Commercial Banking Underwriter I-IV

Under the direction of the Manager or Team Lead, this position partners with the Primary Relationship Officer (PRO), and is responsible for structuring deals and the evaluation of financial and other risks associated with business clients in order to make a credit decision.

- Bachelor’s degree preferably from an accredited institution with major in business or related area, or equivalent business and/or credit work experience.
- Level I: Minimum 2 to 3 years of commercial credit experience, preferably in Commercial credit analyst
experience; or Commercial lending line experience as a Portfolio Management Officer (PMO) /
Primary Relationship Officer (PRO)
- Level II: Minimum 4 to 5 years of commercial credit experience, preferably in Commercial credit analyst experience; or Commercial lending line experience as a Portfolio Management Officer (PMO) / Primary Relationship Officer (PRO)
- Level III: Minimum 5 to 6 years of commercial credit experience, preferably in Commercial lending
experience as an Underwriter; or Commercial lending line experience as a Portfolio
Management Officer (PMO) / Primary Relationship Officer (PRO)
- Level IV : Minimum 7 to 9 years of commercial credit experience, preferably in Commercial lending
experience as an Underwriter; or Commercial lending line experience as a Portfolio
Management Officer (PMO) / Primary Relationship Officer (PRO)
- Requires strong commercial credit skills and experience. Must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of financial statement analysis, including applicability to cash flow lending.
- Demonstrated proficiency and expertise with personal computers in a networked environment and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or similar software. Knowledge of or ability to use Bank software and systems. Requires excellent worksheet skills and good working knowledge of database programs.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Must have the ability to express complex ideas in concise and simple terms. Able to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills, with excellent attention to detail. Must be able to manage multiple assignments with changing deadlines in a high pressure environment. Able to build strong working relationships with a collaborative approach, but must also be a self-starter with the ability to work independently. Possesses good interpersonal skills and client servicing skills to meet the Bank’s standards. Must always follow up and follow through. Able to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and evenings as needed or assigned. Must be able to provide own transportation or to operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and commute in a timely manner as required. Able to travel by air as necessary.

As a Bank of Hawaii employee, you ensure (or assist with ensuring) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.

Delivering exceptional customer experiences is at the heart of what we do at Bank of Hawaii. We listen, understand and deliver what our customers need to help them build a better tomorrow.

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