Vice President- Underwriter, Servicing

Berkadia; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly paid volunteer hours

Employee Resource Groups

Fertility and family planning services

Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave

Mental health care

Generous tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Berkadia is seeking a Vice President – Underwriter, Servicing in Irvine, California. In this role, you will manage underwriting for complex transactions, ensuring compliance with all Lender standards and guidelines, while overseeing a pipeline of 25–35 transactions. Your expertise will contribute to personnel development and you will handle high-profile issues while maintaining relationships with internal and external clients.

The position offers a salary range of $100,000 – $135,000 USD, reflecting the skills and experience of the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Expertise in commercial real estate finance and servicing operations.
• Strong written, oral, and negotiation skills.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Perform or oversee underwriting of transactions and consents.
• Ensure compliance with Lenders' credit standards.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and clients.

Skills

Commercial real estate finance

Servicing operations

Negotiation skills

Research and analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your unique skills and experiences to a leading commercial loan servicer?

The Vice President – Underwriter, Servicing is responsible for processing various Borrower consents within Berkadia's Servicing portfolio, including assumptions, ownership transfers, modifications, and collateral changes. This role involves personally handling or overseeing the underwriting of complex and high-profile transactions, as well as routine matters, while managing the entire Lender consent process both internally and externally. All transactions must be underwritten and processed in strict accordance with loan documentation, GSE Guides, servicing agreements, and internal guidelines.

Join Berkadia's loan servicing platform and learn from the best of the best at the largest U.S. non-bank commercial mortgage servicer in the industry. We provide the personal and professional development opportunities you need to impact the commercial real estate industry, build a career that takes the long view, and reach your full potential. Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia.

We are committed to growing your career, so in this role you will:

Responsibilities

• Perform or oversee contractors' underwriting of transactions and consents.
• Ensure that Lenders' and Investors' credit standards are maintained and that identified risks are properly mitigated.
• Effectively and continually communicate with all concerned parties, including Berkadia Mortgage Bankers, regarding the progress of underwriting and approval processes.
• Maintain a pipeline of approximately 25–35 transactions, ensuring all deals progress in accordance with document and Servicing Agreement requirements, as well as Borrower expectations.
• Assist in the development of team members in our India offices.
• Manage all escalated and complex issues, elevating them to Senior Management when appropriate.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, vendors, clients, investors, and internal customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in commercial real estate finance, servicing operations, and mortgage documentation.
• Strong written, oral, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills with a focus on time management and results.
• Proficient in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, HUD, and CMBS guidelines.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.

We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:

• 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!

Compensation

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.

$100,000 – $135,000 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.

In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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