[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Western Alliance Bancorp. jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-alliance-bancorp/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Western Alliance Bancorp. · Costa Mesa, CA +3 more # Vice President, Commercial Underwriter Costa Mesa, CA +3 more Full-time Executive $121,870.00 - $150,546.00 Sales Listed on Western Alliance Bancorp.’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Western Alliance Bancorp.’s careers site →](https://westernalliancebank.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WAB/job/Costa-Mesa-CA/Vice-President--Commercial-Underwriter_R14070) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Western Alliance Bancorp.](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-alliance-bancorp/) / Vice President, Commercial Underwriter ## Job description ### Job Title Vice President, Commercial Underwriter Location: Costa Mesa What you'll do: As a Vice President, Commercial Underwriter you'll be responsible for underwriting complex loan requests and renewals for working capital lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, term loans, formula based lines of credit, traditional asset based lines of credit and other Bank lending products. You'll build internal relationships by working with lending officers on credit matters and loans involving unusual situations or requiring close scrutiny. One of your key responsibilities is to review the loan structure, financial spreads, entity structures, collateral, market data and reports to understand inherent risks and prepare a recommendation to Credit Administration in the form of opportunity memos, loan presentations, administrative action memos, and annual reviews. May mentor junior analysts in financial analysis, loan structure, appropriate covenant conditions and identifying risks and tangible mitigating factors to credit risk. Perform special financial statement analyses, typically involving complex and interlocking relationships. Provide credit information and references for customers, loan officers, or other agencies as requested. Perform pre-qualification assessment and analysis of financial condition and risk of financing requests within framework of Bank credit culture and current economic and industry trends. Gather and analyze all information necessary to present a financing request to senior management or Loan Committee for approval; may meet with existing or potential customers; visiting sites of loans; negotiate loan terms and conditions; refer and recommend acceptance to Credit Administration. ### What you'll need 6+ years of related experience. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services. Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices. Advanced speaking and writing communication skills. ### Compensation Salary range for new hires is generally $121,870.00 - $150,546.00 for San Diego, CA. Salary range for new hires is generally $121,870.00 - $150,546.00 for Costa Mesa, CA. Salary range for new hires is generally $121,870.00 - $150,546.00 for Beverly Hills, CA. Salary range for new hires is generally $121,870.00 - $150,546.00 for Los Angeles, CA. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned and restricted stock. ### Benefits you’ll love We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career! ### About the company Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process. © Western Alliance Bancorporation ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: Costa Mesa, CA +3 more - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $121,870.00 - $150,546.00[Apply on Western Alliance Bancorp.’s careers site →](https://westernalliancebank.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WAB/job/Costa-Mesa-CA/Vice-President--Commercial-Underwriter_R14070) ## More jobs at Western Alliance Bancorp. ### [Assistant Vice President, Commercial Underwriter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-alliance-bancorp/jobs/9e0ad5c631af1150d8c6/) Phoenix, AZ ### [Senior Vice President- Commercial Banker](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-alliance-bancorp/jobs/7028837a5e1e9a5f3c77/) Los Angeles, CA ### [Summer 2027 Internship - Phoenix, AZ - CRE-Commercial](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-alliance-bancorp/jobs/33bbed174469be867349/) Phoenix, AZ ### [Vice President, Commercial Banker- ABL/Tech](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-alliance-bancorp/jobs/0ad66308ac7d7af526e3/) Denver, CO +7 more ### [Vice President, Commercial Underwriting CRE](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-alliance-bancorp/jobs/529b8e3e529120d0f93e/) Phoenix, AZ ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Commercial Banker - Emerging Middle Market Commercial Banking - Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/089cf4dfcefa6e1a9e97/) JPMorganChase · Tampa, FL, United States ### [Commercial Banker - Technology Fintech & Payments Banking - Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/2bca8e3e83b727397a7d/) JPMorganChase · Dallas, TX, United States ### [Commercial Lending Underwriter - Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/e1d035ccb03f90db6e76/) Citigroup · Irving Texas United States ### [Capital Solutions Group | Vice President, Lead Underwriter — Commercial Real Estate Financing Group, Asset Originations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/goldman-sachs-group/jobs/e7a210b65d3cca899d3f/) Goldman Sachs Group · Dallas, United States ### [Senior Commercial Real Estate Underwriter - Remote](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/be4791922de0b4653b9d/) UnitedHealth Group · Draper, Utah OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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