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The CRE Credit Underwriter III will work closely with the origination team and credit risk management in reviewing and analyzing financial statement reports, conducting due diligence, assessing credit risk, preparing deal screen presentations, writing credit approval memorandums, presenting recommendations to the credit committee, and monitoring and managing the credit portfolio
The CRE Credit Underwriter III will be expected to work on numerous deals simultaneously. The job requires a self-starter capable of independently completing work in a thoughtful and thorough manner, while evaluating all risks associated with complicated CRE credit transactions.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare comprehensive credit memorandums that provide in-depth analysis of new credit requests and analyze risks and mitigants of loan structures
- Work with the origination team and credit as risks are uncovered during the underwriting/closing process
- Assist in the presentation of transactions to the credit committee in support of approval
- Maintain good working knowledge of the Bank’s lending policies/ procedures and identify exceptions to credit policy
- Recommend appropriate risk ratings in accordance with credit policy guidelines
- Attend meetings and/or conference calls on transactions, lead due diligence discussions and guide the deal though the approval process
- Assist in annual credit reviews as needed
- Perform other duties as required by the job
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field with proven academic excellence
- Formal credit training and 5+ years of underwriting experience within a Commercial Bank or other real estate credit lender
- Highly proficient financial analysis skills, including financial modeling and understanding of financial data for CRE loan transactions
- Ability to work well on a team with different personalities, adjust quickly to various work situations, and remain composed under pressure/in stressful situations
- Ability to work on multiple long-term transactions simultaneously, while prioritizing assignments to meet deadlines
- Strong verbal, written, inter-personal, and public presentation skills
- Proven organizational skills; able to work independently and be detail-oriented
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this role is between $124,200.00 – $140,000.00. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferrable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Amalgamated Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Minorities / Females / Individuals with Disability / Veterans. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. View our Pay Transparency Statement. Submission of a resume or any information regarding your qualifications does not constitute a promise or offer of employment. At Amalgamated Bank, we consider an applicant to be someone who has interviewed at least once, in person, with the hiring manager. Amalgamated Bank does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
As part of our commitment to health and safety, all team members currently working in our office space are required to show proof of vaccination. To be considered for any position at Amalgamated Bank where permitted by applicable law (including any applicable reasonable accommodation, medical or religious exemption), candidates must have received the COVID-19 vaccine prior to their start date. Upon commencement of employment, new team members must provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
