First VP Data and Analytics

PennyMac Corp.; Carrollton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Stock-based incentives

Job summary

Pennymac is seeking a highly capable leader for Data & Analytics to drive executive reporting, data governance, and predictive modeling across the mortgage platform. You will oversee data-centric programs, manage cross-functional initiatives, and partner with IT and finance to improve decision making.

The ideal candidate will bring deep data mining skills, strong communication, and a proven track record in fast-paced environments, with finance/banking experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven SAS or SQL data mining skills and advanced skills using spreadsheet and presentation tools.
• Strong understanding of the key financial and business drivers within mortgage banking.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability and experience to query / analyze large data sets and assess outcomes.
• Self-directed and skilled at operating autonomously to achieve results in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong leadership, verbal, and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement data strategies to predict, improve and measure fundamental risks to the division/operation.
• Manage Executive Reporting and Analytics with monthly management reviews and robust daily/weekly/monthly reporting.
• Develop operational capacity and forecast modeling for volumes and staffing.
• Oversee Data Mart storage and transformation to aid decision-making and risk assessment.
• Lead the Data Governance framework to ensure data quality and compliance across the enterprise.
• Support key corporate initiatives and financial processes, coordinating with IT and business partners.

Skills

SAS/SQL

Data mining

Excel

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

PENNYMAC

Pennymac is (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market.

At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.

A Typical Day

Oversees the development, distribution and utilization of data and metrics to predict, improve and measure the success of fundamental risks to the division/operation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to Executive Reporting and Analytics, management of Data Mart, Oversight of the Data Governance framework, operational capacity and forecast modeling and key corporate initiatives.

The FVP, Data & Analytics will:

• Evaluate, recommend and implement strategies for developing and utilizing data and metrics to predict, improve and measure the success of fundamental risks to the division/operation
• Manage and oversight of Executive Reporting and Analytics - Monthly Executive Management Reporting and business review presentations, as well as the creation of robust daily, weekly and monthly management reporting on key drivers and metric within the division/operation. to enhance revenue and eliminate costs. Providing dedicated analytical & reporting support for operations leaders, focusing on initiatives that will enable improvements in planning, efficiency, controls, and the client experience
• Development of operational capacity and forecast modeling. Volumes, staffing, etc.
• Oversight and management of Data Mart – responsible for the storage and transformation of enterprise information, providing tactical and strategic insight that will assist leaders' decision-making relative to operational and regulatory risks that impact business outcomes. Working with IT to ensure the correct protocol is followed when storing data, transforming data,
• Oversight and leadership of the Data Governance framework – provide direction to identify, design, implement, and support data quality improvement initiatives and solutions, while working with the business and IT partners to remediate identified gaps using both manual and automated solutions. Establish processes to continuously monitor data quality. Ensures processes are in place to proactively detect, correct, and prevent invalid data values. Works with business owners to define, implement and support data quality rules and definitions consistent with department and organizations strategies. Develops data quality metrics that identify gaps and ensure compliance with standards across the enterprise. Establishes data quality process, governance, and issue tracking process tools.
• Management and delivery of key corporate initiatives.
• Management and oversight of key financial impacting processes.
• Management and oversight of Investor and Business Partner contractual agreements related to reporting and data.
• Management and oversight of financial transfers, and alignment of internal and external parties involved in the transaction.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned
• Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values

What You’ll Bring

• Proven SAS or SQL data mining skills and advanced skills using spreadsheet and presentation tools
• Strong understanding of the key financial and business drivers within mortgage banking
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment
• Proven ability and experience to query / analyze large data sets and assess outcomes
• Self-directed and skilled at operating autonomously to achieve results in a fast-paced business environment
• Strong leadership, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Must be highly proficient in Excel and Word
• Must be a team player with strong attention to detail and able to work independently
• Proven track record at delivering timely and accurate information in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, mathematical skills and sound judgment
• Financial Services and, if possible, mortgage industry experience preferred
• Strong business acumen and ability to interface with executive management

Why You Should Join

As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do.

Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.

Benefits That Bring It Home: Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
• Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
• Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
• Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships
• We value the hard work and dedication of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, positions may offer bonus opportunities.

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits

For residents with state required benefit information, additional information can be found at: https://www.pennymac.com/additional-benefits-information

Compensation: Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below:

• Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
• Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role
• Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role

Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.

Salary

$110,000 - $170,000

Work Model

OFFICE