Valon is hiring a
Secondary Markets Manager

Summary

Join our team at Valon to empower every homeowner with ease, security, and financial know-how. As a Secondary Market Manager, you will oversee Valon's secondary and capital markets activities, including managing loan product line and investor relationships.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in secondary marketing in the residential mortgage industry, including experience working with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other investors
• Deep understanding of mortgage loan pricing, hedging, and delivery
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with industry-standard secondary marketing tools and technologies

Responsibilities

• Manage the company's secondary marketing activities, including loan pricing, locking, hedging, and investor relations
• Develop and maintain relationships with investors, trade advisory firms, and other market participants
• Build out and manage improvements to Valon’s delivery strategy, including ramping up mandatory delivery with internal hedging
• Monitor market conditions and trends to make informed decisions about loan pricing and hedging strategies
• Analyze data and market information to identify opportunities for improving profitability
• Monitor and manage pipeline risk, including interest rate risk, fallout risk, and pipeline hedging
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, operations, and underwriting, to ensure seamless execution of secondary marketing activities
• Collaborate with operations on the execution of loan sales and delivery to investors
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to secondary marketing activities
• Continuously improve and optimize secondary marketing strategies and processes
• As Valon expands, manage a team of secondary marketing analysts

Benefits

• Compensation: competitive salary, with a meaningful stake in the company via equity, and 401k plan
• Health & well-being: we’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits
• Food & meals: in-office snacks and drinks, and Bagel Fridays
• Commuter benefits: We offer pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses to make your commute more affordable and convenient
• Grow together: Company-wide orientation for you to successfully onboard and other learning & development opportunities including regular review cycles that feature 360-degree feedback
• Generous time off: 17 days paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays
• Baby bonding time!: 12 weeks off for both birthing and non-birthing parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition