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127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio
The Analyst will be a member of the FHA Healthcare Underwriting Team and will collaborate internally and externally to analyze and underwrite FHA Lean Applications.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Analyst will provide high level qualitative and quantitative analysis of FHA Healthcare transactions. The position will collaborate and support the LEAN Underwriters, closers, and originators for the FHA Healthcare group within CMG. The Analyst will prepare deliverables in Excel, Word and Power Point for various purposes, including financial analysis, narrative summaries, corporate reviews, and organizational charts. The Financial Analyst will
- Actively contribute your unique talents, ideas and market intelligence in support of the team's strategy and complement the strengths of your teammates to achieve the team's financial goal.
- Pursue and develop internal and external relationships to facilitate effective real estate transactions and support the line of business strategy.
- Consistently follow established process and procedures for underwriting real estate transactions to ensure an efficient, diligent and methodical process.
- Work with underwriters, senior underwriters and originators to analyze deals and determine whether they appear financially feasible under HUD rules prior to formal client application submission.
- Collect and organize exhibits for pre-application and firm application packages to submit for HUD/FHA review. Complete HUD forms for pre-application and application submissions.
- Be the driver of transactions you analyze and process to ensure they are completed in a timely manner. Consistently identify and assess transaction risks and appropriately document in accordance with credit approval and elevate any issues which appear to be deviating from such to assist in properly managing portfolio risks.
- Maintain a productive relationship with all partners characterized by collaborative approach and full and timely disclosure of transaction risks ensuring open communication among all team members.
- Complete all compliance requirements related to each transaction to minimize risk.
MARGINAL OR PERIPHERAL FUNCTIONS
The Analyst will provide industry, market, business, and quantitative analysis support. This will include performing ad-hoc strategic and financial reporting. The Analyst is expected to have a continuous improvement mindset and would be empowered to recommend efficiencies for change. The Analyst will work on special projects as assigned.
Please note: This is an on-site position and not eligible for remote or virtual work. The candidate will be required to work from a KeyBank office in Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, or Dallas, TX.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or Real Estate.
- 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, real estate, investment banking or consulting including Real Estate Finance.
- Demonstrated high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with complex spreadsheets.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data from multiple computer systems.
- Ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of data and communicate relevant findings.
- Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving with a high attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
- Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
- Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Consultative, service-oriented mindset.
- Outstanding oral communication, written, and presentation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA
- Proficiency in business intelligence tools a plus
- Previous working experience in the commercial real estate permanent lending industry specific experience working with CMBS, Life Insurance lending programs, Fannie Mae DUS, Freddie Mac Program, FHA a plus.
EQUIPMENT USED
Standard office equipment (PC, copier, scanner, financial calculator)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $69,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Translate your credentials into PERM language
PERM labor certification requires your employer to define minimum job requirements. Make sure your degree field, professional designations like CPCU or AU, and underwriting-specific coursework are documented precisely so they match the certified job description.
Target carriers with established immigration programs
Large property-casualty carriers, reinsurers, and Lloyd's syndicates are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel familiar with PERM filings for underwriting roles than regional or surplus lines brokers.
Search green card sponsorship data on Migrate Mate
Filter Underwriting Assistant openings by employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces this PERM data so you can target companies already familiar with sponsoring this specific occupation.
Clarify the EB-3 specialty occupation standard early
Underwriting Assistant roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. Confirm with your prospective employer that the posted job duties, not just the title, reflect a degree requirement DOL will accept during PERM audit.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Running an OFLC Wage Search before your offer lets you benchmark what wage tier your role must meet, avoiding surprises during the labor certification filing.
Green Card Underwriting Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Underwriting Assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Underwriting Assistant positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the employer can justify an advanced degree requirement or if you have equivalent professional credentials that meet the advanced-degree standard. The job duties in the official PERM filing, not just the job title, determine which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship grants temporary work authorization in two-year or three-year increments and is subject to an annual lottery cap. PERM green card sponsorship is a permanent pathway with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process requires your employer to run a supervised recruitment process through DOL before filing, which typically adds six to twelve months to the overall timeline compared to an H-1B petition.
What documentation should I have ready before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional designations such as CPCU or AU. If your degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from an organization like NACES. Document your underwriting-specific work history with offer letters, promotion records, and performance reviews, since the PERM recruitment record must demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker was displaced by your hire.
How can I find Underwriting Assistant jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Underwriting Assistant openings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the labor certification process for similar roles. This is faster than cold-applying and hoping a hiring manager will agree to sponsor, especially in a field like underwriting where sponsorship willingness varies widely by employer size and ownership structure.
What is the typical timeline from PERM filing to receiving a green card as an Underwriting Assistant?
The PERM labor certification stage alone currently averages well over a year at DOL due to analyst review backlogs, followed by I-140 adjudication at USCIS and then adjustment of status or consular processing. For nationals of most countries, the entire sequence from PERM filing to green card approval typically runs two to four years. Nationals of India and China face longer waits due to per-country annual limits under the EB-3 preference category.