Credit Underwriter 2 / Senior Credit Underwriter - Government Finance

Job Description:

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Job Description:
This job is responsible for supporting credit underwriting and monitoring for new and existing clients in partnership with a credit team. Key responsibilities include independently managing low-complexity transactions or portfolios, completing and reviewing credit analysis, evaluating risks, and writing financial analysis. Job expectations include leading the process, ensuring timely and accurate analysis, and coaching teammates on credit requirements.

This position is responsible for the delivery of integrated credit solutions to US State and Local governmental entities, including public higher education. Partner closely with client-facing teammates to consult on sales opportunities and provide the product expertise and consultation necessary to deliver the best possible solution to the client. Key responsibilities include underwriting and negotiating new transactions, partnering with client-facing teammates to consult on sales opportunities, and providing the product expertise to deliver effective client solutions. Partner closely with client-facing teammates to provide the product expertise and consultation necessary to deliver the best possible solution to the client. Proactively partners with client teams to plan key credit relationship strategy focusing on balance of risk and reward. Directly accountable for managing credit quality and the approval process through interaction with Risk Management Officers. 

"Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy”

Responsibilities:

• Leads the credit analysis process with the support of other analysts and associates
• Partners with Credit Officers, Relationship Management, and Risk teammates to understand structuring needs and requirements
• Monitors operating performance and financial condition, proactively identifying issues and opportunities
• Assists in delivery of financial modeling, loan structure, industry, economic, and other analyses to team members to support the loan decision-making process
• Reviews work of junior teammates to provide feedback/coaching and ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations and policy procedure
• May have primary coverage responsibility for a portfolio of clients with limited complexity and credit approval for certain credit actions
• Participate in loan structuring conversations and completion of loan documentation with internal/external legal partners
• Builds projection models for the client (as needed) based on historical performance, industry forecasts, and other due diligence findings
• Pre-screen new transactions for existing and new clients to determine credit worthiness and appropriate credit product solutions
• Analyzing US State and Local governmental entities’ financial statements
• Responsible for underwriting credit approval memoranda for mandated transactions, incorporating thorough credit analysis and due diligence
• Participates in ongoing documentation negotiations as required

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial banking, finance or credit ratings industries with significant municipal/public finance credit experience
• Experience in the analysis and structuring of complex transactions
• Strong credit and risk analysis skills
• Strong presentation, structuring and financial statement analysis skills
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret and negotiate third party documentation
• Proven ability to identify trends and emerging risks in underwriting and client selection
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Municipal / Public Finance Lending or Leasing Experience
• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or related field is preferred

Skills:

• Attention to Detail

• Credit and Risk Assessment
• Financial Analysis
• Underwriting
• Written Communications
• Analytical Thinking
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling
• Recording/Organizing Information
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Collateral Management
• Loan Structuring
• Prioritization

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110), US - MA - Boston - 100 Federal St - 100 Federal St Lp (MA5100), US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100), US - RI - Providence - 1 Financial Plz - 1 Financial Plaza (RI1537)Pay and benefits informationPay range$87,000.00 - $200,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.