Aaron Benka
Solon,OH
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven track record of accurately assessing risk and making sound financial decisions seeking an opportunity to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underwriter II - Commercial
PNC Financial Services
Brecksville, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Manage a portfolio of over 50 clients estimated to be over $77,000M in exposure.
- Verified accuracy of documentation such as income statements, tax returns, bank statements and other related documents.
- Consulted with legal counsel when necessary to resolve complex issues or disputes.
- Prepared reports summarizing analysis results for management review.
- Communicated effectively with lenders, brokers and other external partners involved in transactions.
- Provided guidance on underwriting procedures to junior staff members.
- Ensured timely submission of all documents needed for closing transactions.
- Established maximum loan amounts according to underwriting standards and communicated decisions to customers.
- Reviewed and evaluated loan applications to assess creditworthiness, risk and eligibility for approval.
- Participated in regular training sessions regarding updates in relevant laws or regulations.
Underwriter I - Commercial
PNC Financial Services
Brecksville, OH
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Gathered and analyzed information to determine risk acceptability.
- Followed underwriting guidelines in developing rates for new and renewal groups.
- Examined documents to determine degree of risk from health, financial standing and value and condition of property.
- Applied rating to encourage safe, profitable distribution of risks.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-2019
Skills
- Managing risk
- Quoting and pricing policies
- Risk Mitigation
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Modeling
- Investment Analysis
- Auditing
- Credit analysis
Affiliations
- Elite Marathon Runner
Certification
- Auditing Specialist Certificate (Expected Completion: 2024)
Timeline
Underwriter II - Commercial
PNC Financial Services
02.2024 - Current
Underwriter I - Commercial
PNC Financial Services
08.2020 - 02.2024
Master of Science - Finance
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Kent State University