Overview:
Cognizant is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Conventional Underwriter to join our expanding Correspondent Lending channel. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team within a flexible and supportive work environment, with remote work availability and strong leadership support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Independently underwrite conventional mortgage loans in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Proven proficiency in Encompass LOS, including navigation of underwriting screens, condition management, and document review.
• Utilize Automated Underwriting Systems (AUS), including Desktop Underwriter (DU) and Loan Product Advisor (LPA), to assess loan eligibility.
• Analyze complex income scenarios and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality in all underwriting decisions.
• Meet or exceed productivity and quality standards as defined by management.
• Maintain effective communication with internal teams and external partners.
• Participate in video conferencing and remote collaboration.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Work overtime as needed to meet business demands.
Required Qualifications:
• 3–5 years of conventional agency first mortgage underwriting experience.
• Proficiency in DU and LPA automated underwriting systems.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, particularly in evaluating complex income.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic work environment.
• Comfortable with remote work tools and video conferencing platforms.
Compensation:
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
