Senior Consumer Underwriter Manager: Lead & Strategize

Origin Bank; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Bank is seeking a senior consumer loan underwriter to oversee centralized underwriting activities and ensure compliant, efficient loan approvals up to $3,000,000. The role includes supervising underwriter staff, coordinating loan packages, and maintaining policy adherence.

The position emphasizes leadership, training, and collaboration with Private Banking Mortgage teams to support originations and risk management. Strong knowledge of consumer credit and lending policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; eight to ten years related credit experience in banking/financial industry preferred
• Experience with consumer lending underwriting processes and centralized underwriting workflows
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and standard banking software

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and administers all aspects of the Bank's centralized consumer lending process, including approving loans up to $3,000,000
• Supervises consumer underwriter associates and provides leadership and training
• Monitors compliance with Fair Lending and other regulatory requirements
• Manages and trains residential mortgage underwriters for Private Banking Mortgages
• Directs work queues and staffing decisions for the underwriting department
• Develops policies to improve efficiency, decisioning, and profitability

Skills

Consumer lending

Underwriting leadership

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

QuickBooks

Job description

Origin Bank is seeking a senior consumer loan underwriter to oversee centralized underwriting activities and ensure compliant, efficient loan approvals up to $3,000,000. The role includes supervising underwriter staff, coordinating loan packages, and maintaining policy adherence.

The position emphasizes leadership, training, and collaboration with Private Banking Mortgage teams to support originations and risk management. Strong knowledge of consumer credit and lending policies is essential.