Standard Channel Underwriter I / II / Sr Standard Channel Underwriter - Business Banking Credit

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description

The Standard Channel Underwriter role is responsible for credit underwriting and monitoring for new and existing clients in partnership with the client team.

Key responsibilities include managing transactions in a high-volume national queue of Business Banking clients, completing and reviewing credit analysis, evaluating risks, and writing financial analysis. Products include lines of credit, term loans, and real estate loans.

This job includes responsibilities for structuring, negotiating, documenting credit analysis, independently assessing historic and projected borrower financial information, evaluating adherence to policy and procedure, providing loan structure analysis and recommendations, and monitoring portfolio performance.

Responsibilities

Supports both underwriting and monitoring in a high-volume national workflow queue

Independently works with Relationship Managers and Solutions Advisors to understand structuring needs and requirements

Delivers financial modeling, loan structure, industry, economic, and other analyses to team members to support the loan decision-making process

Underwriters have single signature authority for certain credit transaction

Skills

Attention to Detail

Credit and Risk Assessment

Financial Analysis

Underwriting

Written Communications

Analytical Thinking

Financial Modeling

Recording/Organizing Information

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Collateral Management

Loan Structuring

Prioritization

Required Qualifications

2+ years of solid Commercial Banking experience

Experience in financial analysis, structuring, and underwriting

Analytical/technical skills, including financial accounting, modeling and loan structuring

Strong communication skills; ability to communicate vertically, horizontally, and externally

Industry knowledge across multiple sectors

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Pay Transparency details

US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110)

Pay range

$91,000.00 - $150,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.