UMB Bank

Small Business Banking Underwriter

UMB Bank • $67K — $99K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, or finance highly preferred
  • 2+ years in commercial lending or banking
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
  • Familiarity with SBSS Scoring Model preferred

Responsibilities

  • Analyze financial statements for small business clients
  • Utilize bank systems for processing loan proposals
  • Conduct underwriting and communicate credit decisions in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with bank associates to ensure successful loan closings
  • Manage and prioritize credit pipeline and incoming tasks
  • Stay updated on lending regulations and bank policies

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Annual incentive pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Adoption assistance and employee assistance program
  • Fitness and tuition reimbursement
  • Associate wellbeing initiatives and emergency fund assistance
Full Job Description
Small Business Banking Underwriter-Hybrid: Kansas City, MO/Dubuque, IA/Denver, CO

The Small Business Banking Underwriter will analyze and make credit decisions for small business banking clients in accordance with UMB policies and Federal regulations. They will complete cash flow, capital and collateral analysis for credit requests and properly structured approved loans.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Analyze financial statements
  • Utilize bank systems for loan processing and completion of loan proposal
  • Complete underwriting and communicate credit decisions within SLA benchmarks
  • Work closely with bank associates to facilitate loan closings
  • Manage pipeline of credits and prioritize incoming credit requests and tasks
  • Maintain working knowledge and stay current on lending and other bank policies


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in (or emphasis in) business, marketing or finance preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in commercial lending or related banking
  • Proficiency on MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Good interpersonal & relationship building skills
  • Strong understanding & knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, & marketing practices
  • Knowledge of SBSS Scoring Model preferred
  • Ability to analyze and review loan applications to provide profitable results in the underwriting of small business loans and related credit products


Application Deadline: August 31, 2025

This position was posted on 09/30/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.

Compensation Range:
$67,869 - $99,836

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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About UMB Bank

UMB Bank is a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation, a financial services holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The bank was founded in 1913 as City Center Bank and later changed its name to United Missouri Bank. The bank provides a range of financial services, including personal banking, commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking. The bank has more than 100 branches in eight states, including Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Illinois, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arizona, and Texas. The bank is known for its commitment to customer service and community involvement.
Learn more about UMB Bank
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$286.5 million
5 Year Trend
+10.5%

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