Sr Credit Underwriter-Consumer - Fairfield, NJ

Valley National Bank
United States, New Jersey, Fairfield
Jul 21, 2025
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Underwrite Indirect, Direct Consumer Loans - Small Business products. * Underwrite and analyze more complex loans that require financial analysis generally carrying higher loan limits. * Build/Maintain Relationships with Dealers - Branches and interface with all Consumer Loan related departments. Communicates with Loan Officers as to status of loan. * Maintain credit policy standards and work toward meeting department goals. * Mentors Credit Underwriters on more complex loans ensuring that the loan structure is consistent with the loan policy. * Daily monitoring and general supervision of underwriting workflow. Ensures that products outside of the system notification (Bank card, CVLC, new products) are distributed for completion. * Reviews and utilizes higher loan approval authority to sign off on loan recommendations from the underwriting team. * Assist in preparation and facilitate audits as needed.