Mortgage Operational Risk Specialist

Anza MI is a fintech startup using technology and analytics to drive growth & innovation within the US mortgage market.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower homeownership by mitigating credit risk through mortgage insurance. We strive to leverage technology and operational excellence to deliver exceptional service to our lender and servicer partners, offer reliable and secure capital support for our insureds, generate leading returns for our shareholders, and foster a fulfilling, rewarding environment for our team members.

Technology Forward

We differentiate ourselves by designing, architecting, and developing our operating systems in-house. This unique approach creates a platform tailored to the needs of today's housing market. It positions us to achieve unparalleled processing efficiency and adaptability to changing industry standards and customer demands. Fundamentally, we are a process optimization company that harnesses technology to revolutionize the mortgage insurance experience and fulfill our mission.

Customer Centric

We dedicate ourselves to provide competitive pricing tailored to risk profiles. Our commitment to our partners goes beyond pricing and product offerings. We prioritize a customer-centric approach focused on meeting customer needs and enhancing their experience. This approach is underpinned by transparency throughout the process and prompt issue resolution.

Risk Management Excellence

Risk Management is our foundation. Our risk management framework uses advanced technology, innovative strategies, and modern modeling techniques to manage risks ranging from credit risk to information security risk. Our customers and partners can rely on us to handle their information with the utmost care and responsibility. Our dedication to risk management is designed to reassure our partners about our stability and reliability.

About the role

Anza Mortgage Insurance is seeking a Mortgage Operational Risk Specialist to collaborate with our Risk Management team. This intermediate-level role plays a key role in supporting the Director of Operational Risk.

The ideal candidate will have a background in the mortgage industry, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, good written and verbal communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment and a passion for operational precision. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to help maintain and continuously improve Anza's operational risk framework.

What you'll do

• Assist the Director of Operational Risk in monitoring, assessing and reporting on operational risk across the organization.
• Run, analyze and summarize operational and performance reports to help identify emerging trends, gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare materials and documentation for risk reviews, audits and management reporting.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of lender risk reviews, ensuring adherence to established timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate and organized tracking systems to support ongoing monitoring activities.
• Become an expert on ordering and reviewing third party vendor reports.
• Respond to time-sensitive requests with a strong sense of urgency, accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

Why Anza