Specialty Underwriter III (Hybrid, Boston, MA or Menlo Park, CA Office)

First Citizens Bank

United States, Massachusetts, Boston

53 State Street (Show on map)

May 29, 2025

Overview

This position is responsible for evaluating and underwriting Private Banking loan applications, specifically for Tailored Lending products. Works independently to assess risk and creditworthiness and reviews work of other underwriters. Collaborates with sales associates and senior credit personnel on loan decisions and structure, ensuring that lending activities comply with federal and state regulations.

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office in either Boston, MA or Menlo Park, CA. This group generally works 4 days a week in-office and remotely one day per week. .

Responsibilities

Underwriting - Evaluates credit applications according to applicable regulations, FCB credit standards, procedures, and guidelines. Assesses personal and business financial statements to determine risk and creditworthiness. Conducts detailed cash flow analysis. Completes written credit memorandum detailing risks, mitigants, and sources of repayment. Identifies exceptions to credit standards and assigns risk ratings.

Risk Management - Identifies credit and other risks during initial underwriting of loan requests. Works closely with Bank associates and partners to resolve risk issues. Participates in periodic portfolio reviews and client discussions to identify and manage emerging risks affecting borrowers' repayment ability.

Business Support - Assists sales team with preliminary screening of opportunities. Resolves inquiries on underwriting and denial compliance. Drives efficiency in credit approval, loan documentation, and closing processes

Mentoring - Guides less experienced underwriters in credit analysis and process. Reviews credit memoranda for errors and opportunities for improvement.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in consumer or commercial underwriting.

The base pay for this position is relative to your experience. If hired in California, the range is generally $105, 375.00 to $161,575.00 per year. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.