ServiceMac / First American is seeking an Operations Manager, Default Support to perform and monitor a variety of default loan servicing events. This position is accountable for developing process improvements, ensuring compliance with regulatory and client guidelines, and establishing a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Apply extensive knowledge of all aspects of late-stage default mortgage servicing, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, property preservation, claims, and REO.
- Develop new processes or enhance existing strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory and client guidance.
- Oversee and respond to quality control, audit, and high-risk findings for late-stage default.
- Manage large-scale compliance roll-outs and risk incidents via project management oversight.
- Monitor and identify trends or risks associated with the portfolio.
- Provide recommendations to management on process improvement opportunities to minimize risk exposure.
- Follow departmental and business policies with strict adherence.
- Prioritize allocated work to ensure timely and accurate resolution for external and internal partners.
- Stay current with pending regulatory and state law changes impacting processes.
- Diligently follow up on all outstanding requests and calls from partners.
- Manage exception reporting used as key controls for minimizing risk.
- Implement goals, objectives, and work standards for the department.
- Apply policies and procedures that comply with regulatory and statutory guidelines.
- Plan, organize, administer, review, and evaluate the activities of professional, technical, and office support staff.
- Contribute to departmental quality by developing work teams and reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.
- Direct staff selection and provide training and professional development.
- Work on highly complex problems requiring significant originality and in-depth evaluation.
- Exercise extreme judgment within broadly defined practices and policies.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of late-stage default experience within a Mortgage Servicing Organization.
- 5+ years of experience with GSE and GNMA Investors and MI companies.
- Strong base knowledge of mortgage servicing and applicable documentation.
- Experience using MSP, LoanSphere, Yardi (P260), FHA Connection, and Catalyst.
- Self-starter with the ability to problem solve.
- Thorough ability to research issues and obtain proper documentation in a timely manner as requested.
- Understanding of the general mortgage default process (e.g., Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Loss Mitigation, Eviction).
- Extreme attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain a positive attitude, and provide exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within given parameters.
- Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively coach, motivate, and lead.
Technical Stack
- MSP
- LoanSphere
- Yardi (P260)
- FHA Connection
- Catalyst
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $75,375.00 - $100,475.00
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k plan
- PTO/paid sick leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Work Mode
Remote work is possible for this position.
First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.



