Commercial Credit Underwriter at TAPCO Credit Union

University Place, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

85250.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Credit Analysis, Financial Statement Spreading, Credit Approval Memorandums, Loan Modifications, Covenant Monitoring, Technical Exception Clearing, Problem Loan Reporting, Loan Workouts, Appraisal Review, Data Gathering, Confidentiality, Regulatory Compliance, Cash Flow Analysis, Risk Analysis, Underwriting, Mathematical Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Description Join a Legacy of People Helping People Serving the South Sound since 1934, TAPCO Credit Union has been built on a simple yet powerful philosophy: People Helping People. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, we’re deeply rooted in Pierce County, proudly serving generations of members and our communities. At TAPCO, our employees are the heart of our mission. We foster a culture of trust, collaboration, curiosity, and respect, where every individual can bring their authentic self to work, grow in their career, and make a meaningful impact. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility, ensuring that every voice is valued and every team member has the opportunity to thrive. When you join TAPCO, you’re not just starting a job; you’re joining a community that believes in supporting one another, learning together, and making a difference every day. Come experience the TAPCO difference and help us continue our legacy of service, innovation, and care for our communities. Position Purpose As a Commercial Credit Underwriter, you will play a critical role in supporting our commercial lending team by assessing the financial strength and repayment capacity of prospective and existing business members. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners. Your work will help safeguard the credit union’s member business portfolio while delivering exceptional service to our members. Base Expectations Embraces and lives TAPCO's Values. We are People-Centric We are Curious We are Inclusive We are Collaborative We are a Trusted Partner Core Competencies Member Focus: Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization while delivering member-centric solutions. Instills Trust: Building trust by making good and timely decisions while consistently achieving results, even under challenging circumstances. Drives Results: Making good and timely decisions while consistently achieving results, even under challenging circumstances. Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful even during times of uncertainty. Requirements Position Responsibilities Deliver timely, thorough, and well-reasoned credit analysis of prospective and existing commercial borrowers, including evaluation of financial condition, global cash flow, debt service capacity, financial trends, management strength, and collateral support. Prepare, analyze, and author financial statement spreads, credit approval memorandums, and loan modifications for current and potential borrowers. Deliver timely, accurate, annual reviews and quality grade change recommendations on required credits as directed by credit policy. Monitor periodic loan/financial covenants to determine compliance, notifying appropriate parties of non-compliance. Clear technical exceptions in credit files in a timely manner. Maintain complete credit files on all loans and reviews files to determine that loans have been properly documented with respect to collateral, guarantor, insurance coverage, regulatory requirements and the terms and conditions of approvals to ensure compliance responsibilities are met. Assist in the preparation of problem loan reports on adversely graded borrowers and assist in loan workouts as appropriate. Review and analyze third party reports such as appraisals, environmental reports, and credit bureau reports. May order appraisals and appraisal reviews for the credit union. Partner with the loan officers to obtain the necessary data from the borrower to conduct the analysis. Ensure the confidentiality, security, and safekeeping of all accounts, records, and member information to ensure quality member service. Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws, including those of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as it specifically relates to the job functions. Embeds diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility (DEIBA) into your daily workflow. May be required to perform certain follow-up duties requiring visits or phone calls to member’s place of business. Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned. Position Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in the areas of business, finance, or accounting and three (3) or more years’ experience as an Commercial Credit Underwriter, Commercial Portfolio Manager and/or other equivalate or related combination of education and experience. Broad knowledge of credit principles and commercial lending best practices. Proficient in credit risk analysis, loan underwriting, cash flow analysis, and financial statement spreading. Proficiency with financial spreading software (e.g. CreditQuest, Moody’s Risk Analyst, Sageworks/Abrigo). Demonstrated expertise in accurately balancing diverse accounts by applying mathematical, accounting, and bookkeeping skills, with a strong ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve inaccuracies. Intermediate knowledge of various commercial borrowing entity structures to obtain correct and accurate loan structures to fully protect TAPCO’s interests in credit relationships. Experience reading legal documentation. Intermediate understanding of underwriting criteria, credit policies, loan documentation and collateral securing process. Experience analyzing and interpreting a wide variety of written, oral, and visual information from a variety of sources, including financial institutions, vendors, and bank regulators. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; proven ability to work in a team environment, learn quickly, and apply knowledge as needed. Knowledge of state/federal business lending rules and regulations governing commercial real estate loans and lines of credit. Proven ability to prioritize work, follow directions, meet critical deadlines, produce accurate work and work independently. May include some remote work flexibility, as authorized by management. Intermediate to advanced level knowledge with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Ability to uphold confidentiality and member’s privacy in all situations. Professional appearance, dress and attitude. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a Commercial Credit Underwriter, Commercial Portfolio Manager and/or other equivalate or related combination of education and experience. Formal commercial credit program training. Knowledge of the Finastra LaserPro product or equivalent loan documentation. Position Working Conditions The work environment is an office setting, and in-person Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Frequently required to sit and stand for longer periods of time. May work under tight time constraints. 90-day Introductory Period All newly hired employees at TAPCO Credit Union are subject to a 90-day introductory period beginning on their first day of employment. This period is intended to provide structure, clarity, coaching, and support while employees learn their role and the organization. Completion of the introductory period does not guarantee continued employment or change the at-will employment relationship. Salary: Starting at $80,168.40 - $85,250.00 (depending on experience). Benefits TAPCO offers a comprehensive benefit package: 100% Employer-paid medical, vision, prescription, and dental insurance option for all full-time employees. 50% Employer-paid spouse coverage. 65% Employer-paid dependent children coverage Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care FSA Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) Plan with up to 7% match 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance/AD&D package Paid Vacation and Sick Time 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday Optional Short- and Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program 40 paid volunteer hours Shared Bonus Plan (when company goals are achieved) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DEIBA) Purpose Statement TAPCO embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility (DEIBA) and is committed to creating a workplace where all stakeholders involved, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, identity, education, or limited mobility and abilities, feel valued and respected. We are committed to include diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility at the center of our work. We are committed to nondiscriminatory practices and provide equitable opportunity for all. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We welcome every person to bring their authentic perspective and experience to advance our mission. We focus on real people's experiences to uncover and address systemic inequities. We address our gaps and inequities through products, practices and policies that uplift our employees, members, and community. We put allyship into action every day. We value the seen and unseen qualities that make you who you are. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement TAPCO Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a people-centric organization, we believe every employee and applicant has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. TAPCO does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, termination, layoff, leave of absence, and general treatment during employment.

Responsibilities

The Commercial Credit Underwriter assesses the financial strength and repayment capacity of commercial borrowers by delivering timely and thorough credit analysis, including evaluating financial condition, cash flow, and collateral support. This role involves preparing financial spreads, credit approval memorandums, monitoring loan covenants, and maintaining complete and compliant credit files.