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LEE BRISSON

Pittsboro,NC

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Credit UnderwriterCredit AnalystSenior Credit AnalystUnderwriterCredit Officer

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Pittsboro, NC, USRaleigh, NCDurham, NCChapel Hill, NCCary, NC
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$75000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off

Summary

Talented Underwriter and Credit Analyst with excellent analytical skills coupled with more than 20 years of experience. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Underwriter / VP

Wells Fargo
Charlotte, NC
12.2025 - 03.2026
  • Team Lead with CMSPL Specialty Lending
  • Consumer and commercial tax return review, cash flow analysis
  • Examined credit reports, financial statements and tax returns to determine repayment capability.
  • Mentored junior underwriters, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development.
  • Direct Lending Authority of $250,000

Credit Analyst / AVP

The Fidelity Bank
Fuquay-Varina, NC
05.2022 - 12.2025
  • Consumer and commercial loan analyst for $3+ billion portfolio
  • Analyzed credit data and financial statements to determine risk levels for loan applications.
  • Improved understanding of financial statements, which helped in assessing risk.
  • Collaborated with loan officers to structure financing solutions that align with client needs.

Corporate Credit Analyst

First Horizon Bank
Raleigh, NC
06.2018 - 05.2022
  • Commercial credit analysis for the Raleigh Corp. Team- $1.4B portfolio
  • Commercial loan input, tax return and financial statement spreading
  • Document tracking, covenant tracking, annual review analysis
  • Analyzed credit data and financial statements to assess risk for corporate loan applications.

Consumer Acquisitions Analyst/Team Lead

Ally Bank
Raleigh, NC
05.2013 - 12.2017
  • Credit analysis, underwriting, and decision of auto loan applications
  • Build and maintain healthy dealer relationships with great customer service
  • Doubled a regional territory to $4.8 mil origination, 220+ contracts per month
  • Exceeded individual monthly goals and consistently led a team of 17 analysts

Senior Credit Analyst III

GM Financial/Americredit
Raleigh, NC
12.2010 - 05.2013
  • Credit analysis, underwriting, and decision of auto loan applications
  • Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
  • Assisted team manager in scheduling, auditing, and new hire training
  • Managed over 80 accounts and increased sales 22%

Branch Credit/Finance Manager

CNAC
Raleigh, NC
09.2009 - 11.2010
  • Built and maintained a portfolio for a sub-prime auto finance company
  • Performed credit analysis, underwriting, and decision of all loan applications
  • Direct leader for the credit and collections team of the branch
  • Grew from $0 to over $2 million in outstanding accounts in 12 months

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
06.2006

Skills

  • MS Office Suite, Moody’s, Sageworks, Abrigo
  • Training and mentoring
  • Technical underwriting
  • Negotiation
  • Data interpretation
  • Decision making aptitude
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Underwriting proficiency
  • Portfolio management
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Lead Underwriter / VP

Wells Fargo
12.2025 - 03.2026

Credit Analyst / AVP

The Fidelity Bank
05.2022 - 12.2025

Corporate Credit Analyst

First Horizon Bank
06.2018 - 05.2022

Consumer Acquisitions Analyst/Team Lead

Ally Bank
05.2013 - 12.2017

Senior Credit Analyst III

GM Financial/Americredit
12.2010 - 05.2013

Branch Credit/Finance Manager

CNAC
09.2009 - 11.2010

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix