OPT Underwriting Manager Jobs
Underwriting Manager jobs on OPT require specialty occupation standing, which insurance and risk management roles consistently meet through their degree-specific analytical demands. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you real runway to land a role and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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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 Manager
Target insurers with established H-1B track records
Large carriers like Chubb, Travelers, and Zurich file H-1B visa petitions regularly for underwriting roles. Prioritizing employers with a documented sponsorship history significantly reduces the risk of reaching OPT expiration without a clear visa transition path.
Position your degree as the specialty occupation anchor
Underwriting Manager roles require finance, actuarial science, economics, or risk management degrees to meet specialty occupation standards. Lead with your field of study in your resume and cover letter to make the H-1B eligibility case immediately obvious to hiring managers.
Raise sponsorship early in the process
Ask about sponsorship willingness in the second or third conversation, before an offer is extended. Framing it as a practical planning question rather than a demand keeps the conversation professional and helps you avoid investing weeks in a process that won't lead anywhere.
Quantify your underwriting impact with hard numbers
Hiring managers in this field respond to measurable outcomes. Loss ratio improvements, premium volume managed, and portfolio growth figures all demonstrate the analytical rigor underwriting leaders expect and strengthen your candidacy against domestic applicants for sponsored positions.
Know your OPT end date and plan around the H-1B timeline
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1, you need a cap-gap bridge. Mapping your OPT end date against the H-1B calendar before you start applying helps you filter for realistic sponsorship scenarios.
Pursue CPCU or ARe designations to strengthen your profile
The Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and Associate in Reinsurance credentials signal serious professional commitment. Employers weighing the cost and effort of H-1B sponsorship respond well to candidates who have invested in industry credentials beyond their degree requirements.
Underwriting Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Underwriting Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes. Underwriting Manager positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, actuarial science, economics, or risk management. The analytical and technical demands of the role, including portfolio assessment, risk modeling, and team oversight, support the specialty occupation determination USCIS applies when reviewing H-1B petitions.
Can I work as an Underwriting Manager on OPT without my employer having sponsored anyone before?
You can work for any employer on OPT, including those with no prior sponsorship history. The challenge arises when you need H-1B sponsorship before your OPT expires. Employers unfamiliar with the process often face longer timelines and higher legal costs, which can create uncertainty. Searching on Migrate Mate helps you identify employers who have sponsored underwriting roles before, reducing that uncertainty significantly.
Does an actuarial science or risk management degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension in underwriting roles?
It depends on your specific degree program, not the job title. Actuarial science and certain quantitative finance programs are on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and qualify for the 24-month extension. A general business or management degree typically does not. Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the official DHS list to confirm eligibility before counting on the extra time.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch from a staff underwriter role to an Underwriting Manager position mid-OPT?
OPT authorization is tied to your degree field and employer, not your specific job title. As long as the Underwriting Manager role is directly related to your degree program, the promotion or title change does not require a new OPT application. You should update your SEVP portal through your DSO to reflect the new position and confirm the role still qualifies under your authorized employment category.
How far in advance should I start looking for Underwriting Manager jobs on OPT?
Start at least six months before your OPT start date or current employment ends. Underwriting Manager roles involve multiple interview rounds including technical case studies and panel interviews with senior leadership, which extends the hiring timeline beyond entry-level positions. The H-1B filing window adds further urgency if you need sponsorship by October 1. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to gauge which employers are actively hiring and sponsoring.