Secondary Markets Analyst

Finance of America

. Manage the structuring, pricing, execution, and settlement of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage-Backed Securities (HMBS) pools.

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Home Equity Conversion Mortgage-Backed Securities (HMBS) pools, including structuring, pricing, and execution. Proficient in financial modeling, SQL, and Python to support analytics and reporting in the mortgage banking industry.

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Home Equity Conversion Mortgage-Backed Securities ManagementFinancial ModelingSQL ProgrammingPython ProgrammingMortgage Banking Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingSQL ProgrammingPython ProgrammingVBA ProgrammingPricing MethodologiesLoan BiddingAnalyticsMarket Exposure AssessmentReportingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteExcelPower Automate

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree PreferredCFA Certification Preferred

Industry Keywords

Mortgage BankingHome Equity Conversion MortgageSecondary MarketInvestor GuidelinesLoan InventoryChannel MarginsPortfolio-Level Analytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the structuring, pricing, execution, and settlement of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage-Backed Securities (HMBS) pools.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting on pool sales, loan inventory, channel margins, historical performance, and loan- and portfolio-level analytics.
Manage daily loan bidding, pricing, lock confirmations, and counterparty communication.
Develop understanding of the mortgage banking industry from mortgage origination to sale of the asset.
Execute trades in compliance with investor guidelines while optimizing execution and supporting liquidity and profitability goals.
Monitor the daily secondary market pipeline to assess and mitigate interest rate and market exposure.
Use financial models to structure and analyze HMBS pools and apply pricing methodologies based on market conditions, investor demand, and internal capital requirements.
Coordinate HMBS pool setup, trading delivery, and settlement with treasury, accounting, operations, and other internal stakeholders.
Develop and maintain SQL queries, Python scripts, Power Automate flows, and other automated processes.
Maintain and distribute pricing grids to internal and external parties.
Monitor mortgage market trends.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report to the Director, Secondary Markets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 4 years of experience in mortgage banking or related financial services sector.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
Programming experience in SQL, Python, or VBA.
Mathematical acumen.
Ability to consistently demonstrate very high attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Commitment to personal growth and enthusiasm to acquire an expanding skill set.
Bachelor's Degree.
Finance, Economics, or Mathematics.
Master's Degree preferred.
CFA certification preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off benefits
Flexible spending account
401(k) with employer match
ESPP