Technical Writer

AmeriHome Mortgage • Dallas, TX

14d

About The Position

As a Technical Writer you'll be responsible for developing, writing and maintaining comprehensive procedures for our Retail and Correspondent lending divisions. You'll translate complex information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. Develop, write, and maintain detailed procedures for mortgage lending operations, ensuring clarity and compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including risk management, compliance, underwriting, and operations to gather information and ensure accuracy of procedures. Identify and analyze potential risks within mortgage lending processes and incorporate risk mitigation strategies into procedures. Conduct regular reviews and updates of existing procedures to reflect changes in regulations, industry standards, and company policy. Ensure all procedures are accessible user-friendly, and effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders. Provide training and support to staff on the implementation and adherence to established procedures. Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in mortgage lending and risk management.

Requirements

• 4+ years of related experience in Mortgage Lending, with a focus on procedure writing and risk management, 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.
• Intermediate knowledge of industry specific regulatory requirements (CFPB, FHA, HMDA) preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of risk management practices.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and maintain detailed procedures for mortgage lending operations, ensuring clarity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including risk management, compliance, underwriting, and operations to gather information and ensure accuracy of procedures.
• Identify and analyze potential risks within mortgage lending processes and incorporate risk mitigation strategies into procedures.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of existing procedures to reflect changes in regulations, industry standards, and company policy.
• Ensure all procedures are accessible user-friendly, and effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to staff on the implementation and adherence to established procedures.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in mortgage lending and risk management.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level