Senior CRE Underwriter

Senior CRE Underwriter

Location : Seattle, WA or Portland, OR

Employment type : Full‑time

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Job function : Finance and Sales

Industries : Banking

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About Us

At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our associates.

We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose. Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

About the Role

Underwrites and prepares credit presentations for complex Commercial Real Estate (CRE) loans. Assists Relationship Managers (RMs) in monitoring a large loan portfolio consisting of complex CRE products including construction, bridge, and permanent loans. Collaborates with RMs to manage and deepen full banking relationships with sophisticated CRE developers and investors. Responsible for administration of the Interest Rate Hedging and / or Syndication and Asset Sales programs within the Debt Capital Markets Department.

• Details analyze appraisal and market data to assess market risk associated with the CRE project. Underwrite sponsors’ contingent debt, portfolio refinance risk, and global cash-flow to assess their ability to address financial obligations. Assess CRE credit markets to analyze potential take-out financing. Identify key business and financial risks that may impact the repayment prospects by the borrower; presents conclusions supporting the credit recommendation based on documented facts and / or sound judgement.
• Prepare timely, concise and accurate credit recommendations, with limited supervision or revision. Includes : (1) quantitative components within the underwriting narrative documenting the credit analysis; (2) accurate use of risk rating scoring models, using both quantitative and qualitative rating elements to ensure sponsors and individual loans are properly risk-rated; (3) accurate identification and mitigation of all Bank tracked policy exceptions, tracked guidelines exceptions, and departures from established procedures and underwriting processes; and (4) accurate loan and risk rate coding when the credits are boarded on the bank operating systems.
• Monitor borrower financial performance in line with loan documents; spread or oversee spreading of financial statements in accordance with Bank Guidelines to ensure accuracy. Test covenant calculations and adherence to approval conditions and loan documentation. Collaborate with Analysts and RMs to ensure borrower notifications are sent and approvals are obtained to resolve any violations in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with RMs to identify and communicate credit risk so that it is effectively mitigated within new and existing credits.
• Partner with Analysts and Relationship Managers to offer insights into customer financial needs, including opportunities identified using Line of Business-approved relationship expansion tools. May also offer opinions related to a loan structure’s effectiveness to mitigate risks, appropriate to prevailing competitive market environment and Bank risk tolerances.
• Partner Relationship Managers in customer and prospect calls as appropriate.
• May oversee the work of other commercial underwriters or credit analysts, including the timely review of credit requests and financial spreads to ensure accurate, high quality work product.
• Demonstrate compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and apply to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keep up to date on regulation changes.
• Follow all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and complete all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learn, demonstrate, and foster the Umpqua corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embrace our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

About You

Job Location(s)

Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s). Seattle, WA or Portland, OR.

Our Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $97,838.33 - $181,699.59, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email : [email protected].

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