Sr. Underwriter (Testing Specialist III) Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Sr. Underwriter (Testing Specialist III) position involves executing high-quality testing, documenting defects, analyzing results, and collaborating with various teams. Responsibilities include accurate test execution, identifying defects, reviewing loan documentation, providing training, and contributing to test development. Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years' experience in loan underwriting. Strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. Additional certifications are desirable.
Job Description
Work Locations:
- Atlanta, GA
- Charlotte, NC
- Plano, TX
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Phoenix, AZ Job Description:
This job is responsible for accurate and timely test execution and/or supporting operational and administrative activities related to the end-to-end test execution process. Key responsibilities of the job include executing high quality testing in accordance with the test script, documenting and escalating defects, preliminary reporting, and analysis of results, and collaborating with Compliance and Operational Risk officers and/or Front-Line Unit (FLU) process owners on the identification of themes and trends at the Front-Line Unit (FLU), control function and Enterprise level.
Role Overview:
As a Sr. Underwriter (Testing Specialist III), main responsibilities include:
- Accountable for accurate and timely test execution
- Execute testing requiring administrative judgment in the execution of complex testing according to the determined scope
- Independently identify risk defects and root cause for finding placement and details defects
- Examine loan documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Provide training and direction to more junior staff as appropriate
- Elevate errors and recommends enhancements as appropriate
- Review reversal requests/arbitration appeals as well as analyze results
- Work special projects as necessary
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) on appointed tests collaborating with business partners, etc.
- Perform Quality Assurance Testing
- Contributes to Test Development Intakes as needed, including test script edits and pilot testing
- Create and submit redlined test scripts for Simple Path processing
- Point-of-contact for Support Lead or assist Testing Lead when needed
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in residential loan underwriting including
Conforming, Nonconforming, HELOC, Custom, FHA and VA Required Skills:
- Delegated senior mortgage underwriter
- Applies critical thinking and connects the dots on how processes relate to one another.
- Drives Operational Excellence
- Strong written, verbal and delivery skills.
- Strong Partnership and Influencing Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to think independently, solve complex problems, and suggest solutions.
- Ability to test across multiple lines of business
- Sees opportunities, risks, and connections while engaging with others across different functions and connecting the dots across the organization
- Proficient in the Microsoft suite with an emphasis on excel
Desired Skills:
- Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
- HUD DE and VA LAPP/Automatic Certifications preferred
