Commercial Underwriter II

First Financial Bank

Commercial Underwriter II analyzing creditworthiness for complex commercial loans. Performing financial analysis and assessing risks within the commercial credit portfolio.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeCincinnati • Kentucky, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,000 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underwriting processes, financial analysis, and risk assessment for commercial credit portfolios. Proficient in evaluating creditworthiness and ensuring compliance with lending policies while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underwriting ExperienceFinancial AnalysisRisk AssessmentCreditworthiness EvaluationMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingFinancial AnalysisRisk AssessmentCredit EvaluationMathematical ConceptsAdvanced Accounting Principles

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailPlanningFollow-UpIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeInternet Resources

Industry Keywords

Commercial BankingCredit PortfolioLoan ApplicationsLending PolicyCredit Memos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build proficiency in underwriting and complete the underwriting process from beginning to end.
Underwrite increasingly complex commercial relationships to determine the creditworthiness of applicants.
Perform financial analysis and risk assessment for the commercial credit portfolio.
Review commercial loan applications and analyze credit information to assess creditworthiness.
Determine whether proposed loans conform to the Bank’s lending policy.
Provide feedback to Sales and Credit teams regarding loan structure, underwriting, and management.
Maintain ongoing communication with management on the status of transactions.
Work with relationship managers and portfolio managers during the underwriting process.
Complete accurate Credit Memos for presentation to credit authorities for decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration
Three to five years of credit or Business Banking underwriting experience
Proficiency in mathematical concepts, in order to apply to practical situations.
Knowledge of advanced accounting principles and techniques
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, planning and follow-up
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks without compromising quality
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other internet resources

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing.