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Zions Bank

Offers retail and commercial banking services

SBA Underwriter

Retail & Commercial BankingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field, plus at least one year of commercial, commercial real estate credit, small business underwriting, spread analysis, lending, underwriting concepts, practices and procedures, or other directly related experience; a combination of education and experience may meet the qualifications.
  • Basic knowledge of commercial, commercial real estate, and/or small business credit underwriting, spread analysis, lending, underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loan requirements, including the ability to identify risk and mitigating factors for thorough credit analysis; knowledge of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Understanding of commercial and/or small business lending policies and procedures and general banking laws and regulations.
  • Ability to analyze and research financial statements, business plans, credit reports, debt ratios, and loan-to-value information.
  • Good judgment and the ability to make sound decisions.
  • Ability to accept responsibility and handle confidential information.
  • Good customer relations and communication skills.
  • Self-starter who is dependable, accurate in completing responsibilities, and attentive to detail and organization.
  • Working knowledge of related software applications, including spreadsheets and word processing.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite Small Business Administration guaranteed loan products, primarily 7(a), Express, and 504 loans, ensuring adherence to Small Business Administration standard operating procedures, bank policies, banking regulations, and laws.
  • Compile data for credit packages or pre-screens, incorporating spreads, cash flow, related collateral value, appraisals, audits, and other data.
  • Interpret analysis outcomes and prepare summaries and recommendations; may make joint presentations with a Relationship Manager to Credit Approvers on renewals and new loan submissions.
  • Evaluate, analyze, and form opinions for approval or denial of commercial, commercial real estate, and/or business banking loan applications.
  • Spread financial statements, identify credit strengths and weaknesses, and provide detailed, documented creditworthiness analysis.
  • Identify risk and mitigating factors in thorough credit analysis for approval.
  • Respond to internal and external customer inquiries.
  • Recommend exceptions based on findings.
  • Work with a Relationship Manager on complex loan structuring, including long-term terms, fixed versus variable rates, prepayment penalties, and other variables.
  • May approve loans beyond the organization’s guidelines.
  • At the senior-most level, may function as a lead and be responsible for second-level approvals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Small Business Administration standard operating procedures.
  • At least three years of direct Small Business Administration underwriting experience, including 7(a), Express, and 504 loans.
  • Experience underwriting commercial loans with a construction component, such as ground-up construction, building expansion, or tenant improvements.

About the Company

Zions Bank

Offers retail and commercial banking services

Zions Bank is a financial institution that provides traditional banking services to individuals and businesses, including personal and business accounts, loans, mortgages, and investment services, delivered through branches and digital channels. The company differentiates itself by prioritizing people—employees, clients, and communities—through strong benefits, learning opportunities, community involvement, and autonomy that enables employees to grow in their roles. This focus on people and community sets Zions Bank apart from competitors that may emphasize products alone. The goal is to help customers succeed financially while also empowering employees and serving as a premier employer of choice that contributes to the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, UT
Founded
1873

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