Underwriting Associate

Underwriting Associate First Business Bank parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing United States, Wisconsin, Brookfield 17335 Golf Parkway (Show on map) May 28, 2026 Description Position at First Business Bank Join us today as the Underwriting Associate! First Business Bank is aTop Workplaces USA company, learn more here . At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority - they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to valuing each other's differences, and a focus on improving our communities, we are confident you'll find the experience is your advantage. We're delighted you're considering joining us!

Location:

Hybrid. Requiring 2 days per week at the Brookfield, WI office OR Madison, WI office.

Overview:

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, experience reviewing financials and risk, and a desire to play a more strategic role in evaluating and onboarding business clients. Essential responsibilities of this role include: Partner with the Sales team to review prospective client opportunities and help structure transactions using available financial information and pricing models Prepare and present underwriting packages in an approved format for credit decisioning Conduct due diligence through third-party platforms, including

D&B, UCC

searches, payroll tax compliance, and personal credit reporting Analyze the contract language, historical performance, dilution risk, and potential offsets of the prospective client Evaluate the creditworthiness of account debtors using credit reports, financial statements, trade references, and other available information Qualifications Approximately 5+ years of experience in auditing, credit analysis, underwriting, commercial finance, or a related field Strong ability to analyze financial information, identify risk, and make sound recommendations Experience reviewing financial statements, credit reports, collateral quality, or operational risk factors High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present findings and recommendations A proactive, team-oriented mindset and interest in improving processes Experience the Total Rewards Great People Deserve As a recognized Top Workplace, we know taking care of our employees and their families directly impacts their success and the success of our company. As part of the Total Rewards package, we take pride in offering eligible employee benefits which include: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans Competitive compensation, with a focus on professional development and internal mobility Paid vacation time (15 days minimum per year) Paid sick leave (6 days per year) 1 day paid volunteer time 10 paid holidays (annually) Paid parental leave 401(k) program with company matching, plus additional profit sharing contribution Performance based annual incentive program Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program Wellness programs Education Assistance Program Employee Stock Purchase Program Plus many other perks and benefits! Compliance Statement First Business Bank participates in the E-Verify program. Know Your Right to Work English and Spanish. First Business Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [emailprotected].