Mediabistro logo
job logo

EVP, Portfolio Investments

Fay Financial, Tampa, FL, United States


Overview Fay Investments operates in the U.S. residential mortgage loan market with a primary focus on the acquisition and sale of closed, performing mortgage loans. The company sources loan portfolios from a diverse network of originators, including banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage lenders, and actively trades these assets to optimize return on capital and manage risk exposure. By leveraging deep market relationships and a data-driven approach to credit and asset analysis, Fay Investment identifies value opportunities primarily in the non-agency mortgage segments. The group’s ability to underwrite, price, and execute transactions is a direct result of the expertise and dedication of its team of seasoned investment professionals. With the combined experience in structured finance, credit analysis, and secondary market trading, the team provides strategic insight and operational excellence that drive the company’s success in a dynamic and competitive market.

Responsibilities

The EVP, Portfolio Investments develops and manages the strategies for purchasing and managing MSRs (Mortgage Servicing Rights) and associated funding structures, including ownership of strategic and financial objectives, strategy execution, and the overall operating plan with the objective to drive scale and incremental revenue while working effectively across the organization to contribute to overall enterprise growth and profitability.

Provide oversight for business operations, including talent acquisition and development, operational performance, required infrastructure, management, and evaluation of systems and models, and definition and optimization of workflows and processes to ensure an efficient and effective environment.

Act as General Manager for Janssen Ridge with responsibility to achieve financial targets, grow the business, and ensure adherence with company compliance requirements and industry regulations.

Apply in-depth knowledge and experience with the valuation, trading, and acquisition of MSRs, client management, and the evaluation and management of loan portfolios.

Demonstrate strategic thinking, leadership, collaboration, and the ability to build internal and external partnerships, drive results, and apply strong business, financial, and technical acumen.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (or commensurate combination of education and experience).

10+ years of experience in mortgage servicing and/or originations with deep expertise in industry standards, best practices, scalable operating models, and regulatory requirements.

Previous depth of experience in managing the purchasing of MSRs and loans.

Well-developed experience in developing and managing financial forecasts, budgets, and operating plans.

10+ years’ experience managing people and leading teams.

Strong financial modeling skills; prior valuation experience of loan portfolios.

Strategic leadership with proven ability to foster a positive, collaborative work environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate at C-Suite level.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across the organization to influence and drive required results.

Collaborative and consultative work style; demonstrated investment in the success of the broader team and organization.

Effective management skills including talent selection, training, coaching, mentorship, and performance management.

Demonstrated ability to quickly establish credibility and support the organization’s culture, values, and priorities.

Able to manage and lead change; agile with high learning agility.

Strong execution skills and results orientation; able to link to business needs with tactical execution and results.

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; strong analytical skills and sound judgment.

Demonstrated ability to identify, aggregate, analyze, and interpret data to identify opportunities and propose solutions.

Strong attention to detail; diligence and compliance orientation.

Ability to effectively prioritize under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Professional maturity, integrity, ability to maintain confidential data and information.

Strong business acumen; strong fiscal and technical aptitude.

Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to enable administrative self-sufficiency.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k Program with Employer Matching

3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Wellness Initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Eligible for Hybrid Work Schedule with Remote Flex Days

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is between $225,000.00-$250,000.00 annually

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus

Fay Cares The Fay-Genstone Foundation was established to fulfill the philanthropic mission of The Fay Group employees to serve the communities in which they live and work. Our employees make voluntary contributions to the Foundation. Each quarter, their contributions are donated to organizations focused on improving education opportunities, combating poverty, and supporting military service members and first responders.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance Fay is an equal-opportunity workplace. The Fay Group and affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

#J-18808-Ljbffr