Western Alliance Bancorporation

Vice President, Commercial Underwriting - SBA

Western Alliance Bancorporation$114K — $141K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant experience in commercial underwriting.
  • 4+ years of specific experience with SBA lending.
  • Advanced knowledge of SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance or related field.
  • Strong understanding of banking operations and products.
  • In-depth knowledge of applicable regulations and compliance standards.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite complex loan requests and renewals for various lending products.
  • Evaluate loan eligibility for SBA guidelines and requirements.
  • Analyze intricate financial statements involving complex relationships.
  • Provide credit insights and recommendations to lending officers.
  • Assess financial conditions and risks of financing requests.
  • Compile and present financing requests to senior management and Loan Committee.
  • Mentor junior analysts in financial analysis and risk assessment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with an ownership stake in the company.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage.
  • Generous time off policy to support work-life balance.
  • Robust 401(k) matching program for retirement savings.
  • Tuition assistance for ongoing education and skill development.
  • Employee volunteer program to support community involvement.
  • Wellness program focusing on employees' health and well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Vice President, Commercial Underwriting - SBA

Location:
CA - San Diego, 450 B St

What you'll do:
As a Vice President, SBA Commercial Underwriter III - Business Banking you'll be responsible for underwriting difficult 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 for SBA eligibility, 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 SBA eligibility review
  • 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.
  • 4+ years of related SBA experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of SBA SOPs.
  • 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 $114,910.00 - $141,946.00 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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