Manager, Economics and Planning

160-170K

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related technical discipline required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
10+ years of experience in refinery optimization, planning or scheduling required
Prior experience managing or supervising professional staff preferred
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of the fundamentals of refinery operations
Experience with refinery LP modeling software, scheduling software, crude assay management software preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal and administrative skills
Fluent in English, oral and written required.
Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

This position leads all aspects of commercial optimization of the refinery operations in coordination with commercial, operations, maintenance, and midstream teams. Responsibilities include optimizing feedstocks, products, operating conditions, capital deployment, and supporting adjacent business development to maximize asset profitability. Leads and manages the team responsible for optimization of tasks like feedstock evaluations, operating plans, refinery operations, and product marketing and distributionDevelops and communicates weekly, quarterly, and annual reports for senior leadership action and reviewRegularly communicates plans and drivers up, down, and across multiple departments to maintain alignment and share focusIdentifies and implements applicable technologies to improve profitabilityMentor and develop optimization capabilities and skill sets within team and supporting organizationCollaborates with leadership in major projects, crude supply, clean products, operations, and finance to develop and evaluate opportunitiesCoordinates and maintains optimization models and other software and spreadsheet toolsExposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.EXPECTED RESULTS Optimized and aligned  refinery operation and directionAccurate and timely assessments of plans, delivery of reports, and management of deadlinesEstablished and maintained effective working relationships with applicable department leadership and executivesOngoing and proactive communication of optimization issues to all applicable personnelExceptional and ongoing customer satisfaction provided to all internal and external stakeholdersAdherence to all company policies and procedures

Sr Investor Reporting Analyst

75-85K

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
5-7 years of Mortgage Servicing experience.
Intermediate to Expert MS Excel experience.
SQL or other database reporting experience preferred.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
Solid analytical skills, particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically.
Strong communication skills in order to interact with Senior Management and other business units.
Working understanding of operational risks and related controls.
Strong organizational and time management skills necessary.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities as appropriate to meet reporting deadlines and maintain reporting accuracy and analysis abilities with strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills.

The Senior Investor Reporting Analyst is responsible for the daily and monthly activities for the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, or Private Investor portfolios, including reporting, remittances and reconciliation resolution. Responsible for daily and monthly activities for the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae or Private investor portfolios, including remittances, cutoff reporting and reconciliations.Prepares and reviews monthly investor reports and remittances along with related cash movements and accounting entries in accordance with agreements.Ensures that remittance wires are completed timely and accurately.Researches and resolves data issues, proposes solutions for future process enhancements.Facilitates remittance-related GL journal entries as required.Maintains and follows procedures and controls within the monthly processAssists with internal and external audits.Heavy use of Microsoft excel for data analysis and reporting.Researches variances and opens items identified through the reconciliation process.Handle ad-hoc reporting or research as directed by management.Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Mechanical Engineer III

135-143K

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required
5+ years engineering experience in oil, gas or chemical industries required
Experience leading technical or project teams required
Experience with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analysis
Experience with mechanical integrity programs
Ability to analyze, reason and solve increasingly complex problems.
Working knowledge and experience with Process Safety Management programs preferred
Proficient skills in MS Office Suite preferred.
Fluent in English, oral and written required.
Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

This position will develop, evaluate and design plant projects and modifications to improve efficiency and reliability. These projects can enhance plant safety, environmental compliance and mechanical integrity. They will interface with outside consultants and vendors and will provide complete project management for capital projects including budgeting, scheduling, directing work scope and supervising all activities associated with project assignments.Accountable for the successful development, design and execution of projects Provide leadership and supervision for peers, contractors and team members Provide Technical Support for Plant Operations and Maintenance Propose new work procedures that will impact efficiency and effectiveness Assist the group in development of Key Process Indicators and other process monitoring tools Interact with Safety, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, Accounting and Purchasing Communicate with outside vendors, contract engineering services, and Industry Groups Provide field supervision support for work on critical equipment Act as consultant to field personnel on specific repair problems Develop individual equipment specifications and provide recommendations on technology and bid selection Within his/her sphere of responsibility, ensure drawing reviews and specific Management of Change Orders are reviewed on a timely basis Participate in equipment inspections, process safety reviews and process hazard analysis Participate in facility turnarounds, including any required 24-hour shift coverage and support for individual process callout requirements Regularly Communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns and questions Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals. EXPECTED RESULTSIncrease productivity and efficiency of the nitrogen fertilizer plant. Performance aligns with Safety, Environmental Compliance, Reliability, and Operating Excellence. Effective communication and leadership Ongoing customer satisfaction from other unit managers Projects executed within required timelines and budgets Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Cash Specialist

24-28/hr

knowledge of cash in mortgage area and or/msp;
preferably has experience working in financial/banking who is organized, dependable, accurate
previously worked with scanning checks and logging cash in and out or worked closely with that area
strong Excel skills

SummaryThis position will work collaboratively with the cash department to ensure company guidelines and regulations are met. Essential FunctionsPost accurate and timely payments, payoffs, and/or escrow payment activity to mortgage loan accounts, which may be transmitted via data file, wire, or physical check.Reconciles posted items.Provide superior customer service skills to internal and external parties.Notify and/or follow up with members and/or Title Agents to obtain required payment or payoff shortages, or necessary documentation.Meet accepted SLA levels for all customer inquiry tasks.Communicate clearly with management to advise of any process issues or improvement opportunitiesIdentify and action NSF reversals which may occur on previously applied transactions

Economics & Planning Specialist/Engineer

115-135K

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required. Engineering degree preferred.
4 years of experience in refinery or process industry required. Optimization or commercial experience preferred
Leadership experience preferred
Demonstrated strong working knowledge of the fundamentals of refinery operations
Experience with refinery LP modeling software, scheduling software, crude assay management software preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
Fluent in English, oral and written required
Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal and administrative skills
Ability to adjust schedule to meet business demands

This position is responsible for supporting the commercial and operational optimization of company assets, with a focus on planning and scheduling refinery operations, defining operational targets, and maximizing overall profitability. Key areas of responsibility can include feedstock evaluation and selection, inventory management, clean product blending, and product scheduling. The role also contributes to strategic planning, production budgeting, capital project evaluations, and commercial business development. This position has a direct and immediate impact on asset performance and value creation. Responsibilities will be assigned based on candidate’s skill set and capabilities but can include any or all tasks core to the commercial optimization of our production facilities.Optimize blending and product scheduling to meet quality specification, minimize giveaway, and maximize profitability across refinery operationsCoordinate cross-functional activities including shipping schedules, blending instructions, reporting, and operational communication to ensure seamless execution and alignmentManage and forecast inventories of feedstocks, intermediates, and finished products to support production, marketing, and logistics decisions.Determine optimum combination of feedstock, process unit utilization, operating conditions and product slate to maximize plant profitabilityMentor and develop optimization capabilities and skill sets within team and supporting organizationDevelop short and long term operational plans for maximizing plant profitabilityCollaborates with leadership in major projects, crude supply, clean products, operations, and finance to develop and evaluate opportunitiesProvide feedback to operations so timely corrective actions can be taken to continuously move operations towards optimal for maximization of profitsUse crude assay management software and refinery LP model to evaluate crude oils and feedstocks for purchase or sale and ensure models are tuned to refinery yields for optimized planning and forecastingKeep planning models, other software and spreadsheet tools up-to-dateRegularly communicate with supervisor work progress, issues or process improvements.Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.EXPECTED RESULTSEfficient, effective and measurable workflow for the DepartmentTimely communication with appropriate staff for optimizing issues which could impact the day-to-day operations of the RefineryEstablished and maintained effective working relationships with applicable department leadership and executivesExceptional and ongoing customer satisfaction provided to all internal and external stakeholdersAdherence to all company policies and procedures.

Servicing Accounting Associate

85-100K

• 3+ years of leadership experience in Investor Reporting, Investor Accounting or Servicing Accounting
• Solid reconciliation and research skills with an ability to problem solve and adapt to change
• Strong MS Excel skills, including ability to create data connections, utilize index, match, sumproduct, and pivot tables
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously and work in a time-sensitive deadline driven environment.
• Mortgage servicing platform experience a strong plus (MSP, LSAMS, SBO, etc.)
• Must be willing to work additional hours as needed to complete deadline driven projects

The Servicing Accounting Associate will support the Residential-Credit and Agency business units by executing the portfolio operations of the Residential Mortgage Loan and Mortgage Service Rights products (collectively, "Mortgage Products"). This role resides within the Financial Operations ("FinOps") Team which is responsible for the middle office, valuation, and portfolio accounting activities of the Company. The Company invests in Mortgage Products through bulk or flow channels and this role is responsible for the trade lifecycle, data integrity, validations, exceptions, reporting and act as a liaison with the business and technology solutions teams. These Mortgage Products are a high growth area resulting in expanding operations and new business initiatives. The Associate level at a REIT is a mid-level position directly under VP within the REIT structure providing guidance, support and team management in this role. • Partner with upstream business units such as the desk, resi credit and MSR Oversight to ensure data accuracy and create internal reconciliation routines and controls. • Administrate and ensure completion of daily and monthly reconciliations of the Mortgage Products within proprietary systems including onboarding new loans and adding sub-servicers. • Reconcile sub-servicer remit data to internal systems (test of expected cash, pool to security) as well as external systems (FNMA and FHLMC systems) and coordinate with internal and external parties to resolve differences. • Review corporate and escrow advance reserve allocation models and reconciliations thru partnership with IT, Portfolio Accounting and MSR oversight. • Validate and review controls in monthly sub-servicer remittances and cash settlement processes. • Identify and resolve data quality issues and collaborate with database developers to remediate issues. • Evaluate systems and create logic documentation to ensure full utilization of reconciliation and data tools available and/ or partner with IT where applicable to create additional system functionality. • Collaborate with the Servicing Oversight team to assist in sub-servicer surveillance including contract review, setup and control review.  

Servicing Associate

• Knowledge of several aspects of commercial mortgage servicing, preferably in a cross-functional team environment, including but not limited to
• Loan closing and boarding, billing, and collections
• Taxes and Insurance/escrow analysis
• Loan documents and document management
• Letters of credit, reserves, UCC’s, liens
• Property insurance compliance
• Maturing loans and loan payoffs
• Problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Accuracy oriented with a sense of urgency and strong focus on customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational awareness
• BBA in Finance, Real Estate or Accounting desirable, MBA a plus
• 3 years of loan servicing experience, including at least 2 years commercial real estate loan servicing for multiple capital sources/investors, particularly GSE’s.
• Working knowledge of commercial real estate finance including an understanding of multiple types of loans, property types and real estate lenders
• Working knowledge of Enterprise! (Or similar large scale servicing system)
• Medium to advanced MS Office skills
• MBA CCMS Level I and/or II certification a plus

Working in a team of  8-10 servicing professionals engaged in most aspects of commercial loan servicing, the Associate, Loan Administration, shares responsibility for compliance with investor guidelines, servicing agreements, loan documents and service level agreements.  Works with the Director, Loan Administration, to optimize the use of technology, implement and conform to best practices and consistently achieve Key Performance Indicators. For new loans, review loan and other closing documents to set the loans up on the servicing system, initiate monthly billings, and generate welcome letters.Process incoming payments, reconciling discrepancies between amounts due and amounts received. Monitor lock boxes, review clearing accounts and process daily wires.Update system/s with changes in loan structure, i.e., assumptions, modifications, and changes to borrowers and collateral.Monitor Rate Cap Agreements, letters of credit, UCC’s, reserves and escrows.Research and resolve borrowers’ questions and issues.Maintain strict compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, with an ongoing focus on improving existing processes and procedures as opportunities arise.Ensure that all training requirements are met in a timely manner.Work to ensure ongoing compliance with Key Performance Indicators.Participate in servicing projects, as necessary.

Sr. Associate Loan Administration

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, or accounting preferred. MBA a plus.
• 3-5 years of commercial real estate loan servicing for multiple capital sources/investors, with a focus on Balance Sheet or Bridge lending structures.
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate finance, including various loan types, property types, and lenders.
• Proven experience in commercial mortgage servicing, preferably in a cross-functional team environment with knowledge in loan closing, boarding, billing, collections, and cash management.
• Proficiency in loan documents and document management.
• Knowledge of letters of credit, reserves, UCCs, and liens.
• Expertise in maturing loans and loan payoffs.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency, and strong customer service orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational awareness.
• MBA CCMS Level I and/or II certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise! or a similar large-scale servicing system.
• Medium to advanced MS Office skills.

The Senior Associate, Loan Administration, is responsible for ensuring  compliance with investor guidelines, servicing agreements, loan documents, and service level agreements. Working in a team of 10-12 servicing professionals, the Senior Associate assists the Director, Loan Administration, in optimizing the use of technology, defining and implementing best practices, and consistently achieving Key Performance Indicators.Review loan and closing documents to establish new loans on the servicing system.Initiate monthly billing and generate welcome letters.Process incoming payments, reconcile discrepancies between amounts due and amounts received, review clearing accounts, and process daily wires.Update the servicing system with changes to loan structure, such as assumptions, modifications, or changes to borrowers and collateral.Monitor Rate Cap Agreements, letters of credit, UCCs, reserves, and escrows.Research and resolve lender and borrower inquiries and issues.Ensure strict compliance with company policies and procedures. Continuously seek to improve existing processes.Meet all training requirements promptly.Contribute to the development and ongoing adherence to Key Performance Indicators.Lead and participate in servicing projects as needed.

Senior Cash Management Specialist

70-75K

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Five plus (5+) years of current banking experience or related payment processing experience
• Experience with BKFS MSP strongly preferred
• Computer literacy, including but not limited to Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Strong math aptitude essential
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required

SummaryThe Senior, Cash Management Specialist acts as subject matter expert in processing consumer and mortgage loan payments, payment reversals, monetary adjustments, and cash transactions on the Cash Management Team. Responsibilities may include indirectly managing teammates, leading discussions or projects, monitoring reports, training, advanced level research or corrections.Essential FunctionsPossess a strong understanding of servicing guidelines and regulatory requirements established under NCUA, RESPA, CFPB and the Company.Assists in the preparation of audits by gathering required documentationConsistently complies with all company guidelinesMaintain a working knowledge of federal, state, county or city, investor, insurer and internal laws, policies, and procedures regarding mortgage loan servicing.Works with minimal supervision on special projects and any other duties assignedTrains other processors to review and manage system functions and reportsManages departmental reports to ensure completionAssist in monitoring vendor relationships for BillPay and lockbox.Keeps supervisor/manager advised of all issues, unresolved escalated items and/or potential risk/exposure issuesFunctions as a department subject matter expert (SME)Creates and updates departmental procedures and job aidsAssists supervisor/manager in mentoring, coaching, and timely feedback on performance of teamActs as initial escalation point of contact on issues, delays, member inquiries etc.Interact directly with supervisor/manager about strategy development and execution planning.Measure and Report goal results and key performance indicators via scorecards.Manage and complete all assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.Provides prioritization and guidance to the team on workflow and Cash related inquiriesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and the position will perform other duties as assigned.

Reconciliation Analyst I

28-32/hr

• 1+ years in Investor Reporting, remitting, and reconciliation
• Account reconciliations and/or financial controls strongly preferred
• Knowledge of relevant state, regulatory, and investor guidelines
• Ability to aid in the cleanup of reconciliation items
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial risk
• Hands-on experience with most major areas of mortgage servicing; bank reconciliation and loan research
• MSP experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Prioritize work and effectively manage time
• Must be a team player with strong attention to detail and able to work independently
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, mathematical and sound judgment skills
• High volume data entry experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, Word, and Excel
• Ability to multitask and excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure

The Reconciliation Analyst I is responsible for the execution and oversight of investor custodial and servicing clearing bank reconciliations. Responsibilities include internal initiatives in support of improved efficiency and control. The Analyst will assist the Investor Reporting department in problem solving and reconciling items in out of balance accounts.• Perform daily and monthly custodial account reconciliations within defined timeframes• Identify reconciling items and work with Investor Reporting team for resolution and escalate items when resolution does not occur within the specified time frame• Prepare daily general ledger and custodial bank entries and prepare wire requests• Assist in month end functions• Support management in the identification of reporting trends and analyze key deficiencies• Research, resolve, and document variances• Monitor P&I custodial accounts to ensure no overdrafts occur• Ensure compliance with all aspects to Investor, Regulatory, and Company policies and procedures• Escalate to management any deficiencies, problems, or concerns that might be a potential risk• Various duties as assigned 

Foreclosure Specialist

25-28/hr

• 1+ years of foreclosure experience
• 1+ years of mortgage servicing experience
• MSP experience
• Knowledge of loan servicing, foreclosure, bankruptcy, REO, legal, and title
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Able to work independently
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Extreme attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

The Foreclosure Specialist will manage and report on financial and accounting aspects of assigned portfolio, including performance and profitability, status, and general reporting to management, assist in escalations, and assist team members when needed throughout the foreclosure process.Responsibilities include:Monitor and track loans in foreclosure statusInterface and coordinate with other departments including Loss Mitigation, Bankruptcy, REO, Legal, and CollectionsIdentify and escalate any issues or trends causing liabilityIdentify and escalate any problems with vendors, contractors, title companies, or attorneys to vendor management or managerCreates and maintains reports, spreadsheets, records, and logs and distributes to management or third party vendors when requiredWork effectively with management and outside counselOther duties as assigned

Loss Mitigation Underwriter

28-32/hr

• 2+ years Loss Mitigation Underwriting experience
• 2+ years Mortgage Default experience
• MSP experience
• Familiarity of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Loss Mitigation guidelines
• Must have overall knowledge of mortgage loan servicing and modification
• Must have strong knowledge of consumer real estate loan documentation
• Experience analyzing financial statements, tax returns, credit reports, home appraisals, title searches, and other documents to evaluate a pre-foreclosure remedy
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The Loss Mitigation Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting loss mitigation requests for retention and liquidation workout options. This position will evaluate difficult and complex loan applications to ensure full compliance with the mortgage banking requirements as well as our investor guidelines and private mortgage insurers.  Responsibilities include:Review and analyze borrower documentation to determine income and repayment ability, assess borrower's hardship, analyze housing expenses, and determine proper loan resolutionAnalyze delinquency, escrow analysis, modification scenarios and proposals and recommend appropriate loan workoutReview liquidation contracts and HUD1 and negotiate for an acceptable offer based on investor guidelinesCorrespond with title companies, realtors, attorneys and tax offices to negotiate balances and validate figures on estimated HUD1 statementPrepare documents for Short Sale closing packageUnderstand and review appraisals and comps submitted to validate offer receivedPrepare loss analysis and communicate recommendations to senior managementManage assigned pipeline by working closely with loss mitigation team and other department staff to ensure that the loss mitigation process is completed accurately and timely Regularly review compliance alerts and investor updates for underwriting changesMaintain responsibility for timely and accurate system notes as well as updates and reporting in all related systemsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant default practices effecting loss mitigation underwriting decisionsOther duties as assigned

Investor Reporting Analyst

29-36/hr

• 2+ years of experience in Investor Reporting, remitting, and reconciliation on GSE and/or schedule/schedule investors
• 2+ years of experience working with investors
• Experience in mortgage servicing
• FHLB reporting experience
• Experience utilizing MSP
• Knowledge of relevant state, regulatory, and investor guidelines preferred
• Proficient to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Hands on experience with most major areas of mortgage servicing including bank reconciliation and loan research
• Knowledge of investor reporting and remitting requirements related to payoffs, repurchases, defaulted loans including loss mitigation liquidation such as short payoffs, loan modifications, foreclosures, bankruptcies and REO
• Ability to research and clear reconciliation items in accordance with various remittance methods, investor contracts and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong managerial accounting perspective
• Ability to work in a fast paced changing environment
• Must be a team player with strong attention to detail and able to work independently
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, mathematical and sound judgment skills
• Prior experience with high volume data entry required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure

The Investor Reporting Analyst will assist with out of balance investor accounts and investor escalations. Ensure policies and procedures are maintained and updated in accordance with regulatory, investor, and company guidelines. Adherence to investor guidelines including daily, monthly, and interim reporting, remitting, and reconciling obligations. Responsible for the accurate and timely monthly reporting, remittance and reconciliation of GSE servicing in accordance with investor guidelines.Responsibilities include:Reconciling, reporting and remitting to various investors of single family residential mortgages including private label securitizations, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and/or Ginnie MaeResponsible for pool to security reconciliation, minimum P&I cash reconciliation, and test of expected cash analysisPrepare status reports for monthly matrixPrepare wire and GL entriesBalance scheduled/scheduled loan level portfolios, reporting monthly balances and remittances due according to investor guidelinesPerform analysis of system cutoff activity and compare to the remittance methodologyQuantify overages and shortages and take appropriate steps to clear variancesPrepare reports and remit funds associated with the monthly loan activity, payoffs, short sales, and other events to investorsSupport management in the identification of reporting trends and analyze key deficienciesManage relationships with GSE and non GSE representatives as it relates to servicing and investor accountingPrepare remittance wires for investors for special investors, advancing and refunding corporate funds as neededSet-up and maintain investor/pool headers, calendaring or related cutoffsAdminister new investor header setup including new headers, custodial accounts, and billing reportsSubmit turn around reports to master servicer for various investors resolving reporting discrepanciesEffectively analyze, research and work with internal and external business partners for timely and accurate identification and resolution of exceptionsEscalate to management any deficiencies, problems, or concerns that might be a potential riskWork with the Senior Compliance Analyst to be aware of new publications published by AllRegs and update investor accounting policies and procedures to comply with the new requirementsReview, monitor and understand servicing agreements in order to assure compliance and efficiency for delivery of funds and reportingResponsible for compliance with all GSE guidelinesReport and maintain monthly Key Risk and Key Performance reporting indicatorsOther duties as assigned