TPO Mortgage Systems Analyst - Third Party Lending

First Tech Federal Credit Union; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee pricing on lending products

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union is seeking a TPO Mortgage Systems Analyst to optimize Encompass-based third-party origination workflows. You will partner with lending teams, mortgage partners, and Digital Product to improve performance, with a focus on configuring the loan system and data exchanges.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with Encompass, and project coordination abilities. Hybrid work is offered at Hillsboro OR/Marlborough MA locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in consumer/mortgage lending or a related analyst role.
• Experience supporting third-party origination processes or TPO channels preferred.
• Hands-on with Encompass LO system configurations and integrations.
• Familiarity with mortgage lifecycle, investor requirements, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units, third-party partners, and vendors to resolve issues and drive changes into production.
• Analyze and optimize complex loan system configurations and file layouts for performance.
• Support Encompass LO workflows, business rules, input forms, and automation for third-party origination.
• Coordinate data exchange between Encompass, POS solutions, and internal systems.
• Create and review system maps, capture business requirements, and track status updates.
• Support change requests, testing, validation, and deployment for third-party programs.
• Lead initiatives with timelines, plans, and training, and monitor workflow performance.
• Mentor Analysts and train end users on system functionality and third-party processes.

Skills

Mortgage systems

Encompass/ICE Mortgage Technology

Analytical thinking

Process coordination

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Documentation

Problem solving

Autonomy

Tools

Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology

Job description

Description The TPO Mortgage Systems Analyst - Third Party Lending analyzes, configures, and optimizes loan operating system configurations to support third-party mortgage origination processes, maximize system performance, and improve productivity. This role partners with Consumer Lending, third-party mortgage partners, and Digital Product teams to enable business and systems synergy, with a focus on supporting origination workflows within Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology.

Description The TPO Mortgage Systems Analyst - Third Party Lending analyzes, configures, and optimizes loan operating system configurations to support third-party mortgage origination processes, maximize system performance, and improve productivity. This role partners with Consumer Lending, third-party mortgage partners, and Digital Product teams to enable business and systems synergy, with a focus on supporting origination workflows within Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology.

Here’s what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:

What You’ll Do

• Partner with business unit managers, stakeholders, internal teams, third-party mortgage partners, and vendors to resolve complex issues, drive process improvements, and move changes through the change control process into production.
• Analyze, configure, interpret requirements, and optimize complex system configurations and file layouts to support third-party mortgage origination processes, upgrades, and requests that maximize system performance and productivity.
• Support the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the Encompass loan origination system, including workflows, business rules, input forms, templates, and automation to support third-party origination activities.
• Coordinate integrations and data exchange between Encompass and third-party partners, point-of-sale solutions, and internal systems to ensure accurate, compliant loan data flow.
• Create, review, and interpret system maps and documentation; capture and articulate business requirements and functional specifications; provide status updates and ensure solution quality.
• Support origination system change requests, testing, validation, and deployment associated with third-party mortgage programs, investor requirements, and regulatory updates.
• Define, plan, launch, and drive new initiatives, including project timelines, plans, playbooks, expenses, communication, and training plans.
• Monitor system performance and partner-facing origination workflows, identifying and escalating exceptions and opportunities for improvement.
• Train and mentor Analysts and support end users on system functionality and third-party origination processes on a day-to-day basis.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years in consumer lending, mortgage lending, and/or a Process Manager or Systems Analyst position.
• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting third-party mortgage origination processes, partner/TPO channels, or correspondent lending preferred.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology (loan origination system), including workflows, business rules, input forms, and integrations, strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of mortgage origination lifecycle, TPO/wholesale and correspondent lending workflows, and investor delivery requirements.
• Project coordination experience and knowledge of project life cycle and process change methodologies.
• Skilled in the design and modification of system mapping documents.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; ability to resolve complex issues with minimal direction.
• Highly organized with strong determination to pursue and solve complex issues, requests, or implementation of innovative ideas.
• Ability to work autonomously to manage time effectively and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and articulate complex concepts, tailoring the message to a variety of audiences including senior leadership, technical teams, testers, third-party partners, and member support teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, business partners, and third-party mortgage partners.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Ability to translate the needs of users and external entities into practical projects or tasks well integrated into the systems environment.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to express ideas concisely and logically.
• Knowledge of web technologies and databases; ability to read file layouts and analyze system requirements.

Location: Hillsboro Corporate Office | Hillsboro OR 97124ORMarlborough Corporate Office | Marlborough, MA (HYBRID)

Target Compensation: $66,500 to $79,500 annually + annual bonus

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Employees Are Eligible For

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off: You'll accrue up to 15 days in your first year. In addition, you'll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
• Paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

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