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SalaryAbout Reliant
Reliant Capital is a leading private lending platform, serving Real Estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential Real Estate. Founded by a leadership team with a deep understanding and personal experience in virtually every facet of Real Estate development, Reliant is uniquely positioned to create custom, innovative lending solutions for a variety of Real Estate development business strategies.
Join us at Reliant Capital and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in private lending. With our commitment to growth and market leadership, there's no better place to build your career.
Role Description
This is a full-time, Hybrid Underwriter with construction loan experience, based out of our Chandler, Arizona office.
As an Underwriter at Reliant, you will play a crucial role in evaluating financial risks and ensuring adherence to sound credit practices. This position requires proven strength in both Sponsor (builder) and Loan (project) Underwriting, and strong cross-functional collaboration with peers, management, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate is an expert in performing detailed analyses of creditworthiness, financial profiles, and credit risk levels.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with respective Loan Officers and Construction group stakeholders.
- Conduct thorough analysis of creditworthiness by reviewing financial and project data.
- Make informed and consistent decisions aligned with internal credit governance documents.
- Assess specified risk mitigants in the application package for relevance and appropriateness.
- Pay close attention to detail and consistency in analysis and findings presentation format.
- Provide clear, concise, and consistent written summaries for the Underwriting package.
- Collaborate in the enhancement of credit governance documents.
- Provide regular back-up, feedback, and insights to the Senior Vice President of Underwriting.
- Recommend and implement best practices as part of Reliant’s dedication to creating an industry-leading customer experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, related field or equivalent experience.
- Five plus years’ experience in both Sponsor (borrower) and Loan (project) Underwriting.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Proficiency in financial and tools, including standard Loan Origination Systems ("LOS"), spreads, and risk-scoring tools.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
