estate transactions. Underwrites transactions of varying complexity (generally carry total bank commitments " TCE" up to $30MM). Completes annual reviews, performs financial statement analysis and completes global debt service calculations. Essential Job Functions: Underwrites business banking and commercial department loan requests with total credit exposure (TCE) up to $30MM.
Performs annual reviews, financial spreads and global debt service calculations. Ensures loan requests are underwritten consistently and in accordance with the Bank's credit policies, procedures and standards. Manages assigned credit transactions, ensuring the loan requests are handled efficiently
and processed in a timely manner, consistent with the Bank's standards. Communicates with lenders, credit officers and management regarding specifics concerning approved and declined loans.
Tracks, monitors, and reports activity on loan applications and decisions, including maintaining a record of loan applications received and booked. Maintains the independence of the underwriting function and the recommendation of the initial credit risk rating. Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions. Maintains good punctuality and attendance to work. Follows Bank policy, procedures and guidelines. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of
general financial and banking principles. Knowledge of bank regulations related to the Office of Foreign Asset Control, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Anti-Money Laundering Act, and the USA PATRIOT Act.
Ability to communicate effective both verbally and in writing. Ability to demonstrate strong credit skills. Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness in work product. Ability to maintain focus and concentration in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer Telephone Multi-function device Major Job Demands (Physical/Mental): Decision-making Problem-solving Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time. Position Requirements: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor degree in related field, or commensurate work experience, required. Minimum of one (1) year of credit underwriting, financial analysis/management and/or lending work experience required, preferably including: commercial and industrial; owner-occupied commercial real estate; accounts receivable/inventory; and commercial and residential 'For Sale' and 'Income' properties.
Formal commercial credit training either from a bank management training program or external provider, such as RMA or Omega, preferred. Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
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