FVP, Whole Loan Trading

PENNYMACPennymac is(NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market. At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.Job OverviewThe FVP, Pricing Strategies role supports Agency and Non-Agency whole loan trading activities. The Assistant Trader is responsible for the design, development and validation of best execution models of Non-Agency products including Jumbo, Agency eligible investment and second homes, closed end second liens and Non-QM mortgages; identification of whole loan trading arbitrage opportunities; assistance in the development and roll-out of non-agency products; data management & analytics and the development of management reporting. Responsibilities also include assisting in the creation, distribution and analysis of trade offerings; reconciliation and settlement of whole loan pools; developing, maintaining and monitoring daily pricing of non-agency products; coordination of analysis with multiple departments (e.g. Technology, Sales, Capital Markets); cross-channel non-agency product development and documentation; competitor product and pricing analysis and key corporate initiatives.A Typical DayThe ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in residential secondary markets, hedging, analytics and whole loan tradingLead the design and enhancement of best execution models within Pennymac proprietary pricing engines, as well as desktop-based solutions, to optimize the execution of Agency and Non-Agency products through whole loan sales and securitizationDevelop an efficient and accurate mechanism to a) identify and divert loans from Agency MBS execution into Non-Agency Whole loans, and b) optimize distribution of Non-Agency products across multiple investors in a way that seamlessly integrates into Capital Markets MTM databases and Pennymac data warehouses to facilitate management, reporting and creation of whole loan offeringsManage the creation, distribution and execution of whole loan offerings to include loan selection, setting collateral and transaction stipulations, receiving and analyzing investor bids and making best execution recommendationsLead the design, development and deployment of new mortgage products, including comprehension and documentation of guideline and pricing requirements, as well as testing and building tools to validate the accuracy of all calculations and configurationsParticipate and/or lead requirement gathering sessions with stakeholders, walk-throughs with cross-functional teams, and assist in drafting and producing related documentation to successfully deploy new products timely, accurately and efficientlyDesign data models to extract data from operational databases and transform the data to easily understood business views Develop, maintain, and manage advanced reporting, analytics, dashboards and other BI solutions to support whole loan trading and non-agency productsDelivery of key corporate initiatives and demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with management and key stakeholdersDemonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and valuesWhat You’ll BringBachelor’s degree with a major in Finance, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Decision Science, Mathematics or Quantitative Analysis5+ years of experience in residential mortgage finance, preferably with experience in Secondary Marketing or Capital Markets and exposure to Non-Agency/Non-QM mortgage productsStrong quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in statistical analysis, quantitative methods, computational math, and probability distributions. Direct experience designing and running agency and non-agency whole loan cash flow pricing models, MSR pricing models and structured private label securitization models a plusExposure to and working knowledge of mortgage prepayment and credit concepts and conventionsMust be highly proficient in MS Suite, with experience in SQL, data modeling and advanced Excel skills Bloomberg, Intex, Snowflake and Rating Agency model experience preferredWhy You Should JoinAs one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do. Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Benefits That Bring It Home: Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and VisionPaid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorshipsTo learn more about our benefits visit: For residents with state required benefit information, additional information can be found at: Compensation: Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below:Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the roleMid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. Salary$110,000 - $170,000 Work ModelOFFICE