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Business Banking Underwriter I

NBT Bank, East Norwich, NY, United States


Pay Range: $30.59 - $40.76

Within a loan production environment adjudicate new, renewal and modification loan applications within specified service standards. Analyze each applicant's cash flow, overall financial condition, credit history, and other credit criteria. Apply this information, in conjunction with the bank's policy and procedures to make appropriate decisions within individual lending authority. Make recommendations for applications outside of individual lending authority and present for approval. Accurately and thoroughly communicate loan decisions to internal personnel and, if applicable, conditions of approval. Maintain acceptable credit quality metrics within the underwriter's individual portfolio.

Education and Experience

3 years prior commercial or business lending experience preferred

BS in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred

MBA desirable

Understanding of governmental credit supports available to small business loans (SBA) is preferred

Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of financial statements, tax returns, and credit reports

Basic Accounting knowledge

Strong mathematical skills

Proficient in Windows based computer environment

Aptitude to quickly develop a working knowledge of the Bank’s policy and procedures, products, accounting systems, and loan origination system

Self motivated and well organized with strong communication, negotiating, organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under critical time constraints while maintaining quality

Ability to interact professionally at many different levels (clients, management, peers, etc.)

Ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships with internal and external partners.

Knowledge of all application regulations and guidelines.

Tasks Performed

55% Within individual authority, adjudicate customer credit requests in accordance to bank policy and procedure, as well as all applicable regulations. Make decisions in a timely manner that supports the bank’s ability to deliver superior customer service within agreed upon service level agreements.

35% Analyze loan requests above individual lending authority and present to senior underwriters for decision.

5% Other duties as assigned.

5% Recognize and take advantage of opportunities to obtain additional business.

Physical Requirements

Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers

Stationary 75% of time or greater

Move Objects to Maximum 10 lbs

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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