Location: On site in Birmingham, AL, Metairie, LA or Brentwood, TN
At First Horizon Bank Operations, we are on a mission to deliver a seamless customer experience. We are passionate about doing things right and doing the right things. We collaborate with each other and with our internal business partners to delight our customers. We believe in creating an environment where everyone’s ideas are valued so that the team operates at its best. Our team members serve with humility and a deep commitment to their responsibility to be the best at serving their customers one opportunity at a time.
Summary
The Centralized Commercial Lending – New Money Team is searching for a Commercial Underwriting Sr responsible for evaluating business loan applications based on established Bank policies and procedures as well as SBA Standard Operating Procedures. Candidate will evaluate the merits of a new money loan request in the $1MM-$5MM range of total exposure, and either recommend a decision to a senior officer or use their own authority to decision the application.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Review cash flows and Moody’s CreditLens spreads, prepared by the Credit Analyst, to conduct in-depth analyses of financial information to form a recommendation of approval or denial of new loans in accordance with the Bank’s policy and procedures. Prepare Credit Origination Memorandum in a clearly written concise manner, identifying strengths, risks and mitigating factors. Review, analyze and evaluate financial and pertinent data to determine credit worthiness of loan prospects and merits of specific loan requests. Collaborate with Relationship Managers, leaders and Business Development Officers to gather all necessary information to present an accurate and complete assessment of the loan presented. On occasion, interact with clients or representatives virtually or in person calls in conjunction with Relationship Manager.
- Ability to prepare high quality, detailed credit approval documents that contain an in-depth analysis, an understanding of and identification of credit issues and risks in accordance with SBA’s SOP. Ability to spread and interpret financial statements, tax returns, and projections using Excel and Moody’s CreditLens
- Ability to provide recommendations on loan structuring and alternative structures that may be more appropriate for the transaction.
- Ability to mentor/support junior underwriters and credit analysts
- Ability to work in a high-volume environment, meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements and turn time goals throughout the process, providing credit decisions in a timely manner.
- Work independently on special projects related to credit topics and issues as requested by Bank Credit team(s).
- Support the Bank's strong relationship banking culture through on-going internal partner contact, quality customer service, and superior product knowledge. Understand and adhere to the Bank's Bank Secrecy Act policy and procedures and "know your customer/enhanced due diligence" guidelines. Brings any suspicious activity to the attention of a supervisor, or the Bank Secrecy Act Officer. Follow all Bank policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications Include
- Bachelor’s degree required for consideration or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ten (10)+ years of commercial credit underwriting experience, including SBA underwriting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Training/Systems
- Fundamental understanding of commercial credit underwriting for conventional and SBA loans
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Strong MS Office skills, especially with Excel
- Knowledge of Moody’s CreditLens preferred
- Knowledge of nCino preferred
- Ability to interact with all levels of clients, staff, and management
- Ability to offer appropriate resolutions to mitigate risk
- Ability to think independently and as team player
- Must be organized and detail oriented with the ability to multitask
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
About Us
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $82.6 billion in assets as of September 30, 2024, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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At First Horizon, we focus on what matters most to our associates, clients and the communities we serve. As we continue to evolve, we remain committed to an open and supportive workplace and providing opportunity and access to capital and counsel for all.
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