[Remote] Officer - Senior Underwriter 4 - Mortgages

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Citi is a financial services company, and they are seeking a Senior Underwriter to join their team. The role involves reviewing and re-underwriting mortgage files for credit quality and ensuring compliance with policies while providing training and support to the business.


Responsibilities

  • Reviews/re-underwrites pre-funded and post-closing files for credit quality, data integrity, and adherence to CMI credit policy and investor guidelines
  • Provides feedback /recommendations via written management summaries on all loans reviewed
  • Working with the business and identifies training needs and provide detailed analysis on any trends identified
  • Identifies and document policy/process variations and work with Operations to provide both written and verbal feedback, and training/mentoring opportunities as needed
  • Interfaces directly with all levels of internal originations and credit policy staff, as well as external customers (Correspondent lenders) to maintain excellent customer service while ensuring the quality/integrity of loans purchased/underwritten by CMI
  • Assesses the level of risk associated with each loan on a transactional basis, forwarding referrals, as necessary, to the Fraud Prevention and Investigation Unit, Vendor or Collateral Risk Management, as well as the Repurchase unit
  • Interfaces with Risk Management, Originations and/or Credit Policy staff, when applicable, or directed to resolve issues
  • Performs other duties and functions as assigned
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Skills

  • 5-8 years related experience
  • Conventional underwriting experience
  • Thorough knowledge of CMI underwriting policy, as well as agency and secondary market underwriting and document requirements
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to communicate at all levels
  • Thorough knowledge of credit scoring, analytical problem-solving and negotiation skills
  • Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
  • FHA/VA designation preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Planned time off (vacation)
  • Unplanned time off (sick leave)
  • Paid holidays

Company Overview

  • Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. It was founded in 1812, and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Citi has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 574 in 2026, 1386 in 2025, 849 in 2024, 1375 in 2023, 1117 in 2022, 876 in 2021, 901 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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