Job description

WoodmenLife is looking for a Mortgage Analyst to join our team!

We are currently searching for a Mortgage Analyst to join our team. The Mortgage Analyst contributes to the professional management of WoodmenLife’s invested assets which are allocated to the commercial mortgage and commercial real estate portfolios. WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha and has been in business for 130 years. As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you’re joining others who share your commitment to family, community and country. Through WoodmenLife, you’ll have opportunities to connect with others, give back locally, and honor those who make an impact. As a not-for-profit life insurance company, we’ve been helping to protect the financial future of families, making a difference in hometowns across America since 1890. We are passionate about our members, servicing others, being open minded, providing an environment of inclusion and collaborative spirit. We also provide world class benefits to our associates. Is this the type of company you could work for?

We are looking for someone to:

• Assists senior staff with initial underwriting of preliminary mortgage loan offerings, completing spreadsheets used in quantitative analysis for loan sizing, pricing and structuring purposes
• Works with mortgage banking correspondents to obtain information necessary for WoodmenLife to make informed decisions and recommendations by completing initial underwriting and investment committee presentations
• Performs research and monitoring of select commercial real estate markets and property types; reports findings to senior staff
• Ensures all routine correspondence regarding mortgage loans and real estate properties is answered, by analyzing the inquiry, reviewing with senior staff, and communicating written and oral responses
• Performs data entry and maintenance of accurate loan information in asset management administrative system: Precision LM
• Assists with annual property inspection and operating reports
• Review of third party reports for mortgage closings
• Compiles accurate reports to meet management and rating agency requirements on both a quarterly and annual basis. Fulfills audit requests as necessary

We need someone who has:

• BA/BS degree in business, finance or real estate
• No direct experience required; but some experience in real estate finance helpful
• Ability to build & maintain effective relationships with team members and external business partners
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Communicate with accuracy, clarity and professionalism.
• Possesses a high level of thinking, quantitative and analytical skills
• Experienced working with spreadsheets, word processing, database, presentation software and general proficiency in computer literacy
• An interest in continued learning with a commitment to ongoing educational advancement
• Capable of independent thought with a focus on customer needs
• Ability to learn from experiences, embrace challenges, work within a team and be open to change & growth

WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. More information about our benefits can be found at https://www.woodmenlife.org/careers/home-office/benefits/.
As part of WoodmenLife’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (where required for position), Fingerprint check (where required for position), drug screen and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.
WoodmenLife is committed to excellence in diversity by creating an inclusive work environment that values and respects all individuals. We welcome and embrace associates, regardless of background and beliefs. WoodmenLife respects every associate’s unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values differences, and creates opportunities for growth, leadership and service. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an equal opportunity employer.

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