AVP, Loan Administration Policy

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• Competitive salary and benefit packages
• Hybrid work schedule that supports work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities

If you are looking for a career-defining opportunity, share similar values, and are ready to make a difference in the real estate finance industry, look no further. Apply today!

Summary:

Reporting to the Managing Regulatory Counsel, the incumbent will lead the development and implementation of MBA's strategy on a broad portfolio of legislative, regulatory and industry issues related to loan administration (servicing), Ginnie Mae issues with regards to servicers and other key issues that touch the mortgage servicing industry. Such leadership will include research and analysis, contact with Association members and other interested trade associations, as well as general assignments to support the development of MBA policy positions. Incumbent will also be responsible for being the MBA point-of-contact for our Loan Administration Committee and handle a designated portfolio of issues under supervision of the Managing Regulatory Counsel. This will entail developing policy responses to initiatives in areas of responsibility as well as developing and maintaining relationships with relevant members and utilizing a pre-existing networks of relationships with relevant regulators. In addition, the incumbent will help manage MBA member committees and working groups, special projects, and miscellaneous assignments in the advocacy/policy arena as directed by the Senior Vice President for Public Policy and Industry Relations.

As necessary, the incumbent will advocate MBA positions with appropriate federal and state policymakers and representatives from a wide variety of real estate, financial services and other organizations. Advocacy work will include the preparation and regular update of policy materials and a wide variety of other communication materials. For areas of issue responsibilities, incumbent will deliver presentations on regulatory developments, monitor Congressional developments, speak to a wide variety of audiences in varied settings and analyze proposed regulatory changes or otherwise develop strategies to advance members interest. The incumbent's time will be devoted to public policy issues associated with loan administration and related issues.

The ideal candidate will have background knowledge, key relationships and experience working with regulatory issues in servicing and in member relationships.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Researches, tracks and analyzes current and emerging issues as well as proposed laws and regulations affecting the mortgage banking and real estate finance industry. Works with MBA member committees and other MBA staff, as necessary, to develop appropriate policy positions on key issues.
• Leads the analysis, development, and communication of policy positions related to servicing and the associated advocacy strategies.
• Manages key MBA policy and working groups, including the Loan Administration Committee.
• Drafts congressional testimony, comment letters, official MBA correspondence, and other documents to assure the achievement of the Association's goals and policies.
• Prepares written communication for Association members updating them on legislative, regulatory and industry issues. Manages, maintains and disseminates reports and other information as received from federal agencies and Congress.
• Drafts advocacy and policy updates for targeted segments of MBA's membership, including, but not limited to, independent mortgage bankers, and community banks. Coordinates regular conference calls with member segments. Ensures content on segment web pages is up to date and relevant based on the issues that are most important to each segment.
• Prepares and routinely updates MBA issue papers, Web content and other policy documents, and works closely with MBA staff and Association members to assure that MBA's positions are accurately articulated in such papers.
• Drafts talking points and other briefing materials as directed.
• Assists in developing content for certain MBA conferences and CampusMBA classes and events including the annual servicing conference and independent mortgage bankers conference. Some travel anticipated for MBA conferences.
• Delivers presentation on areas of issue responsibilities or otherwise seeks to keep both members and stakeholders appraised of developments and industry responsibilities.
• Works on special projects as directed by the Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Industry Relations.
• Work with Director, Strategic Industry Engagement to provide issue specific support to the Servicer Executive Forum.

NOTE: Incumbent will devote time for the position, as necessary, to "lobbying activities" as defined under Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007.

Specifications:

Undergraduate degree required. Eight years of related experience in the financial service industry, trade association and/or government oversight of the industry required, with some specific knowledge of mortgage banking, especially regulatory issues and loan servicing. Understanding and prior experience in dealing with legislative and regulatory matters at the federal or state level is required. Relevant graduate degree(s) may be used to offset some of the direct work experience requirements.

Must have exceptional written and strong oral communication skills as well as superior organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet deadlines. Must be able to develop and communicate clear, concise and persuasive advocacy arguments, understand and deal with complex policy issues, and provide thoughtful analysis of proposed rules and regulations.

Incumbent must have strong customer/member relationship skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

The current recruitment range for this role is $166,600-190,000.

MBA is an E-Verify employer. Please note that MBA will not sponsor employment.