Trader | Secondary Marketing | Capital Markets | Mortgage | Finance & Banking | Northern Virginia Job at Mortgage Career Exchange, Virginia

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  • Mortgage Career Exchange
  • Virginia

Job Description

Are you a team player? Goal oriented? Are you Analytical and Driven with good Interpersonal skills?

Amazing Trader opportunity within Secondary Marketing and Capital Markets. As a member of the Hedging & Trading team, you will help to protect the firm’s profitability by trading Mortgage-Backed-Security (MBS) derivatives. Additionally, this role is critical in maintaining various investor relationships to ensure maximum return when selling closed loans and servicing assets. Through this, a trader will help ensure the team’s effective operations and day-to-day functions for managing interest rate risk on our mortgage pipeline and selling closed loans into the secondary mortgage market.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Trade Mortgage-Backed-Securities (MBS) with various broker dealers and foster professional relationships to ensure maximum liquidity for the firm
  • Trade MBS Derivative (TBA) securities to hedge interest rate risk on the $2bn+ locked pipeline, and measure effectiveness
  • Build strong relationships with a diverse set of investors on the secondary mortgage market
  • Lead the process of selling closed loans into the secondary market to a diverse set of investors
  • Responsible for producing and maintaining highly visible and impactful reports to senior management
  • Produce profit and loss analysis on various executive strategic initiatives
  • Build a deep understanding of mortgage secondary markets and pricing
  • Perform reconciliations with investors to ensure accuracy of loan sale proceeds as well as Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) trades
  • Ensure hedging reporting accuracy and work with investors to research mismatches
  • Work across various corporate departments to ensure the seamless execution of loan sales, including QC, Shipping, Servicing, Accounting and Treasury
  • Assist in developing and maintaining job aids for essential functions

Qualifications

  • 1 - 4 years of professional work experience in Secondary Mortgage related roles, or related financial services field
  • 2+ years of experience selling closed loans into the Secondary Market
  • Prefer 1+ years of experience trading MBS or MBS derivatives (TBA) for the purposes of hedging interest rate risk on the locked pipeline
  • An understanding of interest rate risk hedging best practices and concepts, including hedge ratios, duration and convexity
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
  • Experience with financial analysis tools including, but not limited to Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in managing and analyzing large amounts of data
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and investor contacts
  • Knowledge of Compass Analytics or Optimal Blue is strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Home Purchase Discount
  • Mortgage and Settlement Services Discounts
  • Comprehensive Health, Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) (Full-time employees are eligible to contribute immediately)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Vacation and Holidays

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start,

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