Senior Vice President, Non-Agency Trading

Job Title:

Senior Vice President, Non-Agency Trading Location:

CA - Westlake Village What you'll do: The SVP, Trader (Non-Agency) will lead the development and execution of the firm's Non QM and AUS Jumbo whole loan trading strategy. This role is responsible for pricing, execution, margin management, and counterparty relationships across flow, bulk, and securitization outlets. The SVP Trader will play a critical role in scaling Non Agency originations while optimizing best execution and production P&L. This position requires deep expertise in Non QM credit, whole loan trading, secondary marketing, and non agency capital markets, with the ability to partner cross functionally across sales, operations, risk, and finance. Trading & Execution Leadership Lead Non‑QM and Jumbo whole‑loan trading activities, including flow and bulk executions, investor bid processes, and trade allocation decisions. Determine best‑execution strategies, including whole‑loan sales versus securitization alternatives, to optimize profitability. Manage daily pricing, position risk, and inventory, including margin targets and hedge effectiveness. Product & Pricing Strategy Partner with Secondary Marketing and Product teams to design pricing frameworks, rate sheets, and investor pay‑up strategies for Non‑QM and Jumbo products. Incorporate market movements, investor appetite, and credit performance into pricing decisions and guideline evolution. Counterparty & Market Engagement Develop and maintain strong relationships with whole‑loan investors, broker‑dealers, aggregation desks, and securitization partners. Represent the firm professionally in all buy‑side and sell‑side trading interactions, negotiations, and market discussions. Risk Management & Analytics Oversee pipeline hedging frameworks, market risk exposure, and reporting for Non‑Agency production. Monitor credit, liquidity, and execution risks while ensuring adherence to internal policies and risk limits. Cross‑Functional Leadership Work closely with Correspondent Sales, Operations, Underwriting, Servicing, Finance, and Compliance to ensure seamless trade execution and settlement. Lead, mentor, and develop trading and secondary marketing staff as the Non‑Agency platform scales. What you'll need: 10+ years of related experience in Residential Mortgage Lending, Capital Markets or similar field. Bachelor's degree in related field required; Masters or MBA in related field preferred. Advanced to expert knowledge of residential mortgage industry in Correspondent or Retail Lending including; sales, operations, capital markets and/or other residential mortgage products and services. Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices. Advanced in Capital Markets functions including trading, hedging, best execution calculations and margin management. Intermediate in VBA and/or SQL and Excel. Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.

Compensation:

Salary range for new hires is generally $222,000.00 - $291,649.00 for Westlake Village, CA. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned. Benefits you'll love: We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company. Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process. © Western Alliance Bancorporation About AmeriHome Mortgage AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank company, is a leading national business-to-business mortgage acquirer and servicer. In 2020, AmeriHome ranked as the nation's third-largest correspondent mortgage provider, primarily purchasing mortgage loans from a network of independent mortgage originators. Overall, the company is the 13th largest producer of mortgages in the U.S. The organization has created a flexible and scalable platform with a modern purpose-built infrastructure, advanced data and analytics capabilities, all leveraging deep industry expertise and a highly efficient cost structure to target profitability in all market environments. AmeriHome has a track record of consistent, prudent and profitable growth. With more than 1,000 employees, AmeriHome is a premier mortgage company, a multi-channel - mortgage investor, direct-to-consumer lender and servicer, licensed in 49 states, and headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California with offices in Irvine, CA, and Dallas, TX. Focused on delivering excellence in lending, our motivation for success is represented throughout the company and thrives from the trust built between all employees. AmeriHome is always looking for top talent to join our growing, fast-paced, and friendly teams. Terms & Notices Personnel Disclosure FDIC Insurance