Commercial Underwriter Team Lead

Position Summary

The Commercial Underwriter provides accurate, timely, and succinct credit underwriting to support the company’s portfolio management and new business development efforts for the Relationship Managers they are assigned to.

• Financial statement spreading and analysis, including calculation of Debt Service Coverage or Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios per Busey guidelines.
• Use financial data such as cash flow, liquidity, profitability, and leverage to determine and minimize the overall risk of extending credit to businesses and individuals.
• Work with Commercial Relationship Managers or other Lending staff to prepare clear and concise Commercial Credit Approval Request (CCAR) memos that detail the overall risk of the loan, identifying strengths and weaknesses of the borrower.
• Evaluate collateral, industry data and other relevant credit information.
• Assist with Portfolio Management duties, including testing financial covenants, monitoring monthly borrowing base reports, preparing portfolio reviews and sensitive asset reports, as assigned.
• Assist Commercial Relationship Managers with the preparation of opportunity memos for new and existing relationships.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Commercial Banking Loan Policy and systems, including nCino.
• Assist in the sales process, including accompanying Relationship Managers on customer and prospect calls.
• Approve loans that are within defined authority levels; recommend loan approval outside of defined authority levels.
• Participate in pipeline meetings to develop knowledge of prospective opportunities as well as upcoming renewals.
• Assist with other duties or special projects as assigned.

• Requires Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Business or Finance.
• Requires 5 or more years of Commercial Credit experience.
• Requires 5 or more years of experience in a Commercial Underwriter role.
• Requires direct experience in Commercial and/or C&I.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of financial accounting.
• Ability to multi‑task and work independently.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to take independent action within established guidelines and develop new procedures and approaches when needed.
• Ability to perform duties under frequent time pressures.

Salary offered is based on factors, including but not limited to the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance. Base Pay Range: $98,000–$140,000 per year. Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package in return for your time, talents, efforts and ultimately, results.

Your personal and professional well‑being—now and in the years to come—are important to us. Busey’s Total Rewards include a competitive benefits package offering 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability, supplemental voluntary life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, wellness incentives and an employee assistance program. In addition, eligible associates may take advantage of pre‑tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent.

Offers diverse employment opportunities—both remote and onsite—in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.