Underwriting Manager

About the role

The Underwriting Manager leads underwriting operations and supports responsible loan growth across Credit Union of Denver's lending portfolio. They provide oversight, guidance, and coaching to underwriting staff while ensuring credit decisions are consistent, compliant, and aligned with the credit union's mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting operations to support consistent, sound, and compliant credit decisions
• Guide business development efforts that balance risk management with member-focused growth and strong relationships
• Support high-volume third-party indirect lending operations
• Spread tax returns, review P&Ls, and analyze cash flows for commercial/business underwriting
• Ensure compliance with lending regulations and financial products/services

Requirements

• Experience supporting direct and indirect loan growth, including high-volume third-party indirect lending
• Strong knowledge of consumer, business, and real estate underwriting
• Preferred experience in commercial/business underwriting, including tax return spreading, P&L review, and cash flow analysis
• Knowledge of lending regulations and financial products/services
• 3–5 years of related experience

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Professional certifications in lending or finance preferred

Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (including a $0 cost plan option)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental (2 plans to choose from, including orthodontic coverage)
• Vision Insurance
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick pay
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Volunteer Time off
• 401(k) Plan with early enrollment eligibility and generous employer match
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance through Unum
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Profit Sharing Program and Service Awards
• Education and Certification Assistance
• Early Access to earned wages
• Employee Discounts
• Ambient parking at no cost

Pay

$101,500 - $115,000/year

Schedule

Exempt Position, Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM, Rotating Saturdays, 8 AM-1PM