Technical Oversight - Underwriting

Pylon

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About The Position

We’re seeking an entrepreneurial Technical Oversight - Underwriting. This role involves both strategic oversight and hands-on management of third party fulfillment providers to ensure efficient, compliant loan origination while enhancing systems and workflows for high-quality, scalable operations.
You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our platform, developing underwriting workflows, standard operating procedures, and quality control measures. You will provide tactical guidance to engineering teams, emphasizing scalable human out of the loop solutions.
We are not a traditional mortgage lender. If you’re excited about building flexible automated systems with rigorous oversight that can scale, this role is for you.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in underwriting and managing underwriting teams across diverse loan types, including Conventional, Jumbo, NON-QM, GOVT across purchase and refinance.
• Proven track record in developing underwriting workflows, SOPs, SLAs,and QC measures.
• Proficiency in configuring Underwriting Systems for efficiency,quality and compliance.
• Proven track record in managing and leading de-centralized underwriting teams.
• Experience in the management of strategic 3rd party fulfillment partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on mortgage products within a fintech environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement underwriting workflows, SOPs, SLAs, checklists, and QC measures to ensure high-quality and efficient loan underwriting.
• Regularly access and enhance our Underwriting Systems to ensure smooth file flow, high quality, regulatory compliance and efficiency.
• Oversee day-to-day operations with fulfillment partners, ensuring consistent loan delivery.
• Define and monitor productivity standards and performance goals and ensure that they are met on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Conducting 2nd level reviews, handling exceptions, and managing escalations to ensure quality control.
• Act as a subject matter expert, aiding decision-making and driving product improvement.
• Working closely with internal teams, partners, and engineering to drive product improvements and optimize the fulfillment infrastructure.
• Provide technical and guideline training, recommend areas of improvement, and conduct ongoing training as needed.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of mortgage origination and regulations to ensure compliance.

Benefits

• Ownership: Meaningful early-stage equity in Pylon.
• Healthcare: Top-tier medical, vision & dental with support for dependents.
• 401(k): Ability to save for your future.
• Flexible Time Off: Be on when you’re on and off when you’re off.
• Hardware Allowance: $2,000 to fix up your workspace.
• Annual Off-sites: Fully paid for team off-sites in beautiful corners of the world.
• At-cost Mortgages: We’ll help you finance your next home when you’re ready.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed