Vice President of MI Underwriting and Operations - Selby Jennings

Title: Vice President, Mortgage Insurance Underwriting Operations

Location: Wilmington, NC

*Looking for a Leader who is willing to be on-site, 4 days a week in office

About Our Client
Our client is a technology-driven mortgage insurance provider committed to empowering homeownership by mitigating credit risk. With a foundation built on operational excellence, innovation, and customer-centric values, they are transforming the mortgage insurance experience through modern systems and a forward-thinking approach.

The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a visionary Vice President of Mortgage Insurance Underwriting Operations to lead the development and execution of underwriting operations. This executive role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in building teams, designing processes, and leveraging technology to drive efficiency and risk-appropriate decision-making in a start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Build and scale underwriting operations aligned with strategic growth plans.
• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing underwriting and operations team.
• Risk Strategy: Collaborate with Risk to implement advanced methodologies and modeling for sound underwriting decisions.
• Policy & Compliance: Develop underwriting guidelines and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Technology Integration: Define business requirements and partner with IT to implement modern, efficient systems.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze operational metrics to drive continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments including Risk, IT, Legal, Compliance, and Product Development.

What You Bring

• 15+ years of experience in mortgage or mortgage insurance underwriting.
• Proven leadership in underwriting operations, ideally in a start-up or high-growth environment.
• Deep knowledge of GSE guidelines, mortgage insurance products, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.
• Experience working with technology teams to implement underwriting systems and tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive Compensation: Including salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and mental wellness support.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company matching.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to grow with a rapidly expanding business.
• Inclusive Culture: A collaborative, diverse, and supportive workplace.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, wellness programs, and potential relocation assistance.