Western Alliance Bancorporation

AVP, Trader

Western Alliance Bancorporation$107K — $132K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in Residential Mortgage Lending, Capital Markets, or similar field, or 1+ years with an advanced degree.
  • Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
  • Intermediate understanding of the residential mortgage industry, including sales and operations.
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance obligations and industry standards.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; entry to intermediate SQL skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily rate sheet pricing for non-agency loans.
  • Hedge the non-agency loan pipeline effectively.
  • Execute whole loan trades with accuracy.
  • Document trades and ensure proper record-keeping.
  • Monitor the non-agency securitization market for trends and opportunities.
  • Maintain workflow tools for efficiency in trading operations.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to resolve trading issues.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonuses/incentives.
  • Ownership stake in the company.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
  • Robust 401k matching program.
  • Tuition assistance to support further education.
  • Employee volunteer program to enhance community involvement.
  • Wellness program to support overall employee health.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
AVP, Trader

Location:
CA - Westlake Village

What you'll do:
The AVP, Trader position within the non-agency group, is responsible for assisting in the pricing, hedging, loan trading, and securitization of AmeriHome's non-agency loan pipeline. The ideal candidate will have multiple years of non-agency capital markets experience or have an advanced financial degree such as a master's in finance, MBA or CFA. This position offers an opportunity to learn non-agency loan executions, hedging and other capital markets functions while helping grow this production channel at the largest bank owned originator in the country.
Assist in the following trading activities:
  • Daily rate sheet pricing
  • Hedging the non-agency pipeline
  • Executing whole loans trades
  • Trade documentation


The AVP Trader will additionally complete the duties below:
  • Monitoring the non-agency securitization market
  • Maintain workflow tools
  • Daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Working with the operations and transaction management teams on any trading issues
  • Confirming trades and trade blotter accuracy
  • Additional duties as assigned


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 Master's in Finance, Master or similar field.
  • Bachelor's 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.


Compensation: Salary range for new hires is generally $107,395.00 - $132,661.00 for Westlake Village, CA. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned.

Benefits you'll love:

We offer all the important things you'd want - 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, you'll 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!

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that provides a range of banking and related services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Western Alliance Bancorporation operates through its subsidiary banks, which include Western Alliance Bank, Bank of Nevada, and Bridge Bank. The company offers a variety of products and services, including commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, treasury management, and wealth management. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and growth.
Learn more about Western Alliance Bancorporation
Size
3,139 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$506.6 million
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ

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