Underwriting Manager (Remote)

Jobgether • Kansas, KS

3d • Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Underwriting Manager - REMOTE. As an Underwriting Manager, you will have a pivotal role in overseeing the underwriting department, ensuring that all lending policies and products comply with both regulations and internal guidelines. Your leadership will drive a team focused on optimizing underwriting accuracy and efficiency, while also developing strategies for enhanced performance and risk management. You will be part of a remote-first environment, contributing to the mission of making home loans accessible and efficient for a diverse market. Your impact will resonate across stakeholders as you lead initiatives to streamline processes and improve the overall customer experience. Accountabilities Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters and underwriting assistants. Establish clear performance goals, monitor results, and ensure accuracy, productivity, and adherence to timelines. Execute departmental strategies to achieve key metrics, providing regular coaching, feedback, and motivation to empower team success. Review and approve complex or high-value applications within delegated authority levels. Ensure consistent application of underwriting policies, procedures, and best practices. Collaborate with sales, compliance, QA, and processing teams to support business objectives and maintain regulatory alignment. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–10 years of underwriting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with underwriting software and data analysis tools.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and market trends in relevant industries (insurance, mortgage, commercial lending, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters and underwriting assistants.
• Establish clear performance goals, monitor results, and ensure accuracy, productivity, and adherence to timelines.
• Execute departmental strategies to achieve key metrics, providing regular coaching, feedback, and motivation to empower team success.
• Review and approve complex or high-value applications within delegated authority levels.
• Ensure consistent application of underwriting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with sales, compliance, QA, and processing teams to support business objectives and maintain regulatory alignment.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary with potential for annual bonuses and variable pay.
• Equity for All: Opportunities to share in the company’s growth through equity.
• Remote Work: Flexibility of working from home in a dynamic remote-first environment.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance included.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy encouraging employees to take time off.
• Training & Licensing Support: Resources for professional growth.
• Wellbeing Programs: Access to resources promoting overall wellbeing.
• Parental Leave: Paid leave to support growing families.
• No Meeting Wednesdays: Designated days for focus and productivity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees