CRE Underwriter

Overview Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving.

We continually seek highly motivated and talented individuals as our people are critical to our success. In return, we offer competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program, in addition to medical, dental, and vision insurance.  401K, continuing education opportunities and an employee assistance program are also included in our benefit suite. Old National also offers a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization.  

We offer a unique opportunity to join a growing, community and client-focused company that is firmly rooted in its core values.

ResponsibilitiesA Credit Center Underwriter has the primary responsibility of analyzing and decisioning loans with Total Credit Exposure between $0 and $3 million while balancing risk and growth.  Responsibilities and accountabilities include ensuring loan structures are appropriate and consistent with bank lending standards, assigning an appropriate asset quality rating, completing an appropriate level of underwriting for the risk and size of the loan opportunity, and decisioning applications with assigned lending authority in a fast-paced high volume environment.  

A Credit Center Underwriter will collaborate with Business Bankers and Commercial Segment Relationship Managers, internal support staff, and others to provide credit expertise and support the commercial loan origination and review process.

Salary Range The salary range for this position is $83,300 - $168,400 per year plus bonus. The base salary indicated for this position reflects the compensation range applicable to all levels of the role across the United States. Actual salary offers within this range may vary based on a number of factors, including the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant skills and professional experience, educational qualifications, and geographic location.  

Office locations include 8750 West Bryn Mawr, Chicago (near Rosemont and close to Cumberland Blue Line station), Lincoln Park, Milwaukee Huron building, Madison WI Capital Square, and Minneapolis St Paul MN.Key Accountabilities Underwrite and Decision Loans Underwrite and decision renewals and new credit requests focusing on appropriate due diligent, risk assessment and asset quality ratings (AQR)
Meet quality standards as outlined in ONB underwriting guidelines and policy; evaluation by Loan Review, OCC, and/or others may identify unacceptable underwriting or inaccurate asset quality ratings (AQR)
Meet or exceed productivity expectations for annual credit approval memorandum (CAM) volume Make prudent credit decisions balancing risk and growth; utilize assigned lending authority based on approval authority matrix to exercise granted authority confidently, independently via problem solving/sound decision making and with integrity

Produce a high quality and accurate analysis while also not sacrificing efficiency in a fast-paced, high volume environment juggling multiple requests while adhering to client driven response timelines, etc.

Work Collaboratively with Business Bankers, Relationship Managers, internal support staff and teammates

Provide credit expertise using a consultative approach; assist in structuring loans…