Manager, Secondary Market

Does the idea of optimizing loan sale performance while leading a high-impact team in a fast-paced capital markets environment excite you Are you passionate about maximizing profitability managing risk and driving strategy in secondary mortgage markets

As the Mortgage Market Manager be the strategic force behind our pricing pipeline management hedging and investor execution efforts. Youll collaborate cross-functionally with origination operations finance accounting and servicing teams to ensure competitive mortgage pricing and sound interest rate risk managementall while staying ahead of investor and regulatory requirements. Youre our ideal candidate if youre analytically driven detail-oriented and thrive on balancing strategy with hands-on execution. Ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven organization that values integrity and innovation

Your day might include:

• Develop and manage daily pricing strategies and rate sheets using pricing engines (e.g. Optimal Blue) to ensure market competitiveness and profitability.
• Monitor and manage the mortgage pipeline including rate locks extensions relocks and fallout projections.
• Analyze market conditions (including MBS bond markets and investor trends) to identify optimal loan sale strategies.
• Execute loan sales to Fannie Mae Freddie Mac GNMA and private investors ensuring timely and accurate loan delivery.
• Collaborate with origination teams to forecast volumes and manage the interest rate risk of the pipeline.
• Implement and oversee pipeline hedging strategies (TBA or other tools) to mitigate interest rate risk and maximize gain-on-sale margins.
• Evaluate and monitor Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) valuations and recommend hedging or sale strategies.
• Analyze financial performance metrics and provide reports on secondary market execution and profitability.
• Manage relationships with agency and private investors negotiating loan sale terms and service-released premiums.
• Maintain current knowledge of investor guidelines regulatory requirements (FHA VA USDA Fannie Mae Freddie Mac) and compliance standards
  Oversee post-closing activities to ensure loan salability addressing any defects or conditions promptly.
• Lead the secondary market team providing training on lock desk processes pricing policies and investor guidelines.
• Collaborate with mortgage origination operations and accounting to ensure alignment of goals and effective execution.
• Develop and maintain policies procedures and controls for all secondary market activities.
• Prepare and deliver regular reporting to senior management on market trends pipeline status and loan sale performance.
  

What you would bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business or a related field (required).
• 8 years of experience in mortgage secondary markets or capital markets (agency and non-agency).
• Expertise with pricing and hedging software such as Optimal Blue MCT or equivalent.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables financial modeling).
• Familiarity with Mortgage Loan Origination systems processes and data.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members while fostering a culture of collaboration and performance.
  

Bonus points if you have:

• Masters degree or advanced coursework in Capital Markets or Risk Management (preferred).
• Experience managing hedging programs for pipelines of $300M annually.
• Working knowledge of SQL Access or other data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) valuation and retention vs. release strategies.
• Proven track record of building investor relationships to optimize pricing and execution.
  

Competitive pay: $96650.70 - $141192.10 per annual dependent on relevant qualifications plus an annual discretionary incentive plan and benefits package

• The target starting pay for this position is $96650.70 $120013.28 annually typically within the first half of the range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicants pay history into account.
• The range above allows our employees room for growth through annual merit and other pay increase during their tenure in the position.
  

Position location: 330 Union Ave Olympia WA. Employee must reside and perform all work in the state of Washington. This is a hybrid position that blends working in-office and from home. Works onsite two (2) occasions per week.

Working from home/hybrid requirements:

• Reliable high-speed home internet connection
• Private confidential workspace away from distractions and other people
• Suitable desk/surface and desk chair

When youd work: MondayFriday 8:30 am 5:30pm full time minimum 40 hours per week with scheduling flexibility to meet service needs this non-exempt position

Perks: Here are a few benefits and perks we offer:

• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance with Premiums paid by WSECU
• Full-Time Regular employees accrue general leave and sick leave on a monthly basis
• Part-Time employees accrue general leave on a monthly basis
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Long Term Disability & Long-Term Care plan for Full-Time employees
• Employer paid Long Term Care plan for Part-Time employees
• 401(K) with 8.5% Contribution by WSECU to begin 1st quarter after 1 year of service
• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program & Employee Discounts
• And you get to work with some awesome people!

WSECU is honored to be recognized as the number one credit union in the state on Forbes Magazines list of best credit unions in Washington. Members are at the heart of everything we do. Their feedback helps us determine our path and knowing that same member feedback led to this recognition is incredibly rewarding

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We look forward to reviewing your application!

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