Senior Bankruptcy Strategist: High-Stakes Case Leadership

Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Philanthropy programs

Job summary

Pennymac is seeking a Senior Bankruptcy Specialist to lead complex bankruptcy cases and guide policy, risk, and compliance efforts. You will mentor junior specialists, collaborate with legal and vendor partners, and drive data-driven improvements to protect assets and optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes autonomy, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing industry knowledge to stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure top-tier risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Law, or related field or relevant professional certifications preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive bankruptcy experience in senior default servicing or similar role.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and investor bankruptcy rules across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven track record of managing complex, high-value bankruptcy cases with successful outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to interact with senior leadership and external partners.
• Analytical, strategic problem-solving, and attention to detail; autonomous and able to lead multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Case Management: oversee a portfolio of complex bankruptcy cases, including high financial exposure.
• Apply data-driven approaches to optimize outcomes and minimize losses.
• Develop and refine bankruptcy policies, procedures, and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Engage external partners, including legal counsel and vendors, in high-level discussions.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/investor requirements and support audits.
• Provide management reporting and actionable insights to leadership.
• Mentor Bankruptcy Specialists at all levels to sustain high performance.
• Lead strategic projects spanning legal, operations, finance, and technology.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes to inform daily work.

Skills

Bankruptcy expertise

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Law

Job description

Pennymac is seeking a Senior Bankruptcy Specialist to lead complex bankruptcy cases and guide policy, risk, and compliance efforts. You will mentor junior specialists, collaborate with legal and vendor partners, and drive data-driven improvements to protect assets and optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes autonomy, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing industry knowledge to stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure top-tier risk management.