Driven by 16 years in the financial services and mortgage industry, notably with Bank of America, I excel in analytical thinking and problem-solving, ensuring compliance and maximizing recovery. My expertise in MS Excel and adeptness at independent work have significantly contributed to financial risk mitigation and enhanced recovery processes in a production environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst II, Loan Reconciliation
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
06.2017 - Current
Review completed loan files to validate that all required investor, insurer, and/or PennyMac guidelines were met in a timely manner (and therefore entitling PennyMac to financial recovery)
Reconcile financial transactions to ensure maximum recovery for the company
Prepare monthly reports on monetary losses due to curtailments or other servicing
deficiencies
Present losses to management in regular established loss forums
Seek third party recovery of losses, as stipulated in the reps and warranties of specific
transactions
Negotiate full or partial settlements with MI, Investor, or other third parties, as required
Consult with various business units to identify risk or exposure to losses and develop
procedural recommendations
Perform work duties utilizing MS Access or Sequel database, including query design
and execution
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture, ethics and values
Claims Specialist
Nationstar Mortgage DBA Mr. Cooper
07.2014 - 06.2017
Review Reverse Mortgage completed loan files to validate that all required investor, insurer, and/or Nationstar (Mr. Cooper) Mortgage guidelines were met in a timely manner for recovery.
Review and and process initial claim to file with HUD after foreclosure sale for recovery.
Audit default/liquidation process for all Reverse Mortgage loans to ensure they are in compliance with HUD guidelines of initial claims.
Quality Assurance Analysts
Bank of America
10.2006 - 07.2014
Final Reconciliation - Reconcile Financial transactions to ensure maximum recovery for Bank of America at the same time identify and report areas of financial risk to prevent additional losses
Maintained comprehensive knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance throughout the QA process
Reconcile and report realized gains or losses that have been liquidated through the reconciliation process
Reviews interest curtailment loans to ensure correct curtailed date. Seeking any losses from insurer or vendors relating to missed curtailments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.1998
Skills
Analytical Thinking
Highly motivated with strong time management skills in a production environment
Team player with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and mathematical skills, and sound
judgment
Highly Proficient in MS Excel and Word
16 years of experience in Financial Services and mortgage industry