US Mortgage Loan Originations Underwriting
Job Summary
This role focuses on managing and optimizing loan origination processes in a night shift work from office model while applying strong expertise in MS Excel to analyze data track pipeline metrics and improve operational efficiency across pre underwriting and underwriting activities in order to deliver accurate and timely credit decisions for a global financial services environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage end to end loan origination workflows to ensure accurate intake data validation and timely progression of applications across all internal checkpoints in a structured and compliant manner.
- Analyze large volumes of loan application data in MS Excel to identify patterns detect anomalies and generate insights that support higher quality credit evaluation and operational decision making.
- Develop detailed Excel based trackers and dashboards that provide transparent visibility into pipeline status turnaround times and key performance indicators for loan originations.
- Coordinate closely with credit operations risk and quality review teams to resolve application discrepancies and ensure that each case is processed with complete and reliable information.
- Document and refine standard operating procedures for loan origination stages so that each task owner has clear guidance on inputs outputs and quality expectations.
- Collaborate with technology and process excellence teams to suggest automation or template improvements grounded in recurring trends observed through Excel reports and operational metrics.
- Review pre underwriting documentation for completeness basic eligibility criteria and data consistency so that underwriters can focus on higher value risk analysis rather than preliminary checks.
- Support underwriting teams by preparing concise Excel summaries of applicant income obligations and collateral information that enable quick and informed credit assessments.
- Monitor night shift process performance and promptly escalate capacity constraints or systemic issues that might impact service level commitments to business partners.
- Provide coaching and process clarification to team members with less experience in Excel so that overall team productivity and data accuracy are improved over time.
- Ensure strict adherence to regulatory guidelines and internal risk controls throughout the loan origination journey to protect customers and the organization from avoidable exposure.
- Coordinate handoffs between day and night shift stakeholders by maintaining clear Excel based logs that capture pending actions critical risks and priority applications.
- Prepare periodic management reports that summarize volumes approval ratios and exception trends so that business leaders can adjust policies and resource planning appropriately.
Qualifications
- Apply strong MS Excel expertise including formulas pivot tables and structured workbooks to handle complex loan data with high accuracy and consistency.
- Use knowledge of pre underwriting practices to assess initial applicant information verify basic documentation and flag missing elements that may delay downstream underwriting steps.
- Use familiarity with underwriting concepts to better interpret risk perspectives credit policies and documentation standards while preparing case files and data summaries.
- Demonstrate the ability to operate effectively in a night shift work from office environment while maintaining focus attention to detail and reliable communication with cross functional partners.
- Exhibit advanced analytical thinking problem solving skills and comfort with financial data so that process issues and outliers are quickly recognized and addressed.
- Show capability to document processes follow established guidelines and contribute practical ideas that enhance customer experience and societal trust in lending activities.
Certifications Required
Preferred certifications include credit risk or loan processing courses and recognized training in advanced MS Excel or data analysis.
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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