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Underwriter

Winston Staffing, East Garden Mobile Home Village, KS, United States


Winston Staffing is seeking a high-caliber

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Underwriter

to join the lending team for our client a leader in Commercial Banking. In this role, you will be the analytical bridge between opportunity and closing. We aren't looking for "form-fillers"—we are looking for credit professionals who can deconstruct complex financial scenarios and provide clear, risk-mitigated paths to approval for Multi‑Family, Mixed‑Use, and Construction projects.

The Mission
As an Underwriter, your goal is to drive the pipeline forward by delivering institutional-grade credit analysis. You will be responsible for the integrity of the bank’s portfolio by identifying risks that others might miss and ensuring every file is audit-ready and accurately modeled.

Key Performance Objectives

High-Velocity Pipeline Management:

Take ownership of a diverse pipeline, moving applications through the credit lifecycle with precision and speed to meet bank SLAs.

Advanced Financial Modeling:

Develop "Bank Standard" income statements and global liquidity analyses. You will be expected to look past the tax return to find the true cash flow.

Risk Synthesis:

Critically review 3rd-party reports (Appraisals, Environmental, Credit) and provide actionable recommendations that support the final credit decision.

Data Integrity:

Maintain 100% accuracy within the Loan Origination System (LOS), ensuring that all supporting documentation is meticulously analyzed and filed.

Collaborative Advisory:

Serve as a subject matter expert for Loan Administrators and Business Development Officers, resolving processing hurdles and clarifying credit policy.

The Ideal Profile

Experience:

3+ years of dedicated CRE underwriting experience, specifically within the New York market.

Asset Class Expertise:

Proven track record with Multi‑Family, Underlying Co‑Op, Mixed‑Use, Retail, and Industrial properties.

Technical Toolbelt:

Advanced Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, complex modeling) and proficiency in professional credit writing.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent real-world experience).

Mindset:

A "deal-mechanic" approach—you enjoy the puzzle of complex financials and take pride in the accuracy of your risk assessment.

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