Director of Credit

JCW is looking to hire a Director of Credit Underwriting to lead a team of senior underwriters at a commercial bank in the Greater NYC area. This role owns staffing, training, and performance management for a team of 8 senior underwriters, alongside day-to-day workflow and turnaround times for the underwriting function.

You'll underwrite across CRE, C&I, healthcare, and specialty lending, monitor loan maturities and renewals, and represent the department at Credit Committee - all reporting directly to the Chief Credit Officer.

What you'll bring to the table:

• 10+ years of commercial credit experience in a bank
• 7+ years of direct team leadership experience
• Executive presence and ability to function independently in a fast-paced, rapidly expanding environment
• Focus on Digital Innovation and a growth mindset is highly preferred