Student Lending Underwriter

Job Title

Underwriter

Job Description

As a successful member of our team, it will be critical to underwrite private student loans, education refinance loans (student loan consolidation loans) and unsecured loans including automated and manual portfolio, with strict attention to Reg B, ECOA, and FCRA.

Ensure material information captured in the automated underwriting system is accurate at time of review.

Demonstrate sound judgment in the analysis of required documentation while mitigating organization risk through appropriate decision making.

Meet or exceed productivity levels established by Management and credit quality standards set forth by Citizens Bank.

Respond timely to quality control and audit reviews when requested. Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers.

Ensure Quality Assurance process is in place and adhered to prior to loan disbursement.

Assist the Group Team Manager where necessary

Fraud detection during documentation review

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 or more years underwriting required, student loan and / or mortgage lending experience preferred

Automated Underwriting System experience required

Self-directed with excellent time management skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate complex income documentation, including complex tax returns, trust, investment, retirement, etc.

Must have strong judgement review abilities and autonomous decision-making skills

Ability to work in a face paced environment

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Word and Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent coursework and / or training in underwriting

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per week : 40

Work Schedule : 8 : 00am -5 : 00pm, Monday Friday

In office : Johnston RI 4 days, 1 day remote

Some overtime expected

Limited PTO during summer months (June, July and August)

Required Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Business Savvy, Communicating Effectively, Consumer Loans, Credit Analysis, Credit Policy and Procedures, Customer-Centricity, Data Processing, Detail Attentive, Document and Records Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Fostering Inclusion, Motivating Others, Personal Initiative, Problem-Solving, Service Excellence

About Us

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status / parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy / childbirth / lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and / or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.