Provide global, follow-the-sun operational support for US real estate-secured commercial lending by ordering, tracking, and quality-checking flood zone determinations. You will serve as the US-based Subject Matter Expert (SME) for overseas teams, helping them navigate complex loan structures, property types, and high-profile clients. You will bring a strong operational mindset, practical problem-solving, and the ability to explain requirements in plain language to ensure consistent, compliant execution and strong time zone continuity. If you enjoy detail-driven execution and supporting time-sensitive transactions, this role offers high impact and strong visibility.
Job summary
As a Flood Determination Specialist in WLS Insurance Originations, you will provide follow-the-sun operational support by ordering, tracking, and quality-checking flood zone determinations supporting Commercial Real Estate lending. You will help global partners navigate complex collateral packages and deliver consistent execution through disciplined controls and clear handoffs.
Job responsibilities
- Order initial flood determinations for United States commercial real estate collateral through approved vendors and systems for lending events (such as originations, renewals, extensions, modifications, assumptions, collateral substitutions, and restructurings).
- Evaluate when reuse of an existing flood determination is permitted and document the rationale.
- Track cases end-to-end with timely follow-ups, status accuracy, and audit-ready evidence capture.
- Review returned determinations for completeness and obvious mismatches (for example, address integrity, property identifiers, determination dates, and map references) and drive corrections when needed.
- Coordinate structured global handoffs to provide follow-the-sun coverage and minimize time zone delays on urgent transactions.
- Serve as a subject matter escalation point for global partners on FEMA/flood workflow questions related to United States properties, including unusual collateral structures and complex property profiles.
- Provide quick-turn guidance on required information for compliance and strategic progress.
- Explain missing information and compliance needs in plain language, including what is needed, why it is needed, and what happens next.
- Draft and maintain templates for common commercial scenarios (such as multi-parcel collateral, phased projects, condominiums, mixed-use properties, and construction-to-permanent financing).
- Partner with Flood Compliance, Risk & Controls, and Operations leadership to manage exceptions or disputes, documenting outcomes and approvals as required.
- Identify and validate critical intake information to support accurate determinations (such as standardized addresses, parcel identifiers, and multi-property naming conventions).
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial lending operations supporting United States real estate collateral (for example, originations, closing, collateral, servicing, credit execution, or compliance operations).
- Demonstrated understanding of commercial loan structures and common loan events (including renewals, extensions, modifications, and collateral substitutions).
- Ability to manage multiple cases concurrently with strong prioritization, follow-through, and documentation discipline.
- Ability to communicate requirements clearly in plain language to stakeholders with varying levels of subject matter familiarity.
- Strong attention to detail and quality control skills to identify mismatches and completeness issues in returned determinations.
- Sound judgment in escalation, exception handling, and documenting rationale in an audit-ready manner.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Hands-on experience ordering and tracking flood determinations and working with third-party vendors.
- Experience supporting globally distributed teams with formal handoffs and time zone continuity.
- Experience handling complex commercial property types and multi-parcel collateral packages.
About Us
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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Skills Required
- At least 2 years of experience in commercial lending operations supporting United States real estate collateral, such as originations, closing, collateral, servicing, credit execution, or compliance operations.
- Understanding of commercial loan structures and common loan events, including renewals, extensions, modifications, and collateral substitutions.
- Ability to manage multiple cases concurrently with strong prioritization, follow-through, and documentation discipline.
- Ability to communicate requirements clearly in plain language to stakeholders with varying levels of subject matter familiarity.
- Strong attention to detail and quality control skills to identify mismatches and completeness issues in returned determinations.
- Sound judgment in escalation, exception handling, and documenting rationale in an audit-ready manner.
- Hands-on experience ordering and tracking flood determinations and working with third-party vendors.
- Experience supporting globally distributed teams with formal handoffs and time zone continuity.
- Experience handling complex commercial property types and multi-parcel collateral packages.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.
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