KeyBank is a national association providing financial services, and they are seeking an Underwriting Analyst for their Commercial Mortgage Group. The role involves providing quantitative and strategic support for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting teams, contributing to multifamily real estate transactions, and ensuring compliance with underwriting protocols.
Responsibilities
- Actively contribute analytical insights, market intelligence, and innovative ideas to support the underwriting team’s financial objectives and complement team strengths
- Cultivate internal and external relationships to facilitate effective real estate transactions aligned with CMG’s strategic goals
- Consistently follow established underwriting protocols for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac transactions to ensure diligence, efficiency, and compliance
- Although the primary focus is on Fannie/Freddie underwriting, the Analyst may assist in preparing exhibits and forms for Agency submissions when applicable
- Serve as the driver of assigned transactions, ensuring timely completion and proper documentation of risks in accordance with credit approval standards
- Maintain transparent and collaborative relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring full disclosure of transaction risks and open communication
- Complete all compliance-related requirements for each transaction to mitigate risk
- Provide industry, market, and business analysis, including ad-hoc financial reporting and strategic insights
- Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process efficiencies
- Participate in special projects as assigned
- Maintain an on-site presence at the designated KeyBank location five days per week
Skills
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Real Estate
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel including experience with complex financial models
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data across multiple platforms
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize large datasets and communicate findings effectively
- High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a proactive and goal-oriented mindset
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Consultative and service-oriented approach
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools
- Prior experience in commercial real estate lending, particularly with CMBS, Life Insurance programs, Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac, or FHA lending platforms
Company Overview
At KeyBank we’ve made a promise to our clients that they will always have a champion in us. It was founded in 1849, and is headquartered in Cleveland , Ohio, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.key.com.
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