Underwriting Manager

2 weeks ago

Irvine, California, United States Western Alliance Bank Full time
Job Title: Underwriting Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to join our team at Western Alliance Bank. As an Underwriting Manager, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of underwriters to achieve the company's production and quality goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage underwriters to ensure mortgage loans are underwritten following proper guidelines
  • Ensure team members are fully trained and current on company's philosophy and policies/procedures
  • Manage and review day-to-day tasks escalated by team
  • Conducts underwriting review process in a manner designed to minimize the company's risk while employing problem resolution techniques in approving loans
  • Responsible for the training, coaching and supervision of all underwriters within the associated interpretation and application of all company overlays and agency requirements
  • Evaluate the structure of the Underwriting team and plan for continuous improvement in efficiency and effectiveness
  • Provide a consistent approach to new hire training of underwriters and peer managers
  • Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with other departments

Requirements:

  • Current advanced knowledge of industry-specific underwriting guidelines and agency requirements
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC, and Jumbo guidelines
  • Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in a mortgage underwriting role
  • Experience underwriting FHA, VA, and USDA loans. DE and SAR designation preferred
  • Experience managing a team of mortgage underwriters is required
  • Experience using Encompass loan origination system is required
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to provide outstanding customer service in fast-paced environments
  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications i.e. Word and Excel
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other departments and investor agencies as required

Benefits:

We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career

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