Risk Underwriting Officer needed at Checkoff Credit System

Responsibilities:

• Performing data evaluation on information retrieved from loan applications.
• Consultation with Loan Officers following meetings with potential clients
• Conducting risk assessments on potential clients based on previous borrowing history, credit rating, industry experience and other factors
• Requesting additional information from Loan Officers when appropriate
• Render application decisions based on consultations with supervisory underwriter and upper management
• Preparing reports detailing risk assessment findings and other data that contribute to lending decisions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification in risk management or accounting is a plus.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Risk underwriting, Credit Analysis, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and loan management software.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of loan management systems and financial analysis tools.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.