What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Underwriter position at The Anderson Search Group?
Senior Underwriter Specialized Industries - San Francisco, California
The Anderson Search Group has been engaged by a repeat client—a newly built Specialized Industries platform within a major U.S. bank—to identify Senior Underwriters across its Bay Area offices. This rapidly expanding group is known for sophisticated underwriting, complex credit structures, and deep expertise across high-growth and niche industries. Backed by a strong balance sheet and led by a deeply experienced team, the platform offers a rare opportunity to join an entrepreneurial credit organization in significant growth mode. This is an exceptional fit for high-capability credit talent seeking autonomy, impact, and long-term runway.
The Ideal Candidate Shall Possess:
- 4–7 years of experience (typically VP-level capability)
- Strong underwriting credit analysis chops
- Background in specialty credit: ABL, leveraged finance, business credit, or similar
- Experience handling complex, technical deals
- A low-ego, high-output mentality—this group values work ethic, precision, and reliability over flash
- The desire to grow in a platform that rewards capability, not politics
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting
The Anderson Search Group is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $150,000 - $250,000