Manager Of Commercial Underwriting
Current• Ensuring thorough and complete analysis of lending opportunities as well as monitoring ongoing credit risk & health of the existing portfolio, while ensuring compliance with risk appetite, credit policy, credit terms and adherence to regulatory guidance•Manage a team of 8 - 10 Underwriters and supports of one or more assigned Lines of Business (LOBs)•Ensure quality of underwriting including identification of strengths, weaknesses, and appropriate mitigation strategies for lending opportunities•Ensure appropriate application of credit policy in analysis and address escalations to Relationship Manager, Portfolio Manager and/or Credit Administration Officer (RM/PM/CAO)•Review Underwriting and Credit analysis to ensure thorough and complete underwriting prior to submission to Relationship Manager, Portfolio Manager and/or Credit Administration Officer (RM/PM/CAO)•Review simple underwriting tasks completed by Credit Specialists for completeness and underwriting quality•Identify and elevate underwriting credit concerns as soon as detected•Make recommendations on credit approval items to improve or enhance deal structure when appropriate•Participate as requested/needed in deal discussions prior to submission to Underwriting center•Efficient Credit Process Management•Assign and manage workload for Underwriting team in conjunction with Group Manager and Credit Administration Officer for prioritization•Ensure adherence to standardized credit processes and credit policy•Continuous review of procedures, processes, and credit policy with a keen focus on process improvement and efficiency•Monitor and review credit underwriting to ensure product is "Right the First Time"•Recruit, manage, develop, train, and retain underwriting staff•Ensure development of underwriting staff.•Ensure appropriate Talent Management activities and development plans are in place for staff•Achieve satisfactory or better ratings on compliance, AQR (administration) and internal audits