Head of Underwriting

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Nextera Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$200,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yrA real estate investment firm is seeking an experienced professional to join their team as the Head of Underwriting.Responsibilities:Oversee underwriting and due diligence procedures across all commercial real estate (CRE) asset classes on a firmwide basisEvaluate active CRE lending deals to ensure comprehensive underwriting and alignment with firm standards and sound risk assessment practicesDrive the creation and enhancement of investment memoranda and underwriting templates to support informed decision-makingManage and maintain relationships with third-party vendors supporting the underwriting processLead training and development efforts for both new hires and current team members to strengthen underwriting capabilitiesPerform other duties, as neededQualifications:Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fieldMinimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in underwriting across private, conventional, or institutional lending environmentsProven track record in credit analysis and transaction execution within underwriting or credit-focused rolesExceptional verbal and written communication skillsSeniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinance and OtherIndustriesInvestment Management and Real EstateReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nextera Search by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Underwriter” roles.Whitehouse Station, NJ $47,500.00-$80,800.00 1 week agoNew York City Metropolitan Area 2 weeks agoNew York City Metropolitan Area $100,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks agoPersonal Line Underwriter (Homeowners & Dwelling Fire) - HYBRIDGreat Neck, NY $65,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks agoNew York, NY $110,000.00-$175,000.00 2 weeks agoNew York City Metropolitan Area 1 day agoNew York, NY $170,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks agoNew York, NY $77,531.00-$150,464.00 2 days agoNew York, NY $101,700.00-$137,280.00 1 month agoNew York City Metropolitan Area 5 days agoNew York, NY $125,000.00-$170,000.00 11 months agoMontgomery, NY $55,000.00-$65,000.00 4 days agoNew York, NY $65,000.00-$85,000.00 1 year agoDirector of Underwriting - Structured DebtNew York City Metropolitan Area $175,000.00-$200,000.00 9 hours agoGreat Neck, NY $60,000.00-$80,000.00 1 week agoStamford, CT $50,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week agoNew York, NY $175,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks agoStamford, CT $50,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks agoGlobal Underwriting Firm Hiring Tax UnderwriterNew York City Metropolitan Area 5 days agoNew York, NY $115,000.00-$140,000.00 1 month agoMultifamily Underwriting - Fraud Prevention, PrincipalNew York, NY $172,000.00-$234,000.00 2 weeks agoNew York, NY $57,764.00-$89,138.00 1 day agoBedminster, NJ $97,692.00-$135,000.00 3 weeks agoCommercial Lines Associate Underwriter/Underwriter Trainee - Woodbury, Long Island (Hybrid)New York City Metropolitan Area $41,000.00-$61,500.00 14 hours agoNew York City Metropolitan Area $65,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks agoNew York, NY $65,000.00-$70,000.00 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17