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Commercial Underwriter II

First Horizon Bank

Metairie, LAJobNo compensation foundPosted 1mo ago

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Compensation
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Location
Metairie, LA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

First Horizon Bank is hiring a Commercial Underwriter II. The Commercial Underwriter II evaluates business loan applications, focusing on new money loan requests ranging from $1MM-$5MM in total exposure. This role involves analyzing financial information, preparing credit memorandums, and collaborating with Relationship Managers to assess creditworthiness and structure loans. The underwriter will either recommend decisions to senior officers or use their own authority to approve applications.

Key focus areas include Review cash flows and Moody’s CreditLens spreads prepared by Credit Analyst, Conduct in-depth analyses of financial information to form a recommendation, and Prepare Credit Origination Memorandum identifying strengths, risks and mitigating factors.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree and 5+ Years Commercial Credit Underwriting Experience. Important skills include Commercial Credit Underwriting, Credit Origination Memorandum Preparation, Financial Statement Spreading, Tax Return Spreading, Projections Spreading, and Loan Structuring. Preferred (not required): Moody's CreditLens and nCino.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Commercial Credit UnderwritingCredit Origination Memorandum PreparationFinancial Statement SpreadingTax Return SpreadingProjections SpreadingLoan StructuringMS OfficeExcelCommunicationOral CommunicationGeneral Bank OperationsBudgetingDeposit ProductsSmall Business ProductsInvestment ProductsInsurance ProductsCash Flow ReviewFinancial Information AnalysisCredit Issues IdentificationCredit Risk IdentificationInterpreting Financial StatementsInterpreting Tax ReturnsInterpreting ProjectionsInteracting With ClientsInteracting With StaffInteracting With ManagementWorking in Deadline Driven Team EnvironmentOrganizedDetail OrientedMultitaskWorking IndependentlyQuality Customer ServiceProduct KnowledgeBank Secrecy Act Policy and ProceduresKnow Your Customer GuidelinesEnhanced Due Diligence GuidelinesMoody's CreditLensnCino

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience5+ Years Commercial Credit Underwriting Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Location: Onsite at the location listed in the job posting.

Summary

The Centralized Commercial Lending – New Money Team is searching for a Commercial Underwriter II responsible for evaluating business loan applications based on established Bank policies and procedures. Candidate will evaluate the merits of a new money loan request in the $1MM-$5MM range of total exposure, and either recommend a decision to a senior officer or use their own authority to decision the application.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review cash flows and Moody’s CreditLens spreads, prepared by the Credit Analyst, to conduct in-depth analyses of financial information to form a recommendation of approval or denial of new loans in accordance with the Bank’s policy and procedures. Prepare Credit Origination Memorandum in a clearly written concise manner, identifying strengths, risks and mitigating factors. Review, analyze and evaluate financial and pertinent data to determine credit worthiness of loan prospects and merits of specific loan requests. Collaborate with Relationship Managers, leaders and Business Development Officers to gather all necessary information to present an accurate and complete assessment of the loan presented. On occasion, interact with clients or representatives virtually or in person calls in conjunction with Relationship Manager.

  • Ability to prepare high quality, detailed credit approval documents that contain an in-depth analysis, an understanding of and identification of credit issues and risks. Ability to spread and interpret financial statements, tax returns, and projections using Excel.

  • Ability to provide recommendations on loan structuring and alternative structures that may be more appropriate for the transaction.

  • Ability to work in a high-volume environment, meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements and turn time goals throughout the process, providing credit decisions in a timely manner.

  • Work independently on special projects related to credit topics and issues as requested by Bank Credit team(s).

  • Support the Bank's strong relationship banking culture through on-going internal partner contact, quality customer service, and superior product knowledge. Understand and adhere to the Bank's Bank Secrecy Act policy and procedures and "know your customer/enhanced due diligence" guidelines. Brings any suspicious activity to the attention of a supervisor, or the Bank Secrecy Act Officer. Follow all Bank policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.

  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required for consideration or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Five (5)+ years of commercial credit underwriting experienceKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/Training/Systems

  • Fundamental understanding of commercial credit underwriting.

  • Ability to interact with all levels of clients, staff and management.

  • Ability to work successfully in a deadline driven team environment.

  • Strong MS Office skills, especially with Excel.

  • Must be organized and detail oriented with the ability to multitask.

  • Good written and oral communication skills.

  • Good fundamental understanding of general bank operations, proficient understanding of the components of financial planning, deposit products, small business products, investment and insurance products.

  • Knowledge of Moody’s Credit Lens preferred

  • Knowledge of nCino preferred

About Us

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_\_https:/www.firsthorizon.com/\_\_;!!Cz2fjcuE!hpq9hPnrucZCPIAVPojVESItIq-FPzhurNdCrQ3JE8Rkx3gMd70nIk6\_kmPxl66\_oJCEsXs0gNunPowMAMHCmBYPOtUxUGI$) .

Benefit Highlights

  • Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision

  • HSA with company match

  • Maternity and parental leave

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Mentor program

  • 401(k) with 6% match

  • More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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