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Live Oak Bank is a digital bank that serves small business owners across the country. Our groundbreaking spin on service and technology has fueled our mission to be America’s Small Business Bank. Our products help customers buy, build, and expand their business, and our high-yield savings and CD products help them grow their hard-earned money. At Live Oak, we never lose sight of the well-being of our people. We believe our employees are the heart of our company. Our commitment to our customers and culture is intertwined, and we seek those who embody and embrace what it takes to empower the American dream.

How This Role Impacts Live Oak and its People

The Senior Commercial Underwriter, as a member of Live Oak Bank’s (CRE, Renewable Energy) team, will lead the evaluation, underwriting, and closing of commercial real estate loans. The Senior Commercial Underwriter will coordinate and/or perform market research, due diligence, financial models and analysis, credit presentations, legal documentation review, and other projects through the entire loan process. The Senior Commercial Underwriter will work with other support functions across the bank to ensure execution of loan production pipelines while delivering top quality customer service to sophisticated (Institutional and High Net Worth) Borrowers.

Job Responsibilities

Support the (CRE, Renewable Energy) team by analyzing and underwriting new loan transactions with a focus on the Solar asset class, with opportunity to cross train on other (CRE, Renewable Energy) asset classes over time (Hospitality, Multifamily, etc.)
Preparation of pre-screen memos, final credit memos, and other analysis for new transactions
Assist in the entire Loan Production process with increasing exposure and responsibility over time
Lead, coordinate, or contribute to special projects, audits, quarterly portfolio reviews, and other ad hoc duties
Serve as a knowledgeable resource in the (Seniors Housing, Solar) industry and develop industry relationships
Be capable of leading all aspects of the transaction, and will execute with support from team members, including:
- Analysis of market and demographic trends
- Loan structuring
- Review and analysis of due diligence items and reports
- Financial spreads and proforma model analysis
- Credit presentations
- Legal documentation review and negotiation
- Maintaining familiarity with applicable systems and ensuring accurate information for team and other departments
Interact with other Underwriters, Portfolio Analysts & Managers, Senior Loan Officers, Managing Directors, Construction Team, Loan Operations, Closing, and other departments within the bank
Often work as part of a team in partnership with both junior underwriters and underwriting managers
Maintain a high standard of regulatory awareness including BSA, AML, CIP, and OFAC

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance and 5+ years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of credit analysis, spreading and analyzing financial statements, risk analysis, credit scoring, loan documentation, etc.
Strong Excel and modeling skills
Strong working knowledge of banking products, services, policies, procedures and regulations
Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities
Excellent internal and external customer service and relationship management skills, with ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of bank personnel

Preferred Experience

5+ years of CRE underwriting experience and/or real estate or specific background
Ability to take on special assignments on an as-needed, ad-hoc basis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to coach and mentor junior underwriters
Motivated self-starter

Our Values

Dedication: Possess a deep commitment to Live Oak Bank’s mission and core values, exemplified through a strong work ethic, adaptability and pride in your work.
Ownership: Take initiative to deliver positive results by proactively and creatively solving problems, while maintaining a high degree of quality.
Respect: Treat everyone with courtesy, politeness, and kindness.
Innovation: Embrace fresh ideas and fearlessly contribute new solutions to emerging or existing problems.
Teamwork: Foster collaboration, accountability, and trust with others and understand that together, we do more

For a detailed overview of our employee benefits please visit: http://www.liveoakbank.com/careers/

Live Oak Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status or disability. Equal access to programs, service and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify human resources at HumanResources@liveoak.bank.

EEO is the Law

The base pay range for this position is $113,080.00 - $154,200.00 per year. Compensation may also include annual bonuses and long-term incentives, subject to various metrics and company policy. A candidate’s salary is determined by several factors including travel, relevant work experience or skills and expertise.

Please note that we provide at least the minimum requirement of paid sick leave to our employees who reside in states that require employer-paid sick leave, including but not limited to Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

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