as required.
• Structures loans within policy and to effectively mitigate risk.
• Prepare credit memorandums that summarize lending opportunities, the associated risks, and the proposed loan structure.
• Identify high-risk credit situations and take appropriate action to ensure that the Bank is well protected.
• Conduct or assist with presentations to loan approval authorities, including loan committee.
• Assists other analysts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description amended at any time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Certification: College degree in business or equivalent and 3+ years of related banking experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of a formal credit training program is desired.

Required Knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

Experience

Required:

Experience in underwriting business loans for commercial bank clientele across a variety of industries. Must have familiarity with regulation and industry best practices for commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans.

Experience

Required:

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial statements, industry data, and customer profiles. Ability to produce both oral and written presentations.

Ability to apply concepts such as trends, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to create and interpret projections based on extrapolation of financial data.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical information in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions with limited guidance.

Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.

Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently.

Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and instill trust within the organization.

Ability to multitask is essential.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Talking:

Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions orideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing:

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motion:

Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/orfingers.

Average Visual Abilities:

Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.

Physical Strength:

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

None:

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data establish facts and draw conclusions.

Able to interpret a variety of technical instructions and can deal with multiple variables.

Mathematics Ability:

Ability to compute discount, interest, profit, and loss; commission markup and selling price; and ratio, proportion, and percentage.

Able to perform very simple algebra.

Language Ability:

Ability to read periodicals,…