Assistant Vice President, Commercial Underwriting – SBA

Western Alliance Bank

SBA Commercial Underwriter II underwriting complex loan requests and managing risk for Western Alliance Bank. Ensure eligibility and prepare recommendations collaborating with lending officers and Credit Administration.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,370 - $123,983 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underwriting complex loan requests and conducting SBA eligibility reviews, while mentoring junior analysts in financial analysis and loan structuring. Possesses strong knowledge of banking operations and SBA SOPs to effectively assess financial conditions and provide credit recommendations.

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SBA ExperienceFinancial AnalysisLoan StructuringSBA SOP KnowledgeBanking Operations Knowledge

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingLoan AdministrationFinancial Statement AnalysisPre-Qualification AssessmentsCredit Recommendations

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

SBA EligibilityCommercial Banking ProductsTreasury ManagementDeposit Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Underwriting difficult loan requests and renewals for various lending products
Reviewing loans for SBA eligibility and preparing recommendations to Credit Administration
Mentoring junior analysts in financial analysis and loan structure
Performing SBA eligibility reviews and financial statement analyses
Providing credit information and references as requested
Conducting pre-qualification assessments of financial conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of related SBA experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of SBA SOPs
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Ownership stake in the company
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
Employee volunteer program
Wellness program