Ascent Developer Solutions
Commercial Real Estate Senior Underwriter
Encino, CA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$175kDetected 179 days ago
Financial AnalysisLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationUnderwritingRisk Modeling
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odds of building a lasting career here
47Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role35
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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About the role
- The Senior Underwriter role is pivotal to Ascent's lending strategy, ensuring excellence across commercial and construction loan portfolios.
- By setting high standards in Sponsor and Loan Underwriting, this role ensures that loan assessments are thorough, consistent, and aligned with organizational goals.
- Beyond technical expertise, the Senior Underwriter fosters a collaborative, high-morale environment where productivity and growth thrive.
Responsibilities
- Provide working knowledge and input to Credit Policy, Front-End Guidance, and credit support documents.
- Develop and mentor the Underwriting and Credit Analysis team.
- Develop efficient and timely Underwriting processes, and ongoing monitoring improvement opportunities.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Sales leadership and the Sales support team.
- Develop consistent and effective processes for both initial and ongoing Sponsor-only assessments.
- Implement risk mitigation strategies to maintain portfolio quality.
- Collaborate with the compliance team to enable compliant Underwriting policies and procedures.
- Recruit, train, and mentor Underwriters and Credit Analysts in support of a high-performing, high morale team.
- At Ascent, we stand united in building a community where everyone is empowered to succeed.
- Recommend and implement the best practices as part of the Company's dedication to creating an industry-leading customer experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-growing, collaborative environment.
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis, credit risk modeling, and regulatory compliance.
Skills
- Your Skills & Experience
- Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
Compensation
- Salary range is $150k-$175k per year, with a discretionary bonus adding up to 20% per year.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
- Our benefits include five health plans, two dental plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and other optional benefits from which to choose.
Company info
- As the organization grows, this role evolves from team lead to supervisory, expanding its influence on team development and company growth.
Equal opportunity
- By promoting equal opportunity, we not only enhance our workplace but also contribute to a more just and equitable society.
- equal opportunity, we not only enhance our workplace but also contribute to a more just and equitable society.
Visa & Work Authorization
- By setting high standards in Sponsor and Loan Underwriting, this role ensures that loan assessments are thorough, consistent, and aligned with organizational goals.
- Oversee Underwriting at both Sponsor and Loan level, Portfolio Monitoring, and Compliance.
- 5+ years proven experience in both Construction Project and Sponsor Underwriting, preferably in regulated financial institutions.
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