Commercial Real Estate Loan Analyst - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Commercial Real Estate Loan Analyst!

About the role

This analyst plays a vital role in the origination and underwriting of commercial real estate loan investments, aligning with the company's volume, yield, and quality criteria. You'll be responsible for managing multiple loans and additional tasks with minimal direction from management, ensuring high levels of accuracy and adherence to deadlines. The role involves collaborating closely with Loan Originators, Loan Servicers, Senior Analysts, Risk Analysts, and Department Managers to support efficient loan production and underwriting processes. External partnerships include Mortgage Banking Firms. You'll contribute as an individual contributor and thrives in a team-oriented environment. This is a remote role with required travel to the Bellevue office for in-person events a few times per year.

What you will do

• Gather and review data for loan approval including property performance, borrower financial and credit information, location details and leasing documents.
• Compose a draft loan approval form with essential details needed on a loan that will be used as an approval process prior to a loan closing.
• Draft loan applications using new quote information for review by internal partners/co-workers. Ability to identify and include alternate terms/language when necessary.
• Using company standards, prepare historical property analysis of new loan inquiries, rate resets, refinances, and assumptions, including economic valuation and writing the narrative of the strengths and weaknesses of loan requests.
• Focus on loan retention and analyze and retain existing loans at risk of paying off, recommending new rates or refinancing as necessary.
• Partner on projects within the department, including new employee training.
• Develop and maintain relationships with mortgage banking correspondents and borrowers, including property visits to become familiar with commercial real estate and values.

Why work at Symetra

"If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work." Cris H. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

"Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences." Darrell J. - Actuary III

"Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions." Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

What we offer you

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range:$77,600 - $129,400 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

Who you are

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Solid understanding of the commercial mortgage loan industry.
• Ability to maintain multiple loans and handle additional tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proven track record of producing high-accuracy work and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Strong customer-focused skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Thrives in a team environment, actively contributing to team goals and supporting team success.
• Naturally attentive to detail, capable of identifying and communicating concerns during the information review process.
• Enjoys learning, taking on new challenges, and adapting to a flexible workday.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of conveying ideas creatively to achieve desired outcomes.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach, demonstrating initiative and drive in their work.
• Understanding of basic math and equations relevant to the role.
• Utilizes CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications to manage and document underwriting activities accurately.
• High school diploma required.

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts Here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

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