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Underwriting Manager

ALEC
Gurnee, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026

SUMMARY: Directs the activities and performs daily management of the Underwriting and Collections team. Manages lending risk consistent with organization philosophy.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintains satisfactory asset quality of loan portfolio
  • Reviews loan applications to analyze for credit quality and program acceptance.
  • Approves mortgage and consumer loan requests
  • Organizes and monitors loan files to ensure timely processing
  • Oversees post-closing audit functions including reports and account maintenance
  • Assists in product development and vendor procurement
  • Interfaces/corresponds directly with credit union business partners
  • Manages automated underwriting systems
  • Monitors and adheres to mortgage loan investor requirements
  • Manages collection function for all loan types
  • Confirms and approves mortgage wires
  • Assist with administration of loan origination systems (Meridian Link)
  • Manages indirect loan participation relationship
  • Prepares weekly/monthly/quarterly management reports
  • Ensures loan compliance at State and Federal level
  • Other duties as may be assigned


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
  • Experience Required: Three (3) years of mortgage or consumer underwriting experience and three (3) years of prior management experience
  • Experience Preferred: Three (3) years of mortgage and consumer loan underwriting and management experience, with one (1) year being in a financial institution


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for overseeing employees’ performance, identifying development areas, addressing employee relations issues and providing direction, support, training and regular coaching.
  • Responsible for communicating organizational needs and updates
  • Supervises: Senior Underwriter, Member Solutions Specialist


TRAVEL: Occasional local and national travel may be required to attend peer networking groups, training and conferences


The base pay for this position is $68,161.85 to $113,603.08 per year. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Click here to learn more about ALEC and our benefits.

Salary : $68,162 - $113,603

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