Home Equity Underwriter - Associate

Banco Santander (Brasil); Southington (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Santander Benefits

Job summary

Banco Santander seeks an Associate, Underwriting in the United States to assess loan requests by analyzing income, assets, liabilities, and collateral while ensuring compliance with underwriting standards.

The role requires reviewing tax returns, cash flow, and debt ratios, and collaborating with borrowers and internal teams to input data into the LOS. Candidates should have 5+ years of underwriting experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years financial analysis, structuring, underwriting and portfolio management.
• Organized, self-sufficient, and able to complete projects on time.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting procedures and practices.
• Excellent member service and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Detail-oriented with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Systems: Encompass - Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews incoming loan application requests and supporting documentation delivered through managed electronic lending portals, queues or other avenues of receipt.
• Underwrites and processes loans depending on department need to meet stated service levels.
• Utilizes department policies & guidelines, in addition to cognitive thinking, to build profitable, performing secured and unsecured loans.
• Conducts credit analysis on each loan applications including review of tax returns (personal and business), cash flow analysis, debt-ratio calculations, credit-scoring and collateral valuations.
• Communicates with internal and external parties to ensure all appropriate information has been received from borrowers to best evaluate loan requests and ability to repay as stated.
• Manages pending applications within Loan Origination System (LOS) queues as directed.
• Reviews applications and credit.
• Analyzes collateral, credit and loan risk.
• Reviews loan documents.
• Handles data input, reporting, servicing.

Skills

Financial analysis

Underwriting

Credit analysis

Portfolio management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Encompass

Job description

Home Equity Underwriter - Associate

Country: United States of America

It Starts With You:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!

The Difference You Make:

The Associate, Underwriting underwrites safe and sound loans in an expedient manner through a review process of analyzing and evaluating income, assets, liabilities, and property. The incumbent carefully assesses and evaluates the risk of financing requests within the framework of the organization's credit culture and current economic and industry trends. They review self-employed, corporate and partnership tax returns, profit and loss, as well as financial statements to ascertain borrowers' income; ensures loans are in compliance with the organization's underwriting standards and all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

• Receives and reviews incoming loan application requests and supporting documentation delivered through managed electronic lending portals, queues or other avenues of receipt.
• Underwrites and processes loans depending on department need to meet stated service levels.
• Utilizes department policies & guidelines, in addition to cognitive thinking, to build profitable, performing secured and unsecured loans.
• Conducts credit analysis on each loan applications including review of tax returns (personal and business), cash flow analysis, debt-ratio calculations, credit-scoring and collateral valuations.
• Communicates with internal and external parties to ensure all appropriate information has been received from borrowers to best evaluate loan requests and ability to repay as stated.
• Manages pending applications within Loan Origination System (LOS) queues as directed.
• Reviews applications and credit.
• Analyzes collateral, credit and loan risk.
• Reviews loan documents.
• Handles data input, reporting, servicing.

What You Bring:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required

Qualifications:

• 5+ Years Financial analysis, structuring, underwriting and portfolio management. - Required.
• Organized, self-sufficient, and able to complete projects on time.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting procedures and practices.
• Excellent member service and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from members, managers, and the general public.
• Detail-oriented with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong mathematical skills, including profitability, percentages, ratios, proportions, and basic statistical concepts.
• Systems: Encompass - Preferred.

It Would Be Nice For You To Have:

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

What Else You Need To Know:

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Base Pay Range:

• Minimum: $65,625.00 USD
• Maximum: $107,500.00 USD

We Value Your Impact:

Your contribution matters and it's recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)

Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander, we value and respect diffe