Vice President - Senior Underwriter (Agency)

As a Vice President - Senior Underwriter at Berkadia, your key responsibilities will include ensuring adherence to GSE housing underwriting standards, reviewing debt application packages, analyzing borrower credit and property information, and drafting underwriting submittal packages. Additionally, you'll support the closing process, mentor team members, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

To excel as a Vice President - Senior Underwriter at Berkadia, candidates should have over 5 years of related experience, exceptional credit judgment, and technical skills in underwriting complex multifamily deals. Strong project management abilities and attention to detail are critical, alongside a valid driver's license for property inspections and occasional travel.

Berkadia is committed to the professional growth of its Vice President - Senior Underwriters. The company offers generous tuition reimbursement, access to training on GSE housing programs, and opportunities to mentor team members, ensuring you continue to develop your skills and advance your career.

At Berkadia, the work environment for a Vice President - Senior Underwriter is collaborative and dynamic. You'll interact with various divisions, contribute to innovative solutions, and play an essential role in a team that prioritizes success and excellence in commercial real estate.

In the Vice President - Senior Underwriter role at Berkadia, you can expect to travel up to 15% of the time. This may include property inspections, attendance at Agency training, and participation in industry conferences, ensuring that you stay connected and informed about the latest developments in the field.

When answering this question, highlight your direct experiences, including the types of deals you've worked on, your specific responsibilities, and the outcomes you achieved. Use examples to demonstrate your understanding of underwriting criteria and how you navigate complexities.

Talk about your familiarity with GSE housing standards and your methods for verifying compliance throughout the underwriting process. Discuss any specific systems or checks you implement to ensure adherence to these standards effectively.

In your response, be sure to outline your analytical approaches to evaluating borrower credit, including the metrics and reports you analyze. Highlight the tools or software you might use and provide a specific example of a challenging assessment you successfully navigated.

When answering, describe the deal's specifics, the challenges you faced, and the strategies you employed to overcome them. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and your ability to collaborate with team members to achieve a successful outcome.

Share the resources you utilize to stay informed, such as industry publications, webinars, or professional networks. Discuss your proactive approach to continuous learning and how you apply new knowledge in your work.

Discuss your approach to mentorship, including how you tailor your guidance to individual learning styles. Mention specific techniques you use to foster an environment where your mentees feel supported and encouraged to ask questions.

Explain the situation, the decision you made, and the rationale behind it. This will showcase your judgment and decision-making skills under pressure, demonstrating your ability to synthesize available information effectively.

Highlight your collaboration style and how you ensure effective communication among team members. Provide an example of a successful project that required teamwork and the role you played in fostering collaboration.

Articulate your thoughts on the impact of technology on the underwriting process, including efficiency gains and improved accuracy. Provide examples of tools or software you’ve used successfully in your previous roles.

Describe your time management and project tracking strategies, focusing on how they ensure timely completion of tasks. Emphasize any specific project management tools you use to keep projects on schedule.