Senior Commercial Real Estate Underwriter - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Draper (UT); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Telecommuter Policy

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum division seeks a Commercial Underwriter experienced in credit analysis to review and underwrite loan requests, collaborating with analysts, portfolio managers, and credit administration.

This position offers remote work from anywhere in the U.S. with certain on-site requirements for Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. areas, and a salary range with full benefits. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience analyzing business and personal financial statements
• 2+ years of experience underwriting commercial loans, including CRE loans
• Knowledge of FDIC and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Analyze new commercial loan requests and perform periodic reviews on existing loans
• Conduct analysis of financial statements and assess credit risk
• Present analysis and recommendations to Portfolio Managers, Underwriters, and Credit team
• Assess and recommend risk ratings for analyzed loans
• Complete covenant compliance testing for loans in the portfolio
• Analyze and document loan modification requests
• Assist with portfolio management and monitoring
• Develop relationships with internal and external clients
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Commercial loan underwriting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or economics

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Commercial Underwriter is experienced in credit analysis and will be responsible for assisting in the review and underwriting of loan requests to help the bank build, maintain, and accurately risk grade its solid credit portfolio. This will involve working closely with other analysts by assisting with training, underwriters, portfolio managers, and credit administration.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze new commercial loan requests and perform periodic reviews on existing commercial loans
• Conduct analysis of financial statements and assess overall credit risk of new and existing loans
• Take lead role in presenting analysis, findings, and recommendations to Portfolio Managers, Underwriters, and other members of the Credit team
• Assess and recommend risk ratings for analyzed loans
• Be knowledgeable of policies, guidelines, procedures, regulations and systems applicable to the credit team functions
• Complete quarterly and annual covenant compliance testing for existing loans in the portfolio.
• Analyze and document loan modification requests
• Assist with portfolio management and monitoring
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients
• Assist with special projects and complete other duties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience analyzing business and personal financial statements associated with loan requests
• 2+ years of experience underwriting commercial loans, including commercial real estate loans
• Proven understanding and knowledge of FDIC and other regulatory rules and requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or economics from an accredited institution
• Completion of a formal commercial credit training program

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.