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Centier Bank

Credit Underwriter

Centier Bank, South Bend, Indiana, us, 46626

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Overview Recognizing and valuing diversity strengthens our ability to attract, retain and engage associates and reinforces our relationship within our communities. Our associates are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge and talent that our associates invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company's achievement as well.

Centier Associate

is someone who embodies a servant heart, is unaccepting of anything less than remarkable service, and is self-motivated and driven to deliver exceptional results.

What are our values?

Our Corporate values are Caring, Loyalty, Integrity, Friendship, Fun. This company is built on these pillars.

What about the perks?

Access to Marathon Health Clinics with free visits and prescriptions, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) match, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, daycare reimbursement, free onsite fitness center and fitness reimbursements, health and wellness programs, opportunities to participate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, career growth, work/life balance, and more.

What the day-to-day would be Underwriters should display independent thought to present data, conclusions and recommendations, taking into account the boundaries of regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Collect and analyze financial information about borrowers regarding income, assets, and debts to determine the level of credit appropriate for borrower relationship typically at $1 million and up.

Prepare 10–25 page written presentations for new commercial loans and renewals, identifying strengths and weaknesses, assigning an appropriate risk grade, and making a loan decision recommendation. Approval will come from SVPs of Business Banking, Loan Committee, or Executive Management depending on the size of the relationship.

Conduct reviews of covenant compliance and periodic financial statements, identifying potential weaknesses.

Interact with lenders (and customers on occasion) to evaluate credit worthiness of new customers and potential deterioration of existing borrowers.

Participate in meetings with Business Bankers and senior leaders regarding commercial loans.

Think independently to present data, conclusions and recommendations when there may not be a predefined policy or procedure.

Take ownership for the bank's commercial loan portfolio to prevent matured delinquency, payment delinquency, collateral shortfalls, and/or loan charge-offs.

What it takes to be successful in this role

Adept at time management to meet strict deadlines and respond to high-urgency requests from management and/or loan officers.

Ability to think critically and express conclusions in writing and verbally.

Aptitude for quantitative analysis with large data sets, identifying patterns and trends in spreadsheets.

Quick to learn new tasks, procedures, software/technology, and the conceptual philosophy behind risk management of commercial loans.

Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and financial worksheets/spreads.

Some travel required.

What you need to bring to the table

Working knowledge of basic underwriting principles for Commercial & Industrial Loans or Commercial Real Estate Loans.

Bachelor's Degree with significant accomplishment in finance and accounting or commensurate experience and training in credit analysis for commercial loans.

Minimum of 2–3 years of commercial credit experience (or credit skills that are commensurate).

Prior completion of formal credit training through ABA, RMA, or a formal internal bank training program.

Bring it all together The Underwriter II will be expected to prepare analyses for commercial loan relationships of $1 million and up. They will also monitor existing loans through financial reviews and covenant testing. Underwriter II will make recommendations about approval decisions and loan risk ratings.

What do I do now?

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Disability Accommodation Statement

Centier Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position at Centier Bank, please call 219-755-6160 or email hrcareers@centier.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

Centier Bank 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.

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