Commercial Credit Underwriter I

Job Summary:

The Commercial Credit Underwriter I is responsible for analyzing, underwriting, and making final decisions on commercial loan applications while adhering to sound lending practices, policies, and procedures. This role ensures compliance with established underwriting guidelines, quality and production guidelines, as well as Federal Banking Regulations and Government Reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts credit investigations and analyzes financial information pertaining to relationships with Commercial Credit exposure up to highest authority limits.
• Underwrites loans and performs historical business financial analysis and cash flows, including communicating with the borrower's accountant (as needed) to gain a better understanding of the company's accounting practices.
• Performs In-depth analysis of a guarantor's financial position through a thorough investigation of personal financial statements, understanding any contingent liabilities, constructing a global cash flow analysis, thorough investigation of personal tax returns and credit reporting documentation/Fair Isaac output data.
• May investigate available sources of credit and financial information.
• Research economic and market conditions relating to the company, industry, and market area.
• Notes any deviations from loan policy, procedures, and guidelines and identification/mitigation of key credit risks, and decision of appropriate structures in order to reduce credit risk.
• Identifies credit applications that require credit enhancements and decisions respective applications accordingly.
• Renders final credit decision within individual lending authority limits, based upon the strengths and risks, collateral analysis, historical financials, business and personal cash flow & balance sheet analysis, ratio & trend analysis, review of credit bureau and business bureau reports/Fair Isaacs Scoring Data, management profiles, business/product cycles, industry information, projected operating performance, application data, and the ability to repay the proposed debt.
• When applicable, considers and discusses alternative structures and overall assessments with market, sales personnel, and Customers.
• Sets conditions of lending and involved with post-approval review with the post-approval team to ensure conditions of lending are met or appropriately mitigated prior to loan closing.
• Meets turnaround requirements of a high-volume loan production environment, while maintaining strong quality of work produced.
• Maintains a satisfactory level of portfolio delinquencies and charge-offs.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree and/or
• 3+ years of relevant experience or basic knowledge of credit and financial analysis techniques
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to blend technical knowledge and good business judgment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven organizational, multi-tasking, analytical, decision-making skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and a team orientation
• Ability to work with various levels of sales and market personnel
• Developed PC skills, including proficiency and capability in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Computer literacy with a variety of software programs

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing, and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States, and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer-facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package:

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.

Additional Information:

We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development:

If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding:

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process:

We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation:

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, email the TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at. Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.