Senior Underwriting Analyst

Are you looking for the opportunity to make an impact? Berkadia’s mortgage banking platform is consistently ranked among Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD’s top lenders and is seamlessly integrated with our investment sales and servicing platforms to provide superior client service. Let the strongest research, technology, capital relationships, and a nationwide network of industry professionals propel you to the next stage of your commercial real estate career. Be Backed by the Best. Be Berkadia. 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. We Innovate to shape the future of CRE, so in this role you will: 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. We Stand for Excellence, so to achieve success in this role you should have: 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. 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. 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, paternal 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. You have rights under Federal and State employment laws. No question in this Application is intended to elicit information in violation of any such law, nor will any information obtained in response to any question be used in violation of any such law. If you apply for this role, you are acknowledging Berkadia's Application Policy and Berkadia's Privacy Policy. Please consult the following links for more information about EEOC, Employee Rights under the FMLA, EPPA. #J-18808-Ljbffr Berkadia