SVP, Credit Administrator

Axos Bank

SVP, Credit Administrator managing underwriting quality and credit risk for Axos Bank's portfolios. Collaborating with leadership to support sound credit decisions and business objectives.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The SVP, Credit Administrator is responsible for the underwriting quality, credit risk management, and portfolio performance of one or more origination channels and lending portfolios.
This role partners closely with executive leadership, Sales, Operations, Servicing, internal stakeholders, and external clients to support sound credit decisions, portfolio growth, and business objectives.
Working independently, utilizing judgement and significant underwriting experience to identify risks and mitigants, apply appropriate structures, and determine resultant risk ratings for credit submissions within one or more origination channel(s)/portfolio(s)
Effectively communicate with all internal and external constituencies to deliver a consistently exceptional client experience (defined by specific SLA’s) for transactions originated within one or more specific origination channel(s)
Provide assistance with the Vendor sales/acquisition process by demonstrating competence and clear communication of underwriting processes and credit philosophy
Accountable for the ongoing monitoring and management of risk for the managed portfolio(s) through transaction review, exchanging ideas and opinions, communicating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined
Managing the credit function from a governance perspective, as defined by Verdant and applicable regulatory authorities
Serve as the subject matter expert for the specific asset class under management
Develop and maintain key risk indicators and other metrics to monitor credit risk related concerns within the specific asset/portfolio space
Accountable for data gathering and reporting of salient credit risk metrics. Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data for multiple uses by multiple area’s within business
Collaborate with IT to maintain, update and increase efficiency of credit tools
Work on special projects as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and ten plus years of experience in a commercial/equipment finance environment
Ability to complete underwriting process in a timely fashion
Knowledge and ability to promote collaboration via information sharing, working with individuals or groups of individuals to problem solve or meet business needs
Strong project management skills and experience managing a team
Thorough knowledge of commercial lending regulatory compliance
Previous exposure to other commercial lending disciplines such as sales, collections, workout, asset management, or syndications
Knowledge, design, document, implement and evaluate credit policy and procedures in order to increase efficiency and mitigate operational risks.
Interest in macro and micro economic policy specifically its effect on different industries as well as the associated risks
Experience in Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingcredit risk managementportfolio performancecommercial lendingcredit policy designdata gatheringcredit risk metricsproject managementregulatory complianceBusiness Continuity/Disaster Recovery

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem solvingleadershipjudgmentindependenceaccountabilityteam managementclient experienceinformation sharing