Director Mortgage Due Diligence Services (Remote Position)

Over $20 Billion in high risk mortgage loans underwritten and audited, including mortgage backed securitization fraud investigations, investor, litigation and agency audit response. Specializing in third party underwriting, quality control and forensic examination of all mortgage and securitization loan, portfolio and contract audits, including operational risk and quality control policy development. Agency (FNMA/FHLMC/FHA/VA), legal, foreclosure and repurchase defense reporting and expert witness testimony. Expert experience in Mortgage Backed Securities agreements and Seller/Purchaser reps and warrants contracts; Underwriting guideline gap analysis; Valuation and historic appraisal forensic fraud investigation and support. Class action litigation portfolio and federal consent order auditing expertise. Call today to discuss customized solutions for your project and work flow needs. Unhappy with QC firms putting unexperienced bodies on your projects? Ask about our underwriting and loss mitigation auditing expertise! Director Due Diligence Services This outstanding individual is motivated by working with the best and brightest executive team for an industry leading risk management firm to the residential mortgage credit risk industry. The selected candidate will have extensive experience with due diligence services and operations within the residential mortgage credit risk industry. Reporting directly to the CEO you will be responsible for: Day to day operations of in house Due Diligence staff and resources. Service delivery to internal and external clients at the highest level. Management of staff to the highest levels of performance. Management of work flow production. Development of ongoing internal reporting, technology to include building Underwriting / Due Diligence system. Internal and production process improvements. Manages a large team of due diligence mortgage underwriters. Responsible for ensuring employees and processes are in compliance with established policies, procedures and regulations. Participates in developing, interpreting and implementing policies and procedures for Underwriting operations. Manages employee performance and prioritizes work activities to focus on providing high quality service to all of our customers. Key objectives include: Obtaining peak staff performance. Provide superior service to internal/external clients. Assume operational control of internal/external Due Diligence operations. Support Executive Team. Oversee Underwriting guidelines, policy and underwriter work product quality. Manage the operating activities of the department including scheduling and production Assure that all employees within area of responsibility are working towards a common goal Motivate the team to exceed expectations. Create, facilitate and document on-going Underwriter training and procedures. Ensure adherence to operating budget guidelines regarding all expenses. Contribute to the development of both short and long term plans for the organization. Participate in all activities which support the organizations goals and objectives. Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. Seven+ years recent experience managing a team of residential mortgage underwriters. Intermediate user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as automated underwriting systems. Influencing skills and the ability to multi-task. Excellent written, verbal, communication and leadership skills. Planning skills as well as skills in analysis and negotiation. Participative management style-advocate team concepts. Able to rapidly establish credibility and be decisive, coupled with the ability to recognize and support the organizations preferences and priorities. Core competencies: Expert level knowledge of Due Diligence services and operations. Must have experience leading a consultant based practice. Experience and knowledge of setting up nationwide resources. Proven expertise with strategic planning and financial analytics. The Director in this hands-on position will contribute to Mela Capital Group’s continued success story of growth and industry recognized excellence. Mela Capital Group offers an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth. MCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. Seven+ years recent experience managing a team of residential mortgage underwriters. Intermediate user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as automated underwriting systems. Influencing skills and the ability to multi-task. Excellent written, verbal, communication and leadership skills. Planning skills as well as skills in analysis and negotiation. Participative management style-advocate team concepts. Able to rapidly establish credibility and be decisive, coupled with the ability to recognize and support the organizations preferences and priorities. Core competencies: Expert level knowledge of Due Diligence services and operations. Must have experience leading a consultant based practice. Experience and knowledge of setting up nationwide resources. Proven expertise with strategic planning and financial analytics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.