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First Western Financial INC

Credit Approver

Denver, CO Posted today $80,000 - $109,700

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordUSCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
USCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it. Source: US Department of Labor visa filings (LCA) (US Department of Labor (OFLC), plus USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub).
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H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.

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About the role

Credit Approver Location: Denver, CO (In-Office) Job Type: Full-Time Exempt Salary: $80,000 - $109,700/YR *Actual offer will be based on experience, location, education, and/or skills* Applications should be submitted for consideration no later than 10/31/2026. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Who We're Looking For You are a credit professional with experience in commercial, consumer, and/or residential mortgage underwriting who enjoys balancing risk management with relationship-based banking. You have strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to evaluate complex credit situations while maintaining consistency with policy and regulatory expectations. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy supporting the development of others through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing. About the Role The Associate Credit Approver is responsible for the independent approval of consumer, commercial, and residential mortgage credit requests within delegated lending authority while supporting sound portfolio risk management across the organization. This role performs one-up reviews of lower-level credit decisions, validates risk ratings and underwriting quality, ensures all approved loans satisfy pre-closing credit conditions and policy requirements, supports analyst development, and helps maintain strong credit quality and adherence to policy. What You'll Do • Approve consumer, commercial, and residential mortgage loan requests within assigned authority limits. Collaborate with PC associates to ensure efficient movement between approval and documentation. • Perform one-up reviews of credit decisions made by lower delegated authorities. • Conduct post-approval, pre-closing reviews to verify satisfaction of conditions and policy requirements. • Perform dual risk rating reviews at origination. • Play an active role in onboarding, coaching, and training for Credit Analysts. • Assist with development and maintenance of credit policy and underwriting standards. • Partner with lending teams and Credit Administration to resolve underwriting issues and support complex transactions. What You Bring • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field required. • 5-7 years Commercial, Consumer, and/or Mortgage Credit Underwriting and Analysis required. • 0-3 years Credit Approval or Delegated Lending Authority Experience preferred. • 0-3 years Training, Mentoring, or Leadership Responsibilities within Credit Functions preferred. • Strong knowledge of commercial, consumer, and residential mortgage lending principles. • Thorough understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, global cash flow, collateral analysis, and credit structuring. • Ability to independently assess credit risk and make sound lending decisions within delegated authority. • Knowledge of regulatory guidance, banking compliance requirements, and risk management practices. • Proficiency with loan origination systems, financial spreading software, and Microsoft Office applications. • Formal Commercial Credit Training (e.g., RMA, Moody’s, or equivalent) preferred. What We Offer • Competitive base salary: $80,000 - $109,700/YR , plus strong bonus potential. • 401(k) plan with employer match. • Paid parking and transportation benefits. • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including: • Health savings accounts (HSA) • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and bank holidays. • Access to training and professional development programs. • Sponsorship and support for obtaining professional certifications. • A culture of collaboration, continuous i

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