Senior Underwriter Hybrid (Detroit or Grand Rapids, MI)
Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit financial institution committed to equity and community investment, is looking for a Senior Underwriter to join their lending team. This hybrid role can be based out of either Detroit or Grand Rapids, MI and offers a strong work-life balance, flexible hybrid schedule, and a collaborative culture centered on economic justice and inclusive lending.
Requirements of the Senior Underwriter:
- Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in banking, real estate finance, or nonprofit lending.
- Experience in credit analysis and loan structuring; construction loan knowledge is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills; excellent written and verbal communication.
- Familiarity with nonprofit organizations, affordable housing, or community development finance is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Excel, CRM systems, and financial modeling tools.
- Passion for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities of the Senior Underwriter:
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients through the loan application, underwriting, and closing process.
- Analyze and structure community-focused loan requests, primarily for nonprofit facility projects.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to complete due diligence and documentation.
- Prepare and present thorough credit memos for internal loan committee approval.
- Support EDI principles and promote inclusive lending practices within underserved communities.
- Maintain CRM records and meet lending production goals in coordination with the regional team.
If you re passionate about using financial tools to create social impact and want to work in an inclusive, values-driven organization, please send your resume to amatles@venteon.com.
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality and will always contact you before presenting your resume to our client(s). If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
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