Senior Underwriter
Company: Northpoint Commercial Finance
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Sr. Commercial Credit Underwriter/Analyst Department:
Underwriting Reports To: Credit Manager FLSA Status: Exempt ·
Position Summary: Prepare written credit narratives for large
dealer relationships based on information obtained by various
parties in the course of a multidisciplinary review. Audiences will
include credit committees and individual reviewers. Northpoint has
an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Commercial Credit
Underwriter/Analyst to join our Underwriting team in Alpharetta, GA
. The ideal candidate would be capable of effectively applying our
underwriting guidelines to review inventory finance transactions to
identify those that comply with our stated risk appetite. These
guidelines encompass collateral and credit risk assessment and
customary KYC due diligence procedures. The candidate must have
effective written and oral communication skills, including having
the ability to write concise and impactful reviews centered around
the cash cycle of a dealership. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities include the following. (This list is not
exhaustive.) Perform cash flow analysis for companies with large
investments in inventory using Moody’s-produced spreadsheets.
Structure complex transactions and negotiate complex credit
documentation to mitigate risk appropriately. Draw connections
between behavioral scores and indicators unique to Northpoint that
together gauge a dealer’s financial condition. Effectively manage
the flow of credit files by communicating regularly with internal
and external clients. Utilize common sense and a sound
understanding of accounting principles to lessen the risks of
relying on internally-prepared financial statements that lack
independent testing. Analysts with ABL backgrounds are well-suited
for this type of work. Complete special reviews associated with
permanent increases, temporary increases, overlines, product
additions, financial triggers, and high-risk account monitoring.
Prepare and deliver presentations to executives, committees and
loan participants. Other projects, assignments, or functions in
support of portfolio risk management as needed. Qualifications: To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specifically, tasks expected require: Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting/Finance/Business Administration. 5 years of commercial
lending or underwriting/financial analysis experience or equivalent
experience. Strong analytical skills. Cross-functional team
environment skill set and ability to work independently. Excellent
verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Strong communication and
presentation skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple
priorities and work as needed to ensure deadlines are met in a
fast-paced environment. Minimal travel required. Experience working
within a regulated lending environment. Experience with internal
and/or external auditors. Experience with development and/or
maintenance of tracking tools including process workflow or
compliance with internally set guidelines. Education/Experience:
Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university.
Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as
operating instructions and policy and procedure manuals. Ability to
draft customer facing emails and correspondence on a regular basis.
Ability to communicate effectively via phone with a variety of,
sales, underwriter, manufacturer/dealer contacts. Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office required, specifically, Salesforce, DocuSign,
Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access Certificates and Licenses: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Work Environment: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit,
use hands to finger, handle or feel and to talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands
and arms, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to
adjust focus. Northpoint collects, uses, and shares personal
information of California consumers. For additional information
about how we do so, please see our California Privacy Statement at
https://northpointcf.com/privacy-policy/personal-information .
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