Western Alliance Bancorporation

Vice President, Commercial Underwriter- Commercial

Western Alliance Bancorporation$121K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in commercial underwriting or related fields.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Advanced understanding of banking operations and commercial banking products.
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry standards.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite complex loan requests and renewals for various credit products.
  • Collaborate with lending officers on intricate credit matters.
  • Analyze loan structures, financial spreads, and market data to assess risks.
  • Prepare recommendations for Credit Administration through opportunity memos.
  • Conduct special financial statement analyses involving complex relationships.
  • Gather necessary information for financing requests and present to senior management.
  • Engage with existing or potential customers to negotiate loan terms.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and ownership stakes in the company.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
  • Generous paid time off and 401k matching program.
  • Tuition assistance and a robust employee volunteer program.
  • Wellness initiatives and personal development opportunities.
Full Job Description

Job Title:

Vice President, Commercial Underwriter- Commercial

Location:

San Francisco - Montgomery

What you'll do:

As a Vice President, Commercial Underwriter - Commercial you'll be responsible for underwriting complex loan requests and renewals for working capital lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, term loans, formula based lines of credit, traditional asset based lines of credit and other Bank lending products. You'll build internal relationships by working with lending officers on credit matters and loans involving unusual situations or requiring close scrutiny. One of your key responsibilities is to review the loan structure, financial spreads, entity structures, collateral, market data and reports to understand inherent risks and prepare a recommendation to Credit Administration in the form of opportunity memos, loan presentations, administrative action memos, and annual reviews. May mentor junior analysts in financial analysis, loan structure, appropriate covenant conditions and identifying risks and tangible mitigating factors to credit risk.
  • Perform special financial statement analyses, typically involving complex and interlocking relationships.
  • Provide credit information and references for customers, loan officers, or other agencies as requested.
  • Perform pre-qualification assessment and analysis of financial condition and risk of financing requests within framework of Bank credit culture and current economic and industry trends.
  • Gather and analyze all information necessary to present a financing request to senior management or Loan Committee for approval; may meet with existing or potential customers; visiting sites of loans; negotiate loan terms and conditions; refer and recommend acceptance to Credit Administration.

What you'll need:

  • 6+ years of related experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
  • Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
  • Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.

Compensation: Salary range for new hires is generally $129,995.00 - $160,581.00 for San Jose, CA. Salary range for new hires is generally $121,870.00 - $150,546.00 for Costa Mesa, CA. Salary range for new hires is generally $121,870.00 - $150,546.00 for Los Angeles, CA. Salary range for new hires is generally $121,870.00 - $150,546.00 for San Diego, CA. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned and restricted stock.

Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that provides a range of banking and related services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Western Alliance Bancorporation operates through its subsidiary banks, which include Western Alliance Bank, Bank of Nevada, and Bridge Bank. The company offers a variety of products and services, including commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, treasury management, and wealth management. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and growth.
Learn more about Western Alliance Bancorporation
Size
3,139 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$506.6 million
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ

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