JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

Senior Underwriters: Senior Underwriters are expected to fully own their transactions with limited to no DCU involvement. They should model excellence in underwriting, mentor team members, and contribute to platform improvement through initiative, clarity, and credit judgment. Senior Underwriters are the backbone of the underwriting team at JLL — expected to lead by example, coach others, and deliver consistent, high-quality execution that protects the platform and drives its evolution.

Underwriters: Underwriters should operate with regular engagement from Senior Underwriters or DCUs, while demonstrating increasing independence and ownership over deal execution. Underwriters are expected to embody leadership through accountability, credit judgment, and collaborative execution.

Core Responsibilities

Underwrite Complex Transactions

• Execute all aspects of the underwriting process.
• Prepare high-quality narratives that demonstrate clear understanding of deal dynamics and risk.
• Demonstrate Comprehensive Deal Understanding
• Sponsor motivations, track record, and business plan
• Borrower structures and obligations
• Key Principal financials and downstream risks
• Collateral history and performance trends
• Alignment between underwritten NCF and market reality

Lead Risk Identification and Mitigation

• Evaluate complex borrower structures and articulate risk trade-offs
• Identify credit, structural, or documentation issues early and present solutions

Model Ownership and Accuracy

• Ensure model accuracy and compliance with Agency and internal guidelines.
• Establish Net Cash Flow (NCF) assumptions with supportable rationale.

 Final Package Review

• Final reviewer of narrative, model, and closing documents — aiming for zero errors
• Ensure full compliance with updated Agency and JLL policies.
• Ensure timely delivery

Deal Management

Client Service and Execution

• Lead Deal Team calls confidently, managing timelines and expectations.
• Proactively communicate deal status with full transparency.
• If delays occur, clearly document causes and implications.
• Anticipate and solve problems creatively and proactively.

Full Ownership of Transactions

• Be accountable for quality, timeliness, and completeness.
• Represent the credit platform confidently with producers, borrowers, and agencies.

Platform Leadership

Mentor and Develop Talent

• Provide real-time coaching to Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Processors
• Model a feedback-rich environment through consistent engagement
• Contribute to training efforts and platform-wide development programs

Lead Process and Culture Enhancements

• Identify inefficiencies and champion operational improvements
• Take initiative to lead special projects, tools, or training.

Maintain Deep Credit Expertise

• Remain current with Agency guidelines, policy updates, and credit trends
• Demonstrate thought leadership in applying guide changes or new approaches
• Use third-party reports, resources, and peer collaboration to deepen expertise

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

150,000.00 – 200,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Tampa, FL, Washington, DC

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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