VP - Underwriter, Asset Management

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

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.

The Vice President – Underwriter 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.

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

• 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.

We are passionate about your growth, so to achieve success in this role you should have: 

• 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.


• 5-7+ years of experience in a similar position.


• DRE License preferred.

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! 

Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia. 

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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 [email protected].

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