The Senior Underwriter will be responsible for the comprehensive financial and risk analysis of multifamily commercial real estate transactions with a focus on Freddie Mac loan products. This role involves underwriting loans in accordance with Freddie Mac guidelines and Arbor’s credit policy, managing pipeline execution, and interacting with internal and external stakeholders to drive deal closings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree; finance or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of commercial underwriting experience specifically under Freddie Mac platform. Familiarity with Freddie Mac’s Optigo platform and internal submission protocols highly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Highly developed analytical, research and written/oral presentation skills
• Ability to problem-solve and exercise independent judgment while displaying a high degree of initiative and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to organize & prioritize projects; complete multiple tasks on schedule
• Ability to work productively under minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and Word
• Strong work ethic and pro-active team player able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to mentor and train junior staff
  Travel: Up to 20%
  Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus. The starting base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000. The specific compensation that will be offered is based on an understanding of the hired candidates’ qualifications at the time of hire. Employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on employee work performance reviewed during the course of the year. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.
  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment for our associates, customers and business partners. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, ethnicity, pregnancy or any other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

The Senior Underwriter will have the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Analyze, interpret and underwrite complex multifamily real estate transactions in compliance with Freddie Mac guidelines, internal policies and compliance
• Conduct detailed economic and demographic research to determine feasibility of transactions
• Prepare and present comprehensive loan approval package to credit committee
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of physical real-estate assets
• Review and analysis of loan application documents including:
• Financial/credit exhibits
• Review of all third party technical reports for underwriting.
• Special projects as assigned