Underwriting Assistant

Skylight Lending is a financial services company that specializes in providing loans to consumers for solar installations, energy storage, and home improvement related projects. We provide an easy to understand and seamless lending process to borrowers across the US. Our mission is empower changemakers and provide them with the ability to easily and affordably make an impact with their homes and lives.

We are a tight-knit team and are looking for a highly motivated and skilled underwriting analyst to join us. The successful candidate will have a sharp eye for detail, exceptional analytical skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Our team is growing and we are looking for those with the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

The underwriting analyst will be responsible for analyzing loan and dealer applications and determining if they meet our lending and underwriting criteria. This includes:

• Strong Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  The successful candidate should have the ability to analyze financial statements, tax returns, and credit reports to determine the financial health of the consumers and the dealer partners.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy and attention to detail are important in this role. The underwriting analyst must have the ability to review large volumes of documentation and identify discrepancies.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Good verbal and written communication skills are critical in this role. The underwriting analyst will be required to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Time Management: The underwriting analyst must have effective time management skills to handle the volume of loan applications. The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Self-Motivated: Our team is fully remote, so the underwriting analyst must be self-motivated and disciplined to work independently.

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in underwriting, preferably in consumer lending. The candidate should have a strong understanding of financial analysis, credit risk assessment, and the underwriting process.

Our company offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Benefits include healthcare, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

The underwriting analyst is an essential part of our lending process. We are looking for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and has exceptional communication skills. A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in underwriting is required. Our team is fully remote, so the successful candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages. We are excited for the opportunity of welcoming new members to the team and encourage you to apply!