Senior Underwriting Analyst

Berkadia; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid volunteer hours

Fertility and family planning services

Paid parental leave

Mental health care

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Berkadia is seeking a Senior Underwriting Analyst to assist with loan due diligence and underwriting processes. In this role, you will manage your own deals with minimal oversight, draft necessary documentation, and present to the loan committee. You will also mentor junior analysts, fostering their growth while ensuring quality and accuracy in underwriting tasks.

Strong multitasking skills and effective communication are essential. The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 – $100,000 and various benefits, including parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Strong multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all underwriting tasks for assigned deals.
• Draft underwriting documentation and present deals to the loan committee.
• Mentor and guide analysts to advance their skills.

Skills

Multitasking abilities

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Are you looking for the opportunity to make an impact?

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The Senior Underwriting Analyst is responsible for assisting Underwriters through all stages of the loan due diligence and underwriting process. The Senior Underwriting Analyst should be capable of managing their own deals with minimal oversight from the Underwriter.

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. Escalate issues and propose solutions to the Underwriter.
• 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.
• Continuously suggest process improvements and best practices.
• Develop a personal development plan for self‑study training and participate in required programs.
• Coach and mentor other staff members.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting other underwriting tasks as required by the process.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Benefits

• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities
• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
• Fertility and family planning services
• Up to 12‑weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions
• We’ll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance discounts
• And more!

Be the Next Big Thing. Be Berkadia.

The provided base salary information for this position is part of an overall national range. The actual salary within our range for this position will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to the scope, complexity and location of the role, the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate. The total compensation package for this role may also include additional incentive opportunities.

$85,000 – $100,000 USD

Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company‑wide innovation and creates a people‑first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.

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