TM-Loan Originations, Underwriting

Cognizant

Mumbai Metropolitan Region3h agovia LinkedIn

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Freshers
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Data visualizationOperationsStakeholder management
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ExcelData analysis
Work
On-site in Mumbai Metropolitan Region
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Not stated by the employer.
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About the Role

This role focuses on managing and optimizing loan origination processes in a night shift work from office model. It requires strong expertise in MS Excel to analyze data, track pipeline metrics, and improve operational efficiency across pre-underwriting and underwriting activities to deliver accurate and timely credit decisions for a global financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end loan origination workflows to ensure accurate intake, data validation, and timely progression of applications.
  • Analyze large volumes of loan application data in MS Excel to identify patterns, detect anomalies, and generate insights.
  • Develop detailed Excel-based trackers and dashboards for pipeline status, turnaround times, and key performance indicators.
  • Coordinate with credit operations, risk, and quality review teams to resolve application discrepancies.
  • Document and refine standard operating procedures for loan origination stages.
  • Collaborate with technology and process excellence teams to suggest automation or template improvements.
  • Review pre-underwriting documentation for completeness, basic eligibility criteria, and data consistency.
  • Support underwriting teams by preparing concise Excel summaries of applicant information.
  • Monitor night shift process performance and promptly escalate capacity constraints or systemic issues.
  • Provide coaching and process clarification to team members with less experience in Excel.
  • Ensure strict adherence to regulatory guidelines and internal risk controls.
  • Coordinate handoffs between day and night shift stakeholders by maintaining clear Excel-based logs.
  • Prepare periodic management reports summarizing volumes, approval ratios, and exception trends.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, structured workbooks)
  • Pre-underwriting practices
  • Underwriting concepts
  • Night shift work from office environment

Qualifications

  • Apply strong MS Excel expertise including formulas, pivot tables, and structured workbooks to handle complex loan data with high accuracy and consistency.
  • Use knowledge of pre-underwriting practices to assess initial applicant information, verify basic documentation, and flag missing elements.
  • Use familiarity with underwriting concepts to interpret risk perspectives, credit policies, and documentation standards.
  • Demonstrate the ability to operate effectively in a night shift work from office environment while maintaining focus, attention to detail, and reliable communication.
  • Exhibit advanced analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and comfort with financial data.
  • Show capability to document processes, follow established guidelines, and contribute practical ideas.

Certifications

  • Preferred certifications include credit risk or loan processing courses and recognized training in advanced MS Excel or data analysis.

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