Small Business Lending Underwriter

Primary Office Location :

626 Washington Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15219.

Join our team. Make a difference - for us and for your future.

• At First National Bank, we value related, relevant experience and what you've accomplished in your career. For this position, we will accept four (4) years of commensurate experience or two (2) years of commensurate experience with an associate degree in lieu of the education requirement below.

Position Title : Retail Lending Loan Underwriter 1

Business Unit : Retail Lending

Reports To : Varies Based on Assignment

Position Overview :

This position description covers underwriting positions for Direct, Indirect or Small Business Lending.

This position is primarily responsible for new loan application analysis, underwriting and declination review noting that the importance of this function impacts long term company goals and objectives. The incumbent plays a major role in the acquisition of loan assets utilizing appropriate risk management discipline.

Primary Responsibilities :

Reviews loan applications from consumers and small businesses within the Bank's delivery channels or directly through dealer channels to evaluate a degree of risk involved and determines the acceptance of applications. Verifies all application information for accuracy and completeness though validation of loan data against documentation provided.

Pays appropriate attention to proper ordering of documentation to lessen the Bank's potential risk of loss considering a broad array of credit related information including repayment capacity, collateral valuations, credit histories, other banking relationships and regulatory impact in reaching final credit decisions.

Takes responsibility for compliance to Bank's policies and procedures for underwriting loans depending on assignment. Complies with regulations regarding declinations and notification is sent within stated time frames.

Develops partnerships with loan processors and Bank branch personnel to improve overall customer satisfaction. Maintains the customer relationships that were developed by the loan originators including Bank branch personnel and the Business Development and Underwriter.

Performs tax return analysis to develop the self-employed borrower's income. Obtains and compiles copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, tax returns, collateral valuations and other financial information. Reviews the appraisal report for accuracy and completeness.

Takes responsibility for final approval of documents.

Continually educates other Bank personnel on policy, credit risk tolerance and regulatory factors involving all relevant loan issues. Stays abreast of new types of loans and other financial services and products to better meet customers' needs.

Approves loans up to and including a set loan authority.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation's risk management program.

F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines. Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.

Minimum Education : BA or BS

Minimum Years Experience :

Special Skills :

Excellent project management skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to use a personal computer and job-related software

MS Word - Basic Level

MS Excel - Intermediate Level

MS PowerPoint - Basic Level

Special Licenses and Certificates :

N / A

Physical Requirements :

N / A

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) :

It is the policy of FNB not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. FNB provides all applicants and employees a discrimination and harassment free workplace.