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POSITION SUMMARY
The Credit Administrator III – Underwriting Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the commercial credit underwriting function to ensure high-quality credit analysis, prudent risk assessment, and compliance with bank policies, regulatory requirements, and sound lending practices. This position manages a team of commercial underwriters, provides credit guidance and coaching, and works closely with commercial lenders, credit administration, loan operations, and senior management to support profitable loan growth while maintaining acceptable credit quality. The Credit Administrator III - Underwriting Manager is responsible for promoting consistent underwriting standards, ensuring timely credit decisions, and identifying potential credit risks within loan requests.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of commercial loan underwriters (Credit Analysts IV & V)
- Establish performance expectations, monitor productivity and turnaround times, and conduct performance evaluations
- Allocate underwriting resources to effectively manage workflow using nCino and ensure consistent application of underwriting standards and credit policies across the underwriting team
- Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for underwriting staff
- Underwrite and complete Credit Authorizations in nCino for complex/large commercial, CRE, construction, and SBA loan requests
- Oversee the analysis and underwriting of commercial loan requests, including investment commercial real estate, owner-occupied real estate, construction, C&I, equipment financing, SBA financing, and other commercial lending products
- Ensure thorough evaluation of the loan purpose, loan structure, terms, covenants, conditions, repayment sources, risk rating, and credit metrics align with loan policy
- Analyze financial statements, tax returns, cash flow analyses, global debt service coverage, borrowing bases, collateral valuations, stress tests, and other 3rd party reports
- Identify and escalate complex credit issues and policy exceptions
- Support in quality control requests, internal and external audits, loan reviews, and regulatory examinations
- Participate in customer meetings and credit discussions, when necessary
- Participate in problem loan discussions, workout strategies, and credit risk mitigation efforts
- Support in the achievement of commercial lending production goals while maintaining consistent adherence to loan policy
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with commercial lenders, credit administration, credit analysts, loan operations, and senior management
- Work with senior management to recommend and implement process improvements to enhance underwriting efficiency and consistency
- Performs other duties as assigned
COMPLIANCE WITH THE BANK SECRECY ACT AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING PROGRAM
QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Minimum of five years experience in commercial lending/underwriting with a deep knowledge of commercial lending, CRE, construction lending, financial statement and tax return analysis, and global cash flow
- Highly Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Advanced ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance to effectively lead a team of loan underwriters, collaborate with lending teams, and fulfill the essential responsibilities of the role.
- This is an on-site position. Remote work will only be considered on a case-by-case basis, must be approved by the Chief Credit Officer, and is based on the needs of the business at the time of the request.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
LANGUAGE SKILLS
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to perform complex financial and quantitative analyses involving commercial credit transactions. Ability to calculate and interpret financial ratios, cash flow analyses, borrowing bases, global debt service coverage, repayment capacity, collateral margins, interest rates, profitability measures, stress testing results, and other credit risk metrics.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to analyze complex financial, operational, and credit information and exercise sound judgment in underwriting and credit administration decisions. Ability to evaluate multiple credit risks and mitigating factors; interpret and apply loan policy, banking regulations, and underwriting standards; identify emerging credit concerns; resolve complex problems; and make informed recommendations. Ability to manage competing priorities, oversee staff workflow, adapt to changing business needs, and communicate decisions effectively across all organizational levels.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear while working with customers. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
All physical requirements are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
WORK ENVIORNMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position typically operates in a professional office environment and is usually quiet.
What We Offer:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants, or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
No Recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Credit Administrator III – Underwriting Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the commercial credit underwriting function to ensure high-quality credit analysis, prudent risk assessment, and compliance with bank policies, regulatory requirements, and sound lending practices. This position manages a team of commercial underwriters, provides credit guidance and coaching, and works closely with commercial lenders, credit administration, loan operations, and senior management to support profitable loan growth while maintaining acceptable credit quality. The Credit Administrator III - Underwriting Manager is responsible for promoting consistent underwriting standards, ensuring timely credit decisions, and identifying potential credit risks within loan requests.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of commercial loan underwriters (Credit Analysts IV & V)
- Establish performance expectations, monitor productivity and turnaround times, and conduct performance evaluations
- Allocate underwriting resources to effectively manage workflow using nCino and ensure consistent application of underwriting standards and credit policies across the underwriting team
- Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for underwriting staff
- Underwrite and complete Credit Authorizations in nCino for complex/large commercial, CRE, construction, and SBA loan requests
- Oversee the analysis and underwriting of commercial loan requests, including investment commercial real estate, owner-occupied real estate, construction, C&I, equipment financing, SBA financing, and other commercial lending products
- Ensure thorough evaluation of the loan purpose, loan structure, terms, covenants, conditions, repayment sources, risk rating, and credit metrics align with loan policy
- Analyze financial statements, tax returns, cash flow analyses, global debt service coverage, borrowing bases, collateral valuations, stress tests, and other 3rd party reports
- Identify and escalate complex credit issues and policy exceptions
- Support in quality control requests, internal and external audits, loan reviews, and regulatory examinations
- Participate in customer meetings and credit discussions, when necessary
- Participate in problem loan discussions, workout strategies, and credit risk mitigation efforts
- Support in the achievement of commercial lending production goals while maintaining consistent adherence to loan policy
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with commercial lenders, credit administration, credit analysts, loan operations, and senior management
- Work with senior management to recommend and implement process improvements to enhance underwriting efficiency and consistency
- Performs other duties as assigned
COMPLIANCE WITH THE BANK SECRECY ACT AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING PROGRAM
QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Minimum of five years experience in commercial lending/underwriting with a deep knowledge of commercial lending, CRE, construction lending, financial statement and tax return analysis, and global cash flow
- Highly Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Advanced ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance to effectively lead a team of loan underwriters, collaborate with lending teams, and fulfill the essential responsibilities of the role.
- This is an on-site position. Remote work will only be considered on a case-by-case basis, must be approved by the Chief Credit Officer, and is based on the needs of the business at the time of the request.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
LANGUAGE SKILLS
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to perform complex financial and quantitative analyses involving commercial credit transactions. Ability to calculate and interpret financial ratios, cash flow analyses, borrowing bases, global debt service coverage, repayment capacity, collateral margins, interest rates, profitability measures, stress testing results, and other credit risk metrics.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to analyze complex financial, operational, and credit information and exercise sound judgment in underwriting and credit administration decisions. Ability to evaluate multiple credit risks and mitigating factors; interpret and apply loan policy, banking regulations, and underwriting standards; identify emerging credit concerns; resolve complex problems; and make informed recommendations. Ability to manage competing priorities, oversee staff workflow, adapt to changing business needs, and communicate decisions effectively across all organizational levels.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear while working with customers. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
All physical requirements are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
WORK ENVIORNMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position typically operates in a professional office environment and is usually quiet.
What We Offer:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants, or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
No Recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health15
- First National Bank11
- Liberty Mutual Insurance8
- Zurich Insurance6
- Starr Companies5
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in underwriting manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of underwriting experience with demonstrated management or team lead responsibility
- Deep knowledge of underwriting guidelines, risk assessment, and pricing within a specific line of business
- Experience managing a team of underwriters and conducting performance reviews
- Strong proficiency with underwriting platforms such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, or proprietary carrier systems
- CPCU, AU, or CU designation preferred or required depending on the role and carrier
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field
Tips for Your Underwriting Manager Job Search
Quantify your book and loss ratios
Your resume should show the size of the book you managed, your team's combined ratio trends, and any loss ratio improvements you drove. Hiring managers in underwriting care about outcomes on paper, not just responsibilities listed.
Tailor your resume to the line of business
A commercial lines resume reads differently than one for personal lines or surplus. Rewrite your summary and bullet points to match the specific line of business in each posting, using the same terminology the job listing uses.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists underwriting manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target carriers by appetite and growth stage
Identify whether a carrier is expanding into new markets or tightening appetite before you apply. Mentioning that alignment in your cover letter signals you understand the business, not just the function, and separates you from generic applicants.
Prepare technical case studies for interviews
Most underwriting manager interviews include a scenario where you evaluate a risk or defend a pricing decision. Practice walking through a real account you declined or restructured, including the data you used and how you communicated the decision to the agent or broker.
Negotiate authority level alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask specifically about underwriting authority limits and escalation thresholds. A lower base at a company that grants broader authority can accelerate your career more than a higher salary with tight restrictions.
Underwriting Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most underwriting managers?
The companies hiring the most underwriting managers right now include CVS Health, First National Bank, and Liberty Mutual Insurance, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Both national carriers and regional insurers are actively hiring across commercial, personal, and specialty lines.
How many underwriting manager jobs are remote?
About 71% of underwriting manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site roles more common at smaller regional carriers and mutual companies. Roles focused on specialty lines, excess and surplus, and reinsurance tend to offer the most location flexibility, while high-volume personal lines operations more often require an in-office presence.
How do you become an underwriting manager?
Most underwriting managers start as individual contributor underwriters, build deep expertise in a specific line of business, and move into a senior underwriter role before being considered for management. Getting a professional designation like the CPCU or AU strengthens your candidacy significantly. Volunteering to mentor junior underwriters or lead a small project team signals readiness before a formal management title opens up.
Can you get hired as an underwriting manager with little management experience?
Carriers will sometimes hire a strong senior underwriter into a manager role if that person has informally led others, handled complex or large accounts, and has a respected reputation with agents or brokers. Framing any mentorship, training, or workflow ownership on your resume as leadership experience, and being honest that you're stepping up, works better than overstating direct reports you never had.
What does the underwriting manager interview process look like?
A typical underwriting manager interview runs two to four rounds. The first is usually a recruiter screen focused on your background and line of business experience. The second involves a hiring manager or regional VP who will ask technical questions about risk appetite, team management, and how you handle disagreements with producers. A final round often includes a case study or panel with underwriting and HR leadership.
Where can I find and apply to underwriting manager jobs?
You can find and apply to underwriting manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from carriers, MGAs, and specialty insurers across the United States. Find roles that match your line of business and experience level, then apply directly to each listing without going through a third-party recruiter or waiting for outreach.
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