virtual vocationsNew York, NY
Director of Underwriting
Director of Underwriting
Director of Underwriting
virtual vocationsNew York, NY
4 days ago
Direct Property and Casualty Insurance CarriersOther Direct Insurance CarriersDirect Life Insurance Carriers
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Leading the Bank's commercial underwriting function, the full-time salaried Director of Underwriting will manage a team of Credit Managers to ensure high-quality credit decisions across SBA, Commercial Real Estate (CRE), and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) lending while collaborating with various departments to support profitable loan growth and maintain credit risk management standards.
Key responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Credit Managers, establishing departmental goals and service standards
Direct the underwriting and credit approval process for SBA, CRE, and C&I lending opportunities, ensuring consistency in quality and documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor portfolio quality and present complex lending relationships in Credit Committee meetingsRequired qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of progressive commercial banking credit underwriting experience, including significant experience with SBA, CRE, and C&I lending
At least 5 years of leadership experience managing commercial underwriting or credit teams
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related discipline preferred
Formal commercial credit training through a recognized banking or financial services program is preferred
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Level
Manager
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Insurance Underwriters
Industry
Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers
Posted
4 days ago