TRAIL Rising Leaders Program – Originations Operations

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newrez's TRAIL Rising Leaders Program – Originations Operations is a 12-month rotational leadership-development program designed for recent college graduates. TRAIL Operations Specialists are full-time employees with hands-on experience and mentorship across Operations Support, Government Insuring, and Post Funding Quality Review.

Program begins July 2027. You will perform duties under supervision, conduct analyses, learn various functions, champion Process Improvement, and complete trainings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Data Analytics preferred.
• Experience with SQL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned duties under direction of experienced personnel to gain knowledge and experience required for promotion to a management position.
• Performs business analyses and provides recommendations to leadership for business and process changes.
• Receives training and performs duties in several functions to become familiar with line and staff functions, policies, and best practices.
• Observes experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties.
• Participates in Process Improvement initiatives and helps champion discipline within the organization and implements steps to complete projects.

Skills

Excel

Presentation

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Business Administration/Finance/Data Analytics Degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Job description

TRAIL Rising Leaders Program – Originations Operations

and the job listing Expires on October 3, 2026

Full-Time Job Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics & Finance

At Newrez, we bring big thinkers and caring doers together to make home happen. We’re a team built on heart and hustle, united by a commitment to show up for our customers, our communities, and each other. We believe that when our people thrive, homeowners thrive – and that’s why we invest in your growth, wellbeing, and ability to make an impact.

Every day, we work to exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers and business partners through superior service, simple processes, and clear communication. We do this by empowering our employees, encouraging innovative solutions and recognizing great performance.

Primary Function

Designed specifically for recent college graduates, the TRAIL (Tools Required for Advancement Into Leadership) program is a 12-month rotational leadership-development program that enables recent college graduates to gain practical, on-the‑job leadership and management skills. TRAIL Operations Specialists are not interns, they are full-time employees, earning a competitive salary with benefits while being provided hands‑on experience and mentorship from the assigned business area. The main objective of our program is to help strengthen the future leadership of the company by building a foundation in process improvement, presentation and leadership skills.

The Originations Operations TRAIL Operations Specialist can expect to get immersed in the following areas:

• Operations Support
• Government Insuring
• Post Funding Quality Review

The TRAIL program will begin July 2027.

• Performs assigned duties, under direction of experienced personnel, to gain knowledge and experience required for promotion to a management position. These duties will involve decisioning in real world account management scenarios
• Performs business analyses and provides recommendations to leadership for business and process changes
• Receives training and performs duties in several functions in order to become familiar with line and staff functions, management viewpoints, company policies, and best practices
• Observes experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties
• Help champion the Process Improvement discipline within the organization and implement the steps and tools necessary to successfully complete projects
• Will be required to attend company sponsored training classes and attain certain certifications
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from accredited college or university
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Data Analytics preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements

• Excel in a team-oriented, collaborative environment while contributing to the creation, design, and implementation of value-add business strategies that affect current operating practices and company policy
• Be able to clearly articulate and present ideas and findings to a varied audience, including the operations staff and senior leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt
• Willingness to learn
• Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to multi-task, respond well to pressure and deadlines, and work well individually and in a collaborative environment
• Experience with SQL a plus

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Newrez does not consider visa sponsorship for early career program opportunities. Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for this position, this includes applicants with a temporary work authorization such as F-1 students on OPT or STEM OPT.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.