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Underwriting Assistant jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in finance, economics, risk management, or actuarial science. Most roles are office-based at insurance carriers and brokerages, which simplifies STEM OPT extension eligibility tracking and employer verification requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.
Position Overview:
Do you want to fast track your career? Are you an adept communicator with internal and external stakeholders? We are looking for an analytical Rockstar to join our fast-paced and hardworking Freddie Mac Multifamily Underwriting team. We’re looking for someone who is smart, a fast learner, strong with numbers and can hustle. Apply now to contribute to our mission of Making Home Possible.
Our Impact:
- We are responsible for underwriting conventional multifamily loans originated by our Production partners
- Innovate based on market behaviors while efficiently analyzing, mitigating, and clearly defining credit risk
- Evaluating the overall story and making decisions on the credit risk profile
Your Impact:
- Build toward credit approval and closing individual mortgage loans collateralized by multifamily properties
- Accurately prepare concise, complete, and clear Investment Briefs for loan approval and loan commitment
- Apply company principles/policies and critical thought to complete assigned tasks accurately, completely, and in a timely manner
- Collaborate and communicate with external and internal business partners to solve problems and achieve shared success
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, business administration, or related field
- 1 to 3 years of related work experience in the commercial/multifamily real estate industry
- Knowledge of real estate property fundamentals and real estate lending/underwriting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel domestically
Keys to Success in this Role:
- Multi-task/prioritize
- Relationship builder inside and outside of multifamily underwriting
- Harness the power of data to formulate and inform communications
- Keep calm under pressure
- Comfortable with transition and change
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.
We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.
CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.
Time-type: Full time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $68,000 - $102,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.
Position Overview:
Do you want to fast track your career? Are you an adept communicator with internal and external stakeholders? We are looking for an analytical Rockstar to join our fast-paced and hardworking Freddie Mac Multifamily Underwriting team. We’re looking for someone who is smart, a fast learner, strong with numbers and can hustle. Apply now to contribute to our mission of Making Home Possible.
Our Impact:
- We are responsible for underwriting conventional multifamily loans originated by our Production partners
- Innovate based on market behaviors while efficiently analyzing, mitigating, and clearly defining credit risk
- Evaluating the overall story and making decisions on the credit risk profile
Your Impact:
- Build toward credit approval and closing individual mortgage loans collateralized by multifamily properties
- Accurately prepare concise, complete, and clear Investment Briefs for loan approval and loan commitment
- Apply company principles/policies and critical thought to complete assigned tasks accurately, completely, and in a timely manner
- Collaborate and communicate with external and internal business partners to solve problems and achieve shared success
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, business administration, or related field
- 1 to 3 years of related work experience in the commercial/multifamily real estate industry
- Knowledge of real estate property fundamentals and real estate lending/underwriting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel domestically
Keys to Success in this Role:
- Multi-task/prioritize
- Relationship builder inside and outside of multifamily underwriting
- Harness the power of data to formulate and inform communications
- Keep calm under pressure
- Comfortable with transition and change
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.
We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.
CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.
Time-type: Full time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $68,000 - $102,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Underwriting Assistant
Target insurance carriers over independent agencies
Large carriers like regional and national insurers have dedicated HR processes for OPT verification. Smaller independent agencies often lack experience with work authorization, which slows down onboarding and increases the risk of a rescinded offer.
Clarify your OPT end date early
Bring up your OPT authorization in the second or third conversation, not after an offer. Hiring managers need time to consult HR. Waiting until the offer stage creates unnecessary pressure and occasionally causes offers to fall through.
Highlight STEM extension eligibility if applicable
Finance, actuarial science, and risk management degrees commonly qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mentioning this upfront gives employers a longer planning window and significantly reduces hesitation about hiring an OPT student.
Frame your analytics skills as a direct match
Underwriting teams rely heavily on data analysis, Excel modeling, and risk quantification. Leading with specific technical skills, such as loss ratio analysis or actuarial table interpretation, positions you as a productive hire from day one.
Ask specifically about H-1B sponsorship history
During interviews, ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for underwriting or finance roles before. A company with prior sponsorship history is far more likely to support your transition after OPT expires than one with no record of it.
Get your EAD card details ready before applying
Have your EAD category code, authorized period, and DSO contact information ready before submitting applications. Employers who are unfamiliar with OPT often ask for documentation quickly, and being prepared signals professionalism and reduces friction.
Underwriting Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Underwriting Assistants?
Yes. Underwriting Assistant roles qualify for F-1 OPT authorization when the position is directly related to your degree field. Finance, economics, mathematics, and actuarial science degrees are the most common qualifiers. You must be working within your OPT authorization period and your job duties must align with your declared major. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Do Underwriting Assistant jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as actuarial science, applied mathematics, statistics, or computer science, and the underwriting role uses those skills, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The extension is tied to your major's CIP code. Check with your DSO to confirm whether your specific degree qualifies before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Underwriting Assistant employers who are comfortable hiring OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Underwriting Assistant roles at employers with documented OPT and visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that will stall or rescind offers once they learn your work authorization status. Filtering by sponsorship history before applying saves significant time and reduces offer-stage surprises.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm laid off from an Underwriting Assistant job?
You enter a 60-day unemployment grace period. During this time, you must either find a new qualifying position, change your visa status, or leave the country. The 60 days are cumulative across your entire OPT period, not reset with each job. Track your unemployment days carefully. If you're approaching the limit, contact your DSO immediately to review your options before the grace period expires.
Will an employer need to file anything with USCIS to hire me on OPT?
No. OPT is pre-approved work authorization. Your employer does not file anything with USCIS to bring you on. You provide your EAD card as proof of work authorization during the I-9 process, and that's it. For STEM OPT extensions, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan, but standard OPT requires no government filings from the employer's side.