ClosingFunding Manager

About the Company

Valon is transforming both mortgage servicing and consumer direct lending with a technology-first approach. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and managing over $130 billion in loans weve built our platforms from the ground upnot on outdated legacy systemsso homeowners lenders and investors experience greater transparency efficiency and care. By unifying processes into a modern AI-native operating system were leading the way in automation compliance and continuous improvement across our servicing and lending businesses.

Our mission is to empower every homeowner by making the mortgage experience simple secure and financially empowering. To achieve this we bring together world-class engineers servicing experts lending professionals and operations leaders who share a passion for improving the homeowner journey. Were not only reshaping what servicing and lending look like todaywere creating opportunities for talented people to help drive the future of the industry.

As we continue to grow Valon is expanding its footprint across multiple states opening the door to exciting new roles and career paths. Joining Valon means becoming part of a fast-scaling company where innovation collaboration and customer impact go hand in hand. Mortgage is just the beginningwere building the future of regulated finance and we want you to be part of it.

Lending at Valon

Valon is currently scaling up its mortgage lending business which aims to provide Valon homeowners the ability to access low-cost and streamlined mortgage loans and Valon partners tools to retain customers. As a member of the Lending team you will be directly involved in making it faster easier and cheaper for homeowners to get loans by reinventing the homeowners journey. We are looking for experienced and innovative individuals who are eager to transform the mortgage industry for the better to help build our team and business.

About the Role

As the Mortgage Loan Closing/Funding Manager you will lead a team of closers and funders responsible for ensuring loans are closed accurately timely and in full compliance with regulatory and investor guidelines. This role requires a hands-on leader who can coach mentor and optimise workflows while collaborating cross-functionally with processing underwriting secondary markets compliance and post-closing teams. Youll be key to building out scalable operations and helping shape how Valon delivers seamless customer-first closings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Closing and Funding team ensuring timely and compliant loan closings and disbursements

• Oversee the preparation review and delivery of closing packages in accordance with company investor and regulatory requirements

• Ensure TRID RESPA and agency compliance across all closings

• Act as an escalation point for complex closing issues and coordinate resolutions across internal and external stakeholders

• Maintain quality control standards and work closely with Compliance and Post-Closing to address audit findings or file corrections

• Own pipeline management and resource allocation to meet SLAs and investor delivery timelines

• Build and refine scalable processes that improve efficiency accuracy and the borrower experience

• Train coach and develop team members; provide regular performance feedback and support career growth

• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to provide operational feedback on process automation or system enhancements

• Foster a collaborative accountable and customer-centric team culture

• Other duties as assigned by management

Ideal Background

• 5 years of closing/funding experience in the mortgage industry with at least 2 years in a managerial role within loan closing/funding

• Deep understanding of mortgage regulations (TRID RESPA TILA ECOA) agency and investor closing guidelines and loan funding procedures

• Proficient and comfortable navigating mortgage tech platforms

• Exceptional leadership coaching and team development skills

• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically in a high-volume fast-paced environment

• Track record of driving process improvements and managing change

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

• High integrity strong attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma GED or equivalent secondary education certification is required
  

Benefits

• Compensation: competitive salary and 401 (k) plan

• Health & well-being: well invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical dental & vision benefits

• 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

Throughout the interview process please remember that emails will only be from email addresses. We will never ask for any personally identifiable information during the interview process itself. Please reach out to if you have any requests to verify the authenticity of an outreach.

Valon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. Valon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

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