Full-Time

Commercial Underwriter

Energy

Posted on 8/14/2025

Busey Bank

Busey Bank

501-1,000 employees

Community bank offering deposits and loans

Compensation Overview

$75k - $90k/yr

+ Bonus + Incentives

Dallas, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Basic knowledge of financial statements.
  • PC experience in a Windows environment, Word, and advanced spreadsheet experience on Excel is required.
Responsibilities
  • Complete formal credit loan approval memos including preparing a cash flow model and other financial spreadsheets and analysis.
  • Prepare detailed financial memos on prospective loan requests.
  • Accurately calculate financial ratios and monitor Borrower’s covenants for compliance as outlined in loan documents.
  • Analyze and assess financial statements and credit history of existing and potential clients to ensure loans are appropriately structured and meet credit requirements for lending quality and compliance as determined by the Bank’s Credit Policy.
  • Partner with Bankers, Portfolio Managers, and Credit Officers in managing loans and pipeline.
  • Use independent judgement by identifying primary risks, issues and mitigants regarding extensions of credit.
  • Participate in client site visits, client prospect calls, and in internal loan discussions to remain actively involved in structuring client loans.
  • Monitor loan agreement covenants and borrowing base compliances and report exceptions.
  • Assist in reports on overall energy portfolio, including assessing asset quality, stress testing, market analysis, and risk analysis.
  • Exercise pre-approval and post-approval actions.
  • Utilize diverse data analysis processes, techniques, and tools to analyze and interpret property related data.
  • Provide feedback and guidance to Credit Monitoring Analysts regarding analytical approaches and techniques.
  • Build trusted, collaborative and supporting relationships with internal and external business partners.
  • Interact with internal and external clients while providing extraordinary service.
  • Develop and maintain trusted, collaborative and supporting relationships with other employees, clients, and vendors.
  • Represent the Bank and Energy team in a highly professional manner.
  • Complete job assignments in a professional, timely and efficient manner; organize and prioritize work.
  • Maintain confidentiality; adhere to CrossFirst Bank policies and procedures; comply with laws, regulations and industry best practices.
  • Reliable and predictable attendance; both onsite and remote.
Desired Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of Energy products and of risk profiles in energy borrower’s operations and general industry knowledge preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of financial statement analysis and demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate key risks preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree with exposure to Accounting, Finance or Business courses is preferred or equivalent work experience.

Busey Bank is a community-focused bank offering deposits, loans, and digital banking for individuals and local businesses. Customers place funds in deposits, which the bank uses to fund loans and other services, accessible through branches, ATMs, and online platforms. It differentiates itself through its long-standing community ties and a growth strategy that includes acquisitions, such as the 2025 purchase of CrossFirst Bankshares, to broaden its geographic reach while keeping local decision-making. Its goal is to support communities with reliable financial services and steady growth that strengthens its ability to serve customers across its expanded footprint.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Champaign, Illinois

Founded

1868

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q4 2025 revenue hit $200.2 million, up 71% year-on-year, beating estimates.
  • CrossFirst deal bolsters commercial banking in high-growth metro markets like Denver.
  • May 14, 2025 depositary share offering strengthens capital post-$917 million acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • CrossFirst integration fails due to cultural clashes, eroding 3.7% net interest margin in 6-12 months.
  • Wintrust poaches Chicago clients, stripping 10-15% of $18 billion deposits in 12-18 months.
  • FIRSTech loses 20% non-interest revenue to Block and Toast dominance in 18-24 months.

What makes Busey Bank unique

  • Busey Bank founded in 1868 maintains conservative banking practices unmatched by peers.
  • Over 97% core deposits and 75% FDIC-insured depositors place Busey in top quartile.
  • CrossFirst acquisition on March 1, 2025 expands to 77 locations across 10 states.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Jan 27th, 2026
First Busey beats Q4 estimates with $200M revenue, up 71% year-on-year

First Busey, a regional banking company, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $200.2 million, beating analyst estimates by 1.5% and marking 71.2% year-on-year growth. The company's non-GAAP earnings of $0.68 per share exceeded consensus estimates by 9.2%. Net interest income reached $157.6 million, slightly above the $156.3 million forecast, whilst net interest margin came in at 3.7%, matching expectations. Tangible book value per share was $20.23, surpassing estimates by 2.2%. The bank holding company, which traces its roots to 1868, provides commercial and retail banking services across Illinois, Missouri, Florida and Indiana. First Busey's revenue has grown at a 12.8% compounded annual rate over five years, with acceleration to 28.2% annualised growth over the past two years.

NFR Communications, Inc.
Aug 18th, 2025
Busey Bank opens second Denver location

Champaign, Ill.-based Busey Bank is expanding its footprint in Denver with the opening of a second branch.

GlobeNewswire
May 14th, 2025
First Busey Corporation Prices Depositary Share Offering

LEAWOOD, Kan., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Busey Corporation (“Busey”) (Nasdaq: BUSE), the holding company for Busey Bank and CrossFirst Bank,...

Metro East Star
Mar 31st, 2025
Busey Bank Helps SIHF In Belleville Enhance Medical Services

Busey partnered with SIHF on this complex financing by providing multiple loans, including a federal NMTC leverage loan and a federal NMTC equity investment.

Investing.com
Mar 3rd, 2025
CrossFirst Bankshares Completes Merger with First Busey Corp

Michael J. Maddox has been appointed as Executive Vice Chairman of the Busey board and President of Busey, as well as CEO and President of Busey Bank.

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