Entry Level Underwriter Jobs
New grad underwriter jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where strong internship work or a relevant coursework portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Risksmith Insurance Services, AIG, and Risksmith Insurance Services hiring at this level now.
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Title: Mortgage Support Analyst – Mortgage Operations
Location: Richmond, VA | 100% Onsite
Duration: 15-Month Contract
Shift: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM or 10:30 AM–7:00 PM
We are seeking a Mortgage Support Analyst to support internal mortgage operations teams as part of a Correspondent Lending migration to Empower. This is a Mortgage Operations Help Desk role—not a traditional IT Help Desk. The analyst will provide phone-based support and troubleshoot mortgage process and system issues for Loan Officers, Processors, Underwriters, Closers, and other mortgage teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inbound phone support for mortgage operations users.
- Troubleshoot mortgage origination, processing, underwriting, and closing issues.
- Support Empower/LOS, DU (Desktop Underwriter), LP/LPA, and mortgage workflow issues.
- Investigate loan validation errors, data discrepancies, and system issues.
- Document cases in Salesforce and escalate complex issues when required.
- Educate users on mortgage processes and system functionality.
Required
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Mortgage industry experience in Loan Processing, Underwriting, Origination, Closing, Servicing, or Mortgage Operations.
- Strong understanding of the mortgage loan lifecycle.
- Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
- Comfortable with phone-based support in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be willing to work 100% onsite in Richmond, VA and the required late-day shift.
Preferred
- Empower, Encompass, DU, LP/LPA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Correspondent Lending, Salesforce experience.
EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”
Title: Mortgage Support Analyst – Mortgage Operations
Location: Richmond, VA | 100% Onsite
Duration: 15-Month Contract
Shift: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM or 10:30 AM–7:00 PM
We are seeking a Mortgage Support Analyst to support internal mortgage operations teams as part of a Correspondent Lending migration to Empower. This is a Mortgage Operations Help Desk role—not a traditional IT Help Desk. The analyst will provide phone-based support and troubleshoot mortgage process and system issues for Loan Officers, Processors, Underwriters, Closers, and other mortgage teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inbound phone support for mortgage operations users.
- Troubleshoot mortgage origination, processing, underwriting, and closing issues.
- Support Empower/LOS, DU (Desktop Underwriter), LP/LPA, and mortgage workflow issues.
- Investigate loan validation errors, data discrepancies, and system issues.
- Document cases in Salesforce and escalate complex issues when required.
- Educate users on mortgage processes and system functionality.
Required
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Mortgage industry experience in Loan Processing, Underwriting, Origination, Closing, Servicing, or Mortgage Operations.
- Strong understanding of the mortgage loan lifecycle.
- Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
- Comfortable with phone-based support in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be willing to work 100% onsite in Richmond, VA and the required late-day shift.
Preferred
- Empower, Encompass, DU, LP/LPA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Correspondent Lending, Salesforce experience.
EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”
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Entry Level Underwriter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level underwriter job?
Employers hiring entry level underwriters typically look for a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field, plus any exposure to risk assessment or insurance concepts through coursework or internships. Candidates who have completed underwriting-related internships, earned an introductory industry designation, or can demonstrate analytical and attention-to-detail skills in their application tend to stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level underwriters?
Companies hiring entry level underwriters right now include Risksmith Insurance Services, AIG, and Risksmith Insurance Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Insurers, regional banks, mortgage companies, and specialty finance firms are among the most active employers at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level underwriter jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still make up the majority at this stage. About 23% of entry level underwriter openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates open to in-office work will find the widest selection of junior opportunities.
Are these new grad underwriter jobs?
Yes, many of the openings on this page are new grad and junior underwriter roles that welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists a bachelor's degree as the primary requirement, accepts internship experience in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites recent graduates and career changers to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level underwriters?
Entry Level underwriter roles concentrate in Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely heavily on underwriting functions for core revenue and compliance, which drives steady demand for junior candidates who can be trained into specialized roles.