Associate, Asset Management - ForeclosureWH is seeking an Associate, Asset Management - Foreclosure to drive positive outcomes for the non-performing residential mortgages and related products held by the firm. The ideal candidate will ultimately develop a skillset in multiple facets of the asset management process – from due diligence through disposition across multiple product types.This position will be responsible for supporting the management and oversight of servicers for default servicing related functions, primarily loss mitigation, servicing processes, title curative, and property strategy. In addition, the Associate will support the management of collateral related processes involving holding, assigning, and transfer methods for mortgage loans and REO through the lifecycle of asset management.The position requires skilled knowledge of default servicing practices and state/federal regulations.
The ideal candidate will support the Asset Management team in working with the trading team to conduct pre-bidding and post-trade due diligence analysis and will assist in the coordination / monitoring of our 3rd party vendors to ensure accurate mortgage information is documented and sent timely to our servicers.ResponsibilitiesPerform portfolio oversight functions in order to improve performance, create optimal strategies, and maximize economic executionIdentify issues in due diligence risk scoring of new trades including, but not limited to title, collateral, default servicing practices, and property issuesActively review assets that meet repurchase criteria and consolidate/document for repurchase submission, if applicable; coordinate internally and with counterparties for reprices/repurchasesAssist in the management of vendors and servicers to ensure applicable collateral documents are in place for buy/sell transactions; ensure appropriate assignment chains are being reported and completed on a timely basisProactively assist in the management of title exceptions and determine curative strategiesAssist in defining budgets and strategies for escalated filesMonitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI)/Service Level Agreements (SLA) and drive resolution on items that fall outside of tolerancePartner with the VWH Analytics team to create and maintain vendor and asset level scorecards in order to proactively monitor performanceAssist in the review of reporting from vendors, custodians, and servicers to ensure performance adheres to agreed upon service levelsBe current and stay familiar with state and federal regulations and recent case lawPrepare and analyze reports for Senior Management reviewPrepare policies and procedures for Senior Management reviewOther duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum of 4 years of experience in managing default servicing processes (loss mitigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, litigation, title, collateral). Property preservation, real estate valuation, and REO experience is not required but is a plusAdditional experience in business purpose loans, early buyout (EBO) loans, and auto loans is not required but is a plusWorking knowledge of mortgage servicing and associated systems such as LPS, Black Knight, MSP, and PyramidFamiliar with mortgage loan collateral documents, especially notes, title policies, title reports, title commitments, and assignments and endorsementsAbility to create policies and procedures and suggest areas to improveAbility to combine data from multiple sources to create singular reportsAbility to work independently and be a self-starterStrong client services skills and ability to work as a team with internal and external counterpartiesHigh sense of urgency, accountability, attention to detail, prioritization skills, and organizationStrong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. Relational database and business intelligence software experience is a plusAbility to work in Uptown Dallas officeAdditional InformationVWH offers competitive compensation including base salary and a discretionary performance bonus.
VWH has a compelling benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.VWH Capital Management, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited by applicable law.