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Southstar Capital LLC

Underwriter

Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site

Underwriter Location: Charleston, SC About the Role We are seeking an experienced Underwriter ... Identify potential risks, including credit, operational, legal, and fraud-related risks, and ...

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.

Underwriter

Chicago, IL

$70K - $85K/yr

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., part of Acrisure, is looking for an Underwriter. This role will ... Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options ...

JGS Insurance

Underwriter

Hallandale Beach, FL · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

This position is responsible for the underwriting, rating, binding and servicing of accounts ... Process legal notice of non-renewal or cancellation when necessary. * Assist in training other ...

JGS Insurance

Underwriter

Hallandale, FL · Remote

This position is responsible for the underwriting, rating, binding and servicing of accounts ... Process legal notice of non-renewal or cancellation when necessary. * Assist in training other ...

Starr Insurance Companies

Underwriter

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

Monitor trends in cyber threats, legal/regulatory developments, and competitor products to maintain cutting-edge underwriting acumen. * Collaboration: Partner with claims, information security ...

OdysseyRe

Underwriter

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Collaborate with internal business partners, including claims, actuarial, legal, and operations, as needed. * Ensure accurate documentation and timely file management throughout the underwriting ...

Temple View Capital LLC

Underwriter

Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

$80K - $90K/yr

... Legal, Sales/Processing, and Closing Departments.This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are a skilled residential property appraiser or valuations specialist ...

Odyssey

Underwriter

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Collaborate with internal business partners, including claims, actuarial, legal, and operations, as needed. * Ensure accurate documentation and timely file management throughout the underwriting ...

Merchants Bancorp

Underwriter - GSE

Carmel, IN · On-site

Requirements * Underwrite multifamily Agency loans originated by Merchants Capital. * Manage ... Merchants legal counsel; insurance consultant; borrower and any others that are pertinent to the ...

Gallagher

Underwriter

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$65K - $75K/yr

The Underwriter is responsible for working with wholesale and/or retail agents and carriers to ... Maintain increasing knowledge of insurance industry markets, products, and legal environments, via ...

Temple View Capital LLC

Underwriter

Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

$80K - $90K/yr

We seek an Underwriter with a demonstrated track record of reviewing, analyzing, and decisioning ... Legal, Sales/Processing, and Closing Departments. This opportunity offers a competitive ...

Merchants Bancorp

Underwriter - GSE

Washington, DC · On-site

$135K - $155K/yr

Requirements * Underwrite multifamily Agency loans originated by Merchants Capital. * Manage ... Merchants legal counsel; insurance consultant; borrower and any others that are pertinent to the ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal underwriter in the United States is $78,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Underwriter

Southstar Capital LLC

Mount Pleasant, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Underwriter

Location: Charleston, SC

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Underwriter specializing in Commercial Finance to join our growing team. This role is critical in evaluating, structuring, and approving credit facilities for small to mid-sized businesses. The ideal candidate will bring deep a knowledge of Commercial Finance with the ability to balance credit risk with business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Transaction Underwriting & Credit Analysis
    • Conduct in-depth analysis of borrower and account debtor financials, cash flow trends, debt levels, and liquidity.
    • Champion the underwriting process for credit facilities, from initial assessment through final approval
    • Evaluate collateral quality, with an emphasis on accounts receivable verification, debtor concentrations, and invoice aging reports.
  • Risk Assessment & Structuring
    • Identify potential risks, including credit, operational, legal, and fraud-related risks, and recommend appropriate mitigants.
    • Structure facilities in alignment with company credit policies, capital requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
    • Recommend advance rates, reserves, and concentration limits based on client profile and collateral quality.
  • Credit Memo Preparation & Presentation
    • Prepare comprehensive credit memoranda that clearly outline client strengths, weaknesses, and risk factors.
    • Present and defend underwriting recommendations to the Credit Committee, senior management, and executive leadership.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Work with business development teams to structure competitive yet risk-appropriate proposals.
    • Work closely with legal counsel and senior management to ensure loan documents, factoring agreements, and collateral filings are accurate and enforceable.
    • Support operations and account management teams during onboarding to ensure smooth client transitions.
  • Portfolio Management & Monitoring
    • Provide ongoing oversight of approved facilities, monitoring borrower performance against projections and covenants.
    • Analyze trends in client AR quality, debtor payment performance, and borrowing base compliance.
    • Recommend facility modifications, risk rating changes, or exit strategies as needed.
  • Market & Industry Insight
    • Stay informed on economic conditions, industry trends, and competitive practices impacting factoring and asset-based lending.
    • Leverage industry knowledge to anticipate risks and identify new underwriting opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or related field
  • 3+ years of underwriting experience in commercial finance
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of UCC filings, lien searches, and collateral documentation.
  • Proven ability to assess risk and structure transactions within policy and compliance frameworks.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings to executives and committees.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple transactions simultaneously.
  • Understanding of the underwriting process by asset class.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, life, short-term disability, paid time off)
  • A collaborative and growth-oriented company culture
  • Profit sharing per company handbook guidelines