SBA Lead Underwriter

Fifth Third Bank

Last Updated: 4/8/2025 1:53:01 AM

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Current Days Open
6
Reqs Seen
5
Current Min Salary
$80,500.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$169,100.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
15
First Seen
4/3/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$80,500.00 (Yearly)
4/8/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$172,500.00 (Yearly)
8/22/2026

Full Job Description

Make banking a Fifth Third better® We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. GENERAL FUNCTION Review and decision small business loan requests within approved loan authority. Assist junior loan underwriters through the loan decision process, offering expertise on financial analysis and loan structuring. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Underwriting focus on new money to new borrowers to the bank. Work in cooperation with relationship managers with initial deal review, modeling, and structuring. Work in cooperation with RM's with deal pre-clearance within the Structured Finance Group, Credit, Capital Markets/Syndications, and other constituents. Work in cooperation with RM's, customers/prospects, and third-party providers to order, obtain and ascertain due diligence information as required. Utilize and analyze all available resources to prepare the credit approval document, Change in terms. Coordinate with the RM and Credit to obtain the proper credit approval. Develop training and education guidelines for SBA lending. Oversee adherence to SBA credit and eligibility policies, ensuring compliance with government regulations and the SBA guaranty. Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of all SBA products and services and ensure that the Business Banking leadership team and market leaders are alert to new developments or modifications of the SBA program as published by the SBA Center Office in Washington, DC. Engage and manage legal counsel and negotiate legal documentation in conjunction with RM. Complete and manage the closing, funding, and booking process in cooperation with the Funding Desk and Credit Collateral Operations. Complete internal and external post-closing items. Complete the underwriting process for deal amendments and restructurings. Complete special projects and assignments as requested. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May provide direct leadership and supervision to junior underwriters, credit analysts, and/or leadership program participants. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED: College degree in accounting, finance, or economics or equivalent industry experience required. Total work experience of 5 years including 2 to 4 years of underwriting, credit, or originations experience preferable in the banking or investment banking industry. Thorough working knowledge of SBA SOP 50-10-6 and other SOP program guides. Excellent knowledge of B2B, CCAS, nCino, AFS, Appraisal systems, CLAS/LaserPro Loan Doc Prep Systems (or equivalent vendor systems), and other banking systems preferred. Must be proficient in basic software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel a plus. Must be attentive to detail and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be highly organized and able to manage several detailed tasks and processes concurrently. SBA Lead Underwriter Total Base Pay Range 80,500.00 - 169,100.00 USD Annual LOCATION -- Virtual, Ohio 00000 Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Introduce yourself to our team to stay connected on future opportunities. We look forward to finding the right place for you. Are you ready to take the next step? Fifth Third Bank, National Association is one of the top-performing banks in the country, with a history that spans more than 150 years. Weve staked our claim on looking at things differently to make banking a Fifth Third better. This applies to our relationships with customers and employees alike. We employ about 18,000 people while offering: A chance for employees to build their future, with supportive career development and comprehensive health and financial wellness programs. An environment where we win together by celebrating achievements and working collaboratively. An opportunity to make a difference in a positive and lasting way. Everything we do is geared toward improving lives. Were proud that Fifth Third is a warm and caring place to grow as a customer and as a team member.

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