Western Alliance Bancorporation

Vice President, Commercial Underwriter

Western Alliance Bancorporation$129K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant experience in commercial underwriting.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Advanced knowledge of banking operations and commercial banking products.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory and legal compliance within the banking sector.
  • Excellent communication skills in both speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite complex loan requests including commercial real estate and working capital loans.
  • Collaborate with lending officers on unique credit matters and loan scrutiny.
  • Review loan structures and financial data to assess risks.
  • Prepare recommendations for Credit Administration in various formats such as memos and presentations.
  • Conduct special analyses of complex financial statements and interrelated relationships.
  • Gather and analyze information for financing requests prior to Loan Committee approval.
  • Engage with customers to negotiate loan terms and evaluate site visits.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries with potential ownership stake in the company.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Attractive 401k matching program.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education.
  • Employee volunteer and wellness programs.
Full Job Description

Job Title:

Vice President, Commercial Underwriter

Location:

CA - San Francisco, Spear

What you'll do:

As a Commercial Underwriter III - 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 Francisco, CA. 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 San Diego, 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 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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