Bank of America Corporation

Senior Credit Underwriter - Custom Lending - Global Wealth & Investment Management

Bank of America Corporation$117K — $175K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of commercial and/or private wealth management credit experience
  • Strong financial analysis, accounting skills, and deal structuring for complex borrowers
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to build business partnerships

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates credit worthiness and provides analysis for credit facility approvals
  • Partners with internal teams to assess and deliver tailored credit solutions
  • Monitors client performance and identifies issues and opportunities
  • Delivers financial modeling and analysis to support loan decisions
  • Ensures compliance with credit policies and regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Access to industry-leading benefits
  • Paid time off available
  • Resources and support for employee wellness
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Contributions to community impact initiatives
Full Job Description

Job Description:

This job is responsible for performing risk assessment and repayment capacity analysis (i.e., financial, borrower, industry, etc.) and preparing transaction justification for moderately complex/complex transactions with limited oversight. Key responsibilities include documenting credit analysis, independently assessing historic and projected borrower financial information, evaluating adherence to policy and procedure, providing loan structure analysis and recommendations, and monitoring portfolio performance.

The Senior Credit Underwriter (SCU) partners closely with the Credit Advisor (CA) to develop and expand custom lending relationships with strategic wealth clients. This role supports responsible and profitable loan and revenue growth while also managing a portfolio of existing credit relationships. The SCU is responsible for performing and documenting comprehensive financial analysis to support credit decisions for ultrahighnetworth clientsincluding individuals, family offices, trusts, and specialized wealth entitiesensuring full adherence to applicable policies, procedures, and GWIM underwriting standards and guidelines.


Responsibilities:

  • Evaluates credit worthiness and provides analysis and decisioning on whether a client should receive a credit facility
  • Partners with Credit Officers, Relationship Management, and Risk teammates to assess and deliver credit solutions
  • Monitors the client's operating performance and financial condition, proactively identifying issues and opportunities
  • Delivers financial modeling, loan structure, industry, economic, and other analysis to team members to support the loan decision-making process
  • Ensures adherence to credit policies, guidelines, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements

Necessary Activities (Includes but not limited to):

  • Complete Credit Approval Memos (CAMs) and modifications to secure credit approval for complex, custom loan products, including marketable securities, commercial real estate, fine art, hedge fund, yacht, unsecured, insurance, private equity, and subscriptionfinance facilities
  • Synthesize comprehensive financial information to assess liquidity, leverage, cash flow, key risks/mitigants, and legal structures (trusts, special wealth vehicles, etc.), applying sound judgment to support appropriate credit decisions
  • Distill complex issues to their core components and document findings clearly, concisely, and accurately
  • Consistently apply established policies, procedures, and underwriting practices, including accurate financial spreading, risk rating, financial modeling, and required approvals.
  • Provide lending guidance, structural recommendations, and policy expertise during upfront deal discussions with partners
  • Review, negotiate, and refine loan structures and covenants during the documentation process based on borrower creditworthiness, collateral, and overall risk appetite.
  • Proactively manage deal pipeline and ensure timely progression of new and existing transactions
  • Oversee daytoday management of assigned loan portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate execution of collateral releases, SER preparation, renewals, covenant resolution, riskrating updates, loan modifications/waivers, and pastdue remediation
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and recommend process improvements.
  • Mentor and develop Credit Underwriters, supporting skill growth and consistent underwriting quality

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong financial analysis, accounting skills, and deal structuring for borrowers with complex balance sheets and income streams
  • 10+ years of commercial and/or private wealth management credit experience
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build business partnerships with risk, services and client teams who may not be co-located

Desired Qualifications:

  • Formal Credit Training and/or Commercial/Wealth Management credit experience preferred
  • Bachelors degree in business administration, finance, accounting or economics 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
  • Portfolio Management

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Pay Transparency details

US - CA - Westlake Village - 2815 TOWNSGATE RD (CA6811), US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$117,000.00 - $175,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This 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.

Benefits

This 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.

About Bank of America Corporation

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the corporate and investment banking division of Bank of America. It provides services in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, lending, trading, risk management, research, and liquidity and payments management. It was formed through the combination of the corporate and investment banking activities of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch following the acquisition of the latter by the former in January 2009. Bank of America completed the acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co on 1 January 2009. Bank of America began rebranding all of its corporate and investment banking activities under the Bank of America Merrill Lynch name in September 2009. In April 2010, Bank of America Merrill Lynch appointed Christian Meissner as head of investment banking for Europe, Middle East and Africa. In April 2011, Bank of America Merrill Lynch integrated its corporate and investment banking operations into a single division. In October 2013, Bank of America Merrill Lynch was recognised as the Most Innovative Investment Bank of the Year in The Banker's Investment Banking Awards.

Bank of America Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at Bank of America Corporation, a premier global financial institution where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As one of the largest banks in the world, we offer unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. Work You’ll Do At Bank of America Corporation, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference. Whether you’re helping families buy their first home, advising businesses on expansion, or developing cutting-edge financial technologies, your work will have an impact. Our commitment to leadership in the financial industry has never been stronger, and we need passionate, skilled professionals to lead our journey. Explore a World of Opportunities From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Bank of America Corporation offers a variety of career paths in areas such as investment banking, technology, marketing, and risk management. Our job opportunities span the globe, providing the chance to work alongside the best in the industry and develop skills that will propel your career forward. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with Bank of America Corporation’s internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that complements your academic studies. Interns gain invaluable networking opportunities, receive mentorship from seasoned professionals, and learn about the culture and operations of a global financial leader. Benefits and Growth Bank of America Corporation is committed to the well-being and continuous professional development of our team members. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our employees. Our training programs and development initiatives ensure that every team member has the opportunity to grow and advance within the company. Inclusive Culture We believe our strength lies in our diversity. Bank of America Corporation fosters an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Through diversity training and a commitment to equal opportunities, we cultivate leadership and innovation that reflect the wide-ranging communities we serve. Join Our Team Are you ready to advance your career at a company that’s at the forefront of the financial industry? Explore the positions available at Bank of America Corporation and find where your skills and interests align with our needs. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and eager to drive change. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Bank of America Corporation Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that match your career interests and get insider tips that can help you during your application and interview process. Bank of America Corporation is not just a company—it’s a place where you can shape your future and the future of finance. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what a bank can be.
Learn more about Bank of America Corporation
Size
208,000 employees
Market Cap
$260.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.8 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
-1.4%
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