Commercial Loan Underwriter | Denver Economic Development

## Commercial Loan Underwriter | Denver Economic Development and Opportunity Apply:
Downtown Denver:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 19, 2026 (9 days left to apply):
R0083137# About Our Job  With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

# Final date to receive applications and Materials  This job posting will accept applications until 11:59PM on Sunday, October 18.We kindly request that you submit a resume with your application materials. #

What We Offer  The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $80,217/year - $106,300/year, based on experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include, but are not limited to:
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 457B Retirement Plan
* 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
* Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

More information about the perks and benefits we provide to full-time employees to allow them to find balance, thrive, and build a mile high career can be found on our website.# Location & Hybrid Schedule  This position follows a hybrid model, with approximately three on‐site days per week at the Webb Municipal Building (201 W. Colfax Ave.). Remote work must be performed within the state of Colorado.#

Who We Are  Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO) is creating an economy that works for everyone. We work to ensure the success of Denver’s economy is shared by our residents, businesses, and neighborhoods – because everyone deserves the opportunity to build a future. We do this through four divisions:
Workforce Services, Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization (NEST), Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO), and Business Development.

Learn more about DEDO by visiting our website.# What You’ll Do  DEDO is seeking a Commercial Loan Underwriter to lead underwriting for small business lending programs, primarily supporting businesses that need gap financing not available through traditional lenders. This role also supports select nonprofit and Public Facilities & Improvements (PF&I) projects.

The Commercial Loan Underwriter will work directly with businesses from initial inquiry through underwriting, approval, closing, disbursement, and post-loan servicing. The role will provide technical assistance to prospective borrowers, evaluate project feasibility and repayment capacity, determine the appropriate financing gap, structure loan terms, and prepare well-supported credit recommendations.

This position will work closely with DEDO Finance, Business Development Program team, Contract Administration, Compliance, City legal, external lenders such as banks, credit unions, Community Development Financial Institutions, other Internal and External stakeholders.

The position will also manage an assigned loan portfolio and provide ongoing financial analysis, compliance follow-up, servicing, and technical assistance to borrowers. This role is a key component of DEDO’s efforts to expand access to capital, support business growth, and advance job creation and retention in Denver.

As the Commercial Loan Underwriter, you will:
* Review new business loan inquiries and conduct preliminary eligibility and financing-gap assessments. Provide technical…