Commercial Lines Underwriter

3 weeks ago


Vancouver BC, Canada Bayview Fund Management, LLC Full time

Overview

Are you a dynamic, passionate, results-driven professional with the ability to build strategic relationships and are seeking an innovative opportunity to thoughtfully challenge the status quo? If so, we invite you to consider an exciting opportunity with Glasslake Funding for the role of Underwriter - Vancouver .
At Glasslake, we believe our biggest strength lies in our people and we are dedicated and committed to your growth. We offer a competitive benefits package, educational opportunities and reimbursement as well as mentorship from industry experts. In this role you will leverage constructive feedback and utilize skills that you have learned to continuously exceed targets. We also offer earned opportunities for advancement and a work environment that thrives on fun, inspiring your colleagues and access to executive leadership.
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Glasslake is an equal opportunity employer and only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Responsibilities

This is an individual contributor role reporting into the Manager, Underwriting and will primarily be responsible for evaluating the credit worthiness and management capabilities of the borrower, the real estate collateral securing the proposed loan, adequacy of the loan structure for transactions and the relationship broker partners. This role requires knowledge, experience and understanding of both residential and commercial lending, preferably in the alternative lending space.
The successful candidate will thrive in a high-paced environment and will be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Through the development of strong relationships with our partners, the ideal candidate possesses effective communication skills, has a high level of emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record to consistently meet or exceed performance objectives.
The following job functions are not all-inclusive. The employee will be required to perform other job-related tasks/responsibilities as requested. Job duties may change as required by the needs of the company.
Credit Evaluation:
Underwrite and decision files based on sound credit with particular emphasis on adherence to credit policy and requirements, risk culture, financial analysis/modeling, risk evaluation and mitigation and proper loan structuring within delegated authority
Conduct in-depth review, analysis and research of balance sheets, income statements, cash statement, text returns and projections to underwrite mortgage files.
Interpret and analyze financial information from multiple sources, including reporting services, credit bureaus, credit reports, and other industry data to inform underwriting decisions.
Assess the borrower’s ability to generate income sufficient to repay existing and proposed debt
Review appraisal, environmental, and other reports to identify risk areas and recommend mitigating solutions and next steps.
Prepare narrative analysis of the financial review, demonstrating a thorough understanding of financial condition.
Recommend various loan structures (and pricing structures) that balance risks and rewards.
Adhere to applicable compliance obligations including Privacy, Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing and internal Anti-Fraud Policy requirements.
Establish relationships with Sales and other key stakeholders that optimizes business potential with broker channel
Facilitate Diligence and Closing :
Act as primary point of contact with borrowersfrom initial credit application to submission of loan requests to loan closing to ensure a seamless and positive client service experience
Oversee coordination of borrower onboarding, loan underwriting and loan funding functionsto ensure a streamlined and efficient process
Communicate credit committee decisions and loan terms to borrowers
Effectively and independently manage a pipeline of loan originations from application to post-close status

Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience in residential / commercial underwriting, financial analysis or deal structing in financial services
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field preferred
Formal credit or residential/commercial loan training and some previous credit decisioning preferred
Knowledge of credit/underwriting of small commercial real estate loans.
Working knowledge of bankruptcy, foreclosure and litigation matters is considered an asset
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
High integrity and a high level of respect for confidentiality
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Strong analytical and intuitive investigative skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workflows often under tight deadlines
Strong independent decision-making capabilities and attention to detail.
Skilled in negotiating issues and resolving problems and influencing decisions to meet performance goals
Strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment
Demonstrate leadership abilities
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