WHO WE ARE

Maxwell was founded in 2015 by homebuyers who were shocked by the complexity of the mortgage process for borrowers and lending teams alike. Today, our digital mortgage platform powers hundreds of mortgage lending institutions nationwide, from non-depository mortgage banks, to credit unions, to brokers, to community banks. We work to make them, and all of their employees, the real heroes who enable homeowners to achieve the American Dream. And we’re just getting started.

WHAT WE HOPE FOR YOU...

The Underwriting Team Lead will be responsible for providing mentorship for individual contributors, while also managing a small pipeline. In this role, you are excited about the opportunity to grow in your leadership skills, take on new responsibilities, and continue to eventually grow your career into a management role.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...

• Responsible for pipeline management and to determine assignment and reassignment of loans
• Act as internal support for the Underwriting POD Manager, as applicable
• Provide training and mentorship to Underwriting staff on a regular basis and act as their source for all questions and needs
• Manage complex loans and assist team members in solving complex problems within the Underwriting process
• Approve payroll, manage time off (sick days and PTO) by tracking and notifying the client and Underwriting POD Manager or MOD
• Act as point of contact and subject matter expert for Maxwell management and client
• Provide feedback to Maxwell management and Client on SLA’s, pipeline management, loan assignments, etc. 
• Manage small pipeline of loans in addition to mentorship responsibilities

IDEALLY YOU'LL HAVE...

• Have extensive work within the Underwriting function, preferably 5+ years
• Experience training and/or mentoring other Underwriters
• Highly skilled in Self Employment, Appraisal Review and Sign Off, Purchase Transactions, Complex Loans and Multi-packs
• Time Management and Pipeline Management experience
• Prior work streamlining processes to drive goal achievement 
• Client-centric skills that meet staff and goals set forth by management




Not sure you meet all of our ideals? We’d still love to hear from you, so please apply!










Compensation Range: $95,000-$105,000

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

An opportunity to be part of an agile team of thinkers and doers who are driven, collaborative, and authentic. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. You play a key role in shaping our incredible company and culture. Some of our benefits include:

Competitive pay and meaningful equity as an employee at a fast-growing, venture-backed software company. We want you to participate and make decisions as an owner with our future in mind

A 401(k) and top-tier insurance plans to select from along with a FSA and HSA where you can set aside pre-tax money for out-of-pocket medical expenses

15 days of vacation time plus sick days, all 10 major holidays, and 1 floating holiday for your birthday, religious holiday, or other special day of your choice

Up to 2 paid days off each year to volunteer at the charity of your choice

At Maxwell, we value our differences, and we encourage all—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech organizations—to apply. Maxwell is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment decisions at Maxwell are based on a person's merit, business needs, and role requirements.

At Maxwell, we're looking for candidates with great experience and alignment with our core values. This is a full-time, salaried role in a remote-first environment. While we appreciate the interest, we are not accepting opportunities from contingency staffing agencies.