Commercial Underwriter

NOTE:
This position is located on-site in downtown Salt Lake City, UT. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to or relocate to this area without the assistance of the Employer. Thank you.

Continental Bank (the "Bank") is a digital-only, FDIC-insured, Utah-chartered bank headquartered in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Continental is a national burgeoning leader in providing online, consumer, small business loans and deposit accounts made directly, and in partnership with, fintech’s, retailers and finance companies.

We are a forward-thinking financial institution committed to serving our clients through innovative products, personalized service, and strong community relationships. Our mission is to deliver excellence in commercial lending, leasing, and banking services while maintaining a strong focus on growth and client success.

The Commercial Underwriter is to assess and evaluate the risk associated with the underwriting and servicing of commercial business loans. They are primarily responsible for reviewing and analyzing various financial and non-financial information provided by applicant/clients to determine the level of risk associated with the lending and servicing package.

• Reviewing commercial packages for overall credit rating, cash flow requirements, debt/worth review, liquidity review and overall net worth.
• Conducting follow up communication to review the credit package for completeness and make a final credit recommendation.
• Analyzing specific data, highlighting positives and negatives, then present analysis to credit team and/or Management with recommendations.
• Requesting UCC searches, obtain copies of bills of sale/completed invoices, and conduct/request physical inspections as needed.
• Reviewing purchase documents for all signatures and verifying delivery and satisfaction of the collateral.
• Evaluating market conditions and compare them with applicants historical and/or projected financials to mitigate potential risks.
• Ordering third-party reports and analyze results.
• Following up to ensure the broker gets paid and all funding has occurred.

• Performing annual and/or quarterly portfolio reviews and ensure compliance with all covenants and deliver timely and accurate risk scoring based on updated financial conditions.
• Monitoring accounts, provide customer service and support to clients in accordance with banking policies and principles, while treating everyone with respect
• Alerting the management regarding delinquencies and assist with customer reach out.
• Participating in management meetings to evaluate processes and suggest ideas for process improvement.

• BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other related field; or the equivalent in experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of previous work experience in finance, analysis or related field.
• Extensive experience in structuring loans for equipment financing, commercial real estate, investment properties, commercial lines or credit, and SBA financing. Leveraged lending knowledge is a plus.
• Sound knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures reflective of the financial services industry.
• Ability to identify and problem solve many different issues.

• Sound sense of responsibility, diligence and commitment to position and company values.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations.
• Creative skills and the ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and result-orientation.

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer contributions
• Employee profit-sharing plan
• Paid medical, dental, and disability insurance
• HSA program, vision, voluntary and group life, and AD&D