Senior Underwriting Analyst

Overview

Responsibilities

• Execute additional projects and duties as directed by the Subject Matter Expert (SME), Underwriter, or Deputy Chief Underwriter (DCU).
• Handle all underwriting tasks for assigned deals, coordinating and monitoring the quality of loan underwriting tasks performed by internal resources to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Draft underwriting documentation for the Underwriter and present deals to the loan committee under the guidance of the Senior Underwriter and DCU.
• Cultivate positive relationships within the underwriting network to execute business and achieve shared goals, demonstrating diplomacy and flexibility.
• Foster the growth and development of less experienced analysts by creating an engaging environment.
• Mentor and guide analysts to advance their skills by providing on-the-floor support, sharing knowledge and best practices, and offering constructive feedback.
• Identify areas for improvement in new or less experienced analysts and customize training to ensure they meet learning curve expectations.
• Proactively manage daily workload, ensuring timely communication and collaboration with peers, and distribute workload equitably across the team.
• Assess the capacity of internal resources to ensure optimal team utilization.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with all levels within the underwriting process, including the Mortgage Banking team and Third-Party Vendors.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments with competing priorities, coupled with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effectively manage expectations with a proactive, solution-oriented attitude, identifying issues and providing suggestions.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.