Mortgage Capital Markets - Senior Trader

AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mortgage lending company is looking for an experienced Senior Trader to join their Capital Markets Team. This remote role involves executing trades, managing risk, and developing strategies. Candidates should have 5+ years in mortgage capital markets and a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field. The compensation ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health insurance, and more.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

12 paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mortgage capital markets experience, trading preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of mortgage capital markets.
• Experience with mortgage origination systems/product pricing engines.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day trading activities, including TBA, bulk, co-issue, AOT, and securitization.
• Report on and analyze trade profitability and best execution.
• Monitor interest rate risk exposure and establish prudent trading strategies.

Skills

Mortgage capital markets experience

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

VBA

Python

Job description

Overview

AmeriSave Mortgage has set the standard in online mortgage lending with over $130 billion in funded loan volume. As one of the top-rated, largest privately-owned online mortgage lenders in the nation, our mission is to deliver beneficial, responsible home lending solutions with unwavering integrity, dedication and excellence. Our employees are the driving force behind our success. We believe in a dynamic and talented workforce and creating an environment where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Your success is our success, and we are seeking skilled professionals who are ready to bring their A-game, exceed benchmarks and enhance the overall excellence of AmeriSave, while also growing and advancing their careers. At AmeriSave, we\'re one team with one shared dream - to be the best. Let’s redefine excellence together!

What we’re looking for:

The Capital Markets Team is seeking an experienced Senior Trader that has a deep understanding of mortgage capital markets, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to efficiently execute trades. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for managing risk associated with a mortgage pipeline, identifying sale/trade opportunities, and developing prudent risk management strategies. This is a remote opportunity to work from home.

What You’ll Do

Trading Activities:

• Perform day-to-day trading as needed, including but not limited to: TBA, bulk, co-issue, AOT, and securitization.
• Report on and analyze trade profitability, best execution, and PA reconciliation.
• Monitor interest rate risk exposure and establish prudent trading strategies to maximize gain and minimize risk.
• Oversee and coordinate with junior staff members to ensure all activity is accurately updated in each respective system and reported accordingly.
• Stay informed on market trends, pricing, liquidity, and macro factors that impact the MBS market and associated hedging instruments.
• Develop, maintain, and expand positive working relationships with dealers, investors, and outside vendors.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly MBS market commentary for distribution to larger group.
• Ensure compliance with all company trading policies, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Experiment with prompt engineering with team to explore use cases of LLMs for streamlining processes, improving reporting, and enhancing decision making workflows.
• Other duties as required.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ year mortgage capital markets experience. Trading preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or mathematics preferred.
• In depth knowledge of mortgage capital markets.
• Experience with mortgage origination systems/product pricing engines.
• Microsoft Excel, Access, Power Point experience preferred.
• SQL, VBA, Python experience preferred, not required.
• Detail oriented with ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

The following is provided for guidance and is subject to change: The annual compensation for this position generally ranges between $120,000 – $150,000. Colorado-specific disclosure is included as required by state law. This description notes compensation as a good-faith estimate for this position and for applicants in Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Potential supplemental pay types: Bonus, Referral bonuses

Equal Opportunity
AmeriSave is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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