Manager, Underwriting

National Mortgage Insurance Corporation; Idaho; Remote; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mortgage insurance industry seeks an Underwriting Manager to oversee and enhance the underwriting team's operations. This remote position requires extensive experience in underwriting management and aims to ensure optimal quality and turn times in loan approvals. Applicants should possess strong management and communication skills, and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

20 days of PTO

10 paid holidays

Bonus and equity potential

Qualifications

• Minimum of six to ten years underwriting or underwriting management experience.
• MI Risk experience preferred.
• Team player with selfless attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and review Underwriter’s work for consistency with guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff to maintain high customer service.
• Manage departmental special projects through to successful completion.

Skills

MS Office applications

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

This is a remote position.Applicants must reside in the Pacific Time Zone, as theworking hours are 8:00 AMto5:00 PMPT.


POSITION SUMMARY

The Underwriting Manager coordinates with the Underwriting Director to oversee the day-to-day operations of the team of Senior Underwriters, Senior Operation Analysts and Underwriters to ensure proper mortgage insurance approvals are made by the Underwriting team. The Manager works closely with the Director, Underwriting to ensure Underwriter turn times and quality remain at company agreed upon levels.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and review Underwriter’s work for consistency in following guidelines and underwriting philosophy.
• Participate with senior management in department and company-wide initiatives related to underwriting procedures and strategies.
• Assist in preparing formal reports to communicate underwriting results and trends.
• Assist Underwriters with management review of loans escalated for appraisal review, or review for decline decisions. Grant management exception within authority and recommend facilitating renegotiation of loans based on guidelines and policy tolerances.
• Develop and facilitate new employee underwriting orientation, system training and coaching.
• Provide leadership, direction, or training to team members and communicate performance feedback.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff to maintain high level of customer service.
• Develop and monitor a timely flow of underwriting files and condition sign off to facilitate company turn times.
• Assist Indexing/Processing Department with problematic files to expedite submissions.
• Effectively communicate with Lenders, Sales Advisors, and internal departments providing accurate and timely responses regarding program guidelines and policy.
• Work as AXIS liaison with IT group to make recommendations for system enhancements, and documents details of our line of business needs, submit requests, and participate in system testing upon rollout.
• Work with Director and Vice President to monitor workflow, quality trends and acceptable turn-times.
• Manage departmental special projects through to successful completion.
• Perform ad hoc responsibilities, as needed.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of six to ten years underwriting or underwriting management experience.
• MI Risk experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
• Strong customer service skills and values.
• Team player with selfless attitude.
• Precise attention to detail.

Base Salary Range: $94,100 - $120,000/year

*Posted Base Salary Range applies to current posting and may change in the future. The posted Base Salary Range may vary for key factors including, but not limited to, location, experience and skill set. Benefit eligibility includes healthcare, life and disability insurance, 401(k), monthly allowance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid Holidays, and bonus and equity potential. Additional benefit offerings may be found at https://www.nationalmi.com/career-benefits/.

National MI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We value and actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences reflecting the full diversity of the communities that we serve. It is the policy of National MI to comply with all applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities.