Home Mortgage Government Loss Mitigation Manager

Citizens Financial Group•Glen Allen, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Home Mortgage Government Loss Mitigation Manager Are you enthusiastic about helping customers who are experiencing financial hardship? Do you enjoy problem solving and driving meaningful change? Are you looking for the autonomy and support to improve loss mitigation effectiveness and company financial performance? Do you want a role that offers you the chance to drive significant improvements to the bottom line while also delivering for customers? If so, consider joining Citizens Bank’s Home Mortgage Loss Mitigation management team and help lead our team to Operational Excellence. Leading a team of about 15 direct reports internally/externally, you will shape the business in your leadership of our Loss Mitigation Government portfolios for Mortgages and Home Equity products. Working closely with Loss Mitigation strategies, senior management, Product Owners and support teams, you will drive industry-leading loss mitigation strategies, deliver an exceptional customer experience and deliver a sound operational environment. The Loss Mitigation Government Operations leader is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department and takes ownership for producing high volume and high-quality work while adhering to investor and regulatory guidelines. Primary duties/responsibilities Primarily responsible for the success of Citizens Bank Loss Mitigation maximize program optimization and performance with a focus on efficiency and customer experience in the backend closing process Drive risk and compliance accountability in end to end processes and controls and deliver a sound overall control environment. Proactively identify regulatory, investor financial, operational, reputational and other risk issues; develop remediation plans; and execute to bring issues to closure on time. Process/Continuous Improvement: Identify operational improvements using Agile and Lean principles and process automation/digital tools to make improvement in execution a continual focus in day-to-day operation. Strong industry knowledge and network to benchmark practices and performance vs. industry. Implement strong operating rhythms, management routines and reporting to ensure robust engagement, communication, coaching/development, performance monitoring and accountability that will enable the team to win. Undertakes special projects related to departmental activities as assigned Ensure compliance with all Investor guidelines and quality controls are in place to protect Citizens and its clients Vendor Management Oversight of key vendor partnerships Effective management of Government reporting requirements, (SIP) Management oversight of Loan Modification document execution for GNMA/FHA, USDA and VA Supervise department efficiency, pipeline management and processing time frames Provide positive ongoing leadership and mentor, including performance measurements, appraisals and other actions impacting employee job related functions Maintains, updates and builds process and procedure documentation for the Loss Mitigation team. Continually review and refine processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy Advises change within the department. Promotes a demeanor of optimism and progress Prepares and presents workflow and results to Senior Management and clients as needed Assists in the control of company expenses through intelligent use of funds to resolve accounts and managing staffing and miscellaneous costs Review Quality Assurance/Quality Control reports on a daily/weekly basis and remediate deficiencies that are noted Respond to internal and external audit findings by preparing formal responses and ensuring remediation of noted issues Integrate new tools and vendors to achieve operational excellence goals and improve customer facing processes and touch points for Home Mortgage products

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of management/leadership experience in Loss Mitigation
Demonstrated expertise in mortgage default operations and servicing, particularly modifications
Strong understanding of GNMA/FHA, USDA and VA Loss Mitigation default servicing
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Deep knowledge of loss mitigation programs (GNMA/FHA, VA, USDA)
Familiarity with regulatory requirements (CFPB, RESPA, HUD guidelines)
Experience with mortgage servicing platforms (e.g., MSP, BitB, SIP)
Understanding of how to read title and what is needed to clear encumbrances
Knowledge of investor/insurer guidelines and their impact on workout options and timelines
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze loan-level data, identify trends, and conduct root cause analysis
Experience interpreting financial documents and borrower hardship packages
Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment
Lead and oversee pipeline management
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff, especially in compliance and customer service
Strong collaboration skills across departments (e.g., claims, legal, compliance)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle escalations and investor correspondence effectively
Customer-centric mindset with a focus on resolution and empathy
Ability to translate complex policies into clear guidance
Strong understanding of risk mitigation in servicing operations
Experience with audit preparation and response (internal, investor, or regulatory)
Ability to identify and escalate compliance gaps or exceptions

Nice To Haves

8–10 years of experience in Loss Mitigation Default mortgage servicing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Certifications such as Certified Mortgage Servicer (CMS) or FHA DE Certification

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for the success of Citizens Bank Loss Mitigation maximize program optimization and performance with a focus on efficiency and customer experience in the backend closing process
Drive risk and compliance accountability in end to end processes and controls and deliver a sound overall control environment.
Proactively identify regulatory, investor financial, operational, reputational and other risk issues; develop remediation plans; and execute to bring issues to closure on time.
Identify operational improvements using Agile and Lean principles and process automation/digital tools to make improvement in execution a continual focus in day-to-day operation.
Implement strong operating rhythms, management routines and reporting to ensure robust engagement, communication, coaching/development, performance monitoring and accountability that will enable the team to win.
Undertakes special projects related to departmental activities as assigned
Ensure compliance with all Investor guidelines and quality controls are in place to protect Citizens and its clients
Vendor Management Oversight of key vendor partnerships
Effective management of Government reporting requirements, (SIP)
Management oversight of Loan Modification document execution for GNMA/FHA, USDA and VA
Supervise department efficiency, pipeline management and processing time frames
Provide positive ongoing leadership and mentor, including performance measurements, appraisals and other actions impacting employee job related functions
Maintains, updates and builds process and procedure documentation for the Loss Mitigation team.
Continually review and refine processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Advises change within the department.
Promotes a demeanor of optimism and progress
Prepares and presents workflow and results to Senior Management and clients as needed
Assists in the control of company expenses through intelligent use of funds to resolve accounts and managing staffing and miscellaneous costs
Review Quality Assurance/Quality Control reports on a daily/weekly basis and remediate deficiencies that are noted
Respond to internal and external audit findings by preparing formal responses and ensuring remediation of noted issues
Integrate new tools and vendors to achieve operational excellence goals and improve customer facing processes and touch points for Home Mortgage products