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Job Description
Job Id:
2596
# of Openings:
1
Compensation:
$60,000-$70,000 (Negotiable based on experience)
CORE VALUES
To be considered for this position, you must connect deeply with Evernest’s company core values:
Win Together – Without sacrificing our core beliefs, we will always put the Team (our Owners, our Residents, and each other), first. Individually, we can only achieve so much; as a team, everyone can meet, and exceed their goals.
Do the Right Thing - We will always be honest with each other, our residents, and our owners. We operate a truth-based property management company with high levels of accountability, regardless of how it affects us individually or as a company.
Own the Outcome – We will continuously strive for the best way to serve our Owners by frequently updating our processes, pushing ourselves never to be stagnant and never accepting the status quo. We are determined to revolutionize this industry.
Embrace the Grind – Beginning with just 30 houses to now almost 15,000, it has taken an extreme amount of hustle and perseverance to grow Evernest. We believe this benefits our clients because we are committed to whatever it takes to lease your home to a well-qualified tenant, collect rent, communicate effectively, and manage the day-in and day-out processes that keep you happy.
Grow Daily – Our team of professionals commits themselves to daily disciplines both inside and outside the office. The positive habits we create in life impact our company and our clients. It´s not an easy business, and there´s no substitute for disciplined habits if you want to remain successful.
Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Underwriting Team Lead
at Evernest
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Evernest is a full-service real estate and property management company with a national presence and an outstanding reputation. We operate in 50+ of the nation's most investable markets and manage over 24,000 homes. We are a high-performing team, and our culture is second to none. Built on core values that drive collaboration, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, we’re not just another property management company. Our dedicated people, proprietary technology, and commitment to continuous improvement are changing an industry.
Our goal is to manage 250,000 homes by 2030, and we’re looking for driven individuals who share our vision. Join us on this exciting journey to build something great, and play a key role in shaping the future of property management, making a lasting impact on our clients and the communities we serve.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Underwriting Team Lead is the operational leader of Evernest’s Underwriting function, reporting directly to the Director of Leasing and serving as a strategic partner in driving portfolio performance. This role shares responsibility with Leasing leadership to ensure disciplined risk management, strong approval quality, and optimized conversion outcomes that support sustainable company growth.
Success begins with the team. The Team Lead recruits, develops, and coaches high-performing underwriting professionals who embody accountability, analytical rigor, and urgency. Through structured 1:1s, quarterly performance reviews, KPI management, and continuous feedback, they build a culture rooted in ownership, precision, and measurable results.
Underwriting performance directly impacts approval rates, signed lease conversions, and delinquency outcomes. In partnership with the Director of Leasing, the Team Lead sets quarterly goals, monitors performance through Weekly and Quarterly Business Reviews, and translates data into clear operational strategy. They ensure underwriting standards protect asset performance while enabling leasing velocity.
This is not a passive management role. The Underwriting Team Lead is hands-on in daily operations, vendor oversight, and cross-functional alignment with Leasing, Resident Services, and the Call Center. They model extreme ownership, data-driven decision-making, and decisive leadership — strengthening underwriting discipline while advancing Evernest’s growth objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
at Evernest
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Evernest is a full-service real estate and property management company with a national presence and an outstanding reputation. We operate in 50+ of the nation's most investable markets and manage over 24,000 homes. We are a high-performing team, and our culture is second to none. Built on core values that drive collaboration, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, we’re not just another property management company. Our dedicated people, proprietary technology, and commitment to continuous improvement are changing an industry.
Our goal is to manage 250,000 homes by 2030, and we’re looking for driven individuals who share our vision. Join us on this exciting journey to build something great, and play a key role in shaping the future of property management, making a lasting impact on our clients and the communities we serve.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Underwriting Team Lead is the operational leader of Evernest’s Underwriting function, reporting directly to the Director of Leasing and serving as a strategic partner in driving portfolio performance. This role shares responsibility with Leasing leadership to ensure disciplined risk management, strong approval quality, and optimized conversion outcomes that support sustainable company growth.
Success begins with the team. The Team Lead recruits, develops, and coaches high-performing underwriting professionals who embody accountability, analytical rigor, and urgency. Through structured 1:1s, quarterly performance reviews, KPI management, and continuous feedback, they build a culture rooted in ownership, precision, and measurable results.
Underwriting performance directly impacts approval rates, signed lease conversions, and delinquency outcomes. In partnership with the Director of Leasing, the Team Lead sets quarterly goals, monitors performance through Weekly and Quarterly Business Reviews, and translates data into clear operational strategy. They ensure underwriting standards protect asset performance while enabling leasing velocity.
This is not a passive management role. The Underwriting Team Lead is hands-on in daily operations, vendor oversight, and cross-functional alignment with Leasing, Resident Services, and the Call Center. They model extreme ownership, data-driven decision-making, and decisive leadership — strengthening underwriting discipline while advancing Evernest’s growth objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee day-to-day department operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives and achievement of both individual and team KPIs.
- Monitor and drive performance metrics including approval rates, signed lease conversion rates, and preventative delinquency management.
- Continuously identify process improvement opportunities to enhance department efficiency and application outcome ratios.
- Perform data analysis on application outcomes from application account creation to application outcomes and delinquency. Utilize these learnings to make strategic adjustments to screening policy with the ultimate goal of achieving more approved applications while balancing delinquency risk.
- Prepare and present Weekly Business Reviews (WBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
- Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and quarterly performance evaluations to support employee development, accountability, and engagement.
- Lead departmental meetings and cross-functional department meetings to drive execution, resolve issues, and maintain operational alignment.
- Establish quarterly departmental goals and execute strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and underwriting outcomes.
- Manage and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring service quality, issue resolution, and alignment with business objectives.
- Contribute to the Team Lead role in a consistently curious mindset. Consume new information, ideas, and engage with peers in the space.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Embrace a high degree of ownership and flexibility in executing evolving responsibilities.
Compensation:
$60,000-$70,000 (Negotiable based on experience)
What You Can Look Forward To:
Limitless Learning & Growth: Uncapped professional development opportunities, including weekly company-wide sessions focused on both personal and professional growth.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Substantial health, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family well taken care of.
Time Off That Works for You: Enjoy unlimited PTO, plus 8 paid company holidays — because balance matters.
Culture That Prioritizes People: Weekly company-wide Q&A sessions with our CEO and leadership team — your chance to connect, be recognized, and have your voice heard.
Innovation Starts Here: Weekly team meetings dedicated to process improvement, collaboration, and solving real challenges — your ideas matter.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Substantial health, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family well taken care of.
Time Off That Works for You: Enjoy unlimited PTO, plus 8 paid company holidays — because balance matters.
Culture That Prioritizes People: Weekly company-wide Q&A sessions with our CEO and leadership team — your chance to connect, be recognized, and have your voice heard.
Innovation Starts Here: Weekly team meetings dedicated to process improvement, collaboration, and solving real challenges — your ideas matter.
️Feedback-Driven Culture: Quarterly check-ins focused on growth, empowerment, and constructive feedback — because we want you to thrive, not just survive.
CORE VALUES
To be considered for this position, you must connect deeply with Evernest’s company core values:
Win Together – Without sacrificing our core beliefs, we will always put the Team (our Owners, our Residents, and each other), first. Individually, we can only achieve so much; as a team, everyone can meet, and exceed their goals.
Do the Right Thing - We will always be honest with each other, our residents, and our owners. We operate a truth-based property management company with high levels of accountability, regardless of how it affects us individually or as a company.
Own the Outcome – We will continuously strive for the best way to serve our Owners by frequently updating our processes, pushing ourselves never to be stagnant and never accepting the status quo. We are determined to revolutionize this industry.
Embrace the Grind – Beginning with just 30 houses to now almost 15,000, it has taken an extreme amount of hustle and perseverance to grow Evernest. We believe this benefits our clients because we are committed to whatever it takes to lease your home to a well-qualified tenant, collect rent, communicate effectively, and manage the day-in and day-out processes that keep you happy.
Grow Daily – Our team of professionals commits themselves to daily disciplines both inside and outside the office. The positive habits we create in life impact our company and our clients. It´s not an easy business, and there´s no substitute for disciplined habits if you want to remain successful.
Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
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