Small Business Underwriting Supervisor

More than 130 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. Our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes names us one of the Best 100 Banks in America the past eight consecutive years and Newsweek names Banner one of the Most Trustworthy Companies the past four years.

With more than $15 billion in assets and over 150 locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.

As a Small Business Underwriting Supervisor, you will work as a supervisor and a subject matter expert in Small Business Loan Underwriting. Review the credit presentations of other team members for adjudication or routing to higher level of lending authority. Ensure that booked requests meet the Bank's Lending policies and procedures, and that the resulting loans perform within expected loss and delinquency parameters. Assist with Management reporting in a myriad of areas.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, internal and external clients/business partners, and vendors.
• Oversee small business underwriting team to stay within expected department service level and loan production while maintaining a moderate risk profile.
• Coach/train, recruit and mentor underwriting team to analyze financial statements, perform tax analysis and reconcile debt service to measure capacity to repay a loan.
• Oversee the accurate and efficient use of the loan origination system and completing tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Assist management with various reporting responsibilities, including but not limited to First Line of Defense, Compliance, and Audit.
• Assist management with problem solving and dispute resolution in underwriting, collateral valuation and perfection, and post booking modification requests.

• H.S. Diploma: required (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered) 

• 4 or more years of progressive experience in small business underwriting required 
• 2 or more years of experience leading a project, process or team Required
• Supervisory experience in small business underwriting preferred

• Advanced knowledge of financial institution policies and procedures. 
• Subject matter expert in using the bank’s loan application processing system. 
• Demonstrate the ability to adjudicate larger and more complicated credit requests and review and decision the work of others with lower authority. 
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related Consumer Lending. 

• 10%

• Targeted starting compensation range is based on location and experience: $30.34 - $39.98
• Incentive and commission compensation may be awarded for eligible roles
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
• Paid vacation time, sick time, personal days, paid volunteer time and 11 company paid holidays
• 401k (up to 4% match with immediate vesting)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually (minimum service requirement)
• Read more about these and additional benefits at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank

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