Senior Political Risk Underwriter Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Underwriter to lead underwriting and credit decision-making for our small business lending platform. This individual will own complex transaction analysis, structure debt solutions, and drive credit quality across the portfolio while working closely with senior management to support disciplined growth.

• Lead underwriting for $500K - $5MM+ loan transactions across small and medium-sized businesses.

• Perform advanced financial analysis, including cash flow modeling, DSCR, leverage, and scenario analysis.

• Assess borrower creditworthiness, collateral, and risk factors; assign and defend risk ratings.

• Structure loans (terms, covenants, collateral) to optimize risk-adjusted returns.

• Prepare and present credit memos and recommendations to internal decision-makers.

• Partner with origination/sales to evaluate deals from initial screening through approval.

• Provide oversight of credit analysis (not just review/verification) and ensure analytical rigor across the team.

• Monitor portfolio performance and proactively identify emerging risks or problem credits.

• Ensure compliance with internal credit policies and regulatory expectations.

• Mentor and develop junior underwriters and analysts.

• 7-10+ years of underwriting/credit experience in loan underwriting or specialty finance.

• Direct experience underwriting small business loans ($500K - $5MM range).

• Strong background in non-real estate collateral lending and term loan structures.

• Proven ability to independently analyze, structure, and approve complex transactions.

• Experience managing or leading analysts/junior underwriters.

• Deep financial statement analysis and cash flow underwriting.

• Strong credit judgment and risk assessment ability.

• Expertise in loan structuring, covenants, and collateral analysis.

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for preparing credit memos.

• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA or CFA preferred).

• Experience in insurance agency lending or specialty finance.

• Experience working directly with credit committees or investment teams.

• Direct exposure to senior decision-making and complex deal structuring.

• High-impact role influencing portfolio growth and credit quality.

• Entrepreneurial environment with significant responsibility and autonomy.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000 - $110,000 per year

• 401(k)

• Dental Insurance

• Flexible Schedule

• Health Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Vision Insurance

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)

• Underwriting: 2+ years (Required)

• Ability to commute to Park City, UT 84098 (Required)

• Ability to relocate to Park City, UT 84098 before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid Remote - Park City, UT 84098

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.