The Underwriting Team Lead is the operational leader of Evernest’s Underwriting function, reporting directly to the Director of Leasing and serving as a strategic partner in driving portfolio performance. Shares responsibility with Leasing leadership to ensure disciplined risk management, strong approval quality, and optimized conversion outcomes. Recruits, develops, and coaches high-performing underwriting professionals. Builds a culture rooted in ownership, precision, and measurable results through structured 1:1s, quarterly performance reviews, and KPI management. Sets quarterly goals and monitors performance through Weekly and Quarterly Business Reviews. Ensures underwriting standards protect asset performance while enabling leasing velocity. Hands-on in daily operations, vendor oversight, and cross-functional alignment with Leasing, Resident Services, and the Call Center. Models extreme ownership, data-driven decision-making, and decisive leadership. Oversee day-to-day department operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives and achievement of both individual and team KPIs. Monitor and drive performance metrics including approval rates, signed lease conversion rates, and preventative delinquency management. Continuously identify process improvement opportunities to enhance department efficiency and application outcome ratios. Perform data analysis on application outcomes and make strategic adjustments to screening policy. Prepare and present Weekly Business Reviews (WBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to senior leadership. Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and quarterly performance evaluations to support employee development. Lead departmental meetings and cross-functional department meetings to drive execution and resolve issues. Establish quarterly departmental goals and execute strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency. Manage and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring service quality and issue resolution. Contribute to the Team Lead role with a consistently curious mindset. Embrace a high degree of ownership and flexibility in executing evolving responsibilities. Compensation $50,000-$60,000 (Negotiable based on experience)