Mortgage Credit Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Mortgage Credit Analyst

Job at a Glance
Title: Mortgage Credit Analyst
Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid )
Contract: W2 only, 
Pay: $ 72 /hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced credit analyst to join our team as a Vice President, specializing in the mortgage sector. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the mortgage industry, including mortgage originators, servicers, and specialty finance companies. The role will involve analyzing the creditworthiness of these entities, identifying potential risks, and providing recommendations to support informed credit decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end credit underwriting for agency-mortgage originators, servicers and specialty-finance firms and identify potential risks
• Reduce the existing onboarding backlog and establish a repeatable, high quality workflow for new mortgage-sector clients
• Serve as technical subject-matter expert on agency residential and commercial MBS, TBA, CMO and DUS products for the Institutional Credit Analyst Team, Sales and Trading teams
• Produce concise white-papers, risk-intel briefs and onboarding guides that become permanent knowledge assets for the wider Risk and ICAT organization
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the mortgage sector, including market trends, regulatory developments, and industry best practices
• Prepare high-quality credit proposals, including recommendations on credit ratings, limits, and risk strategies, to support credit decisions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including coverage bankers, business lines, and risk teams, to provide credit expertise and support

Required Skills

• Minimum 6 years of experience in credit analysis, with a focus on the mortgage sector, including mortgage originators, servicers, and specialty finance companies
• In-depth knowledge of the mortgage industry, including market trends, regulatory developments, and industry best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex financial data and identify potential risks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and communicate credit recommendations to senior management
• Strong understanding of credit risk management principles and practices, including credit rating models, risk assessment methodologies, and credit portfolio management techniques

Required Education

• No Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) markets
• Knowledge of mortgage-related products, such as Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) bonds
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards, such as those related to credit risk management and mortgage lending

Why Should I Apply?
If you are a motivated and experienced credit analyst with a passion for the mortgage sector, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team within a global financial institution.

About CEI:
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