Job Title:
AVP, Trader (Trading Desk)
Location:
CA - Westlake Village
What you'll do:
The AVP, Trader role within Capital Markets is an exciting opportunity to join AmeriHome27s high-performing mortgage secondary marketing trading desk. This fast-paced environment offers direct exposure to seasoned capital markets professionals and the opportunity to learn best practices across hedging, MBS sales, pooling, and whole loan trading for AmeriHome27s agency pipeline. The ideal candidate will bring mortgage capital markets experience, strong analytical skills, or an advanced financial degree such as a master27s in finance or an MBA. This position provides hands-on experience with sophisticated loan and MBS execution strategies at one of the nation27s leading bank-owned mortgage originators.
Responsibilities:- Provide analytical and operational support for core trading desk activities, including:
- Assisting with agency mortgage pipeline hedging activities in a dynamic market environment.
- Supporting specified pool auction processes and helping evaluate execution opportunities.
- Assisting with whole loan trade execution and related desk workflows.
- Monitor specified pool MBS markets, trade activity, and relative value opportunities.
- Assist with pooling activities and agency delivery execution.
- Partner with operations teams to resolve pooling, delivery, or trading issues quickly and accurately.
- Confirm trades and maintain accurate trade blotter records
What you'll need:
- 3+ years of related experience in Residential Mortgage Lending, Capital Markets or similar field, or 1+ years of related experience with an advanced degree, such as MBA or Master27s in Finance, Master or similar field.
- Bachelor27s degree in related field required.
- Intermediate knowledge of residential mortgage industry in Correspondent or Retail Lending including; sales, operations, capital markets and/or other residential mortgage products and services.
- Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Advanced Excel.
- Entry level to intermediate SQL.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
Benefits you27ll love:
We offer all the important things you27d want 2D like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you27ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
