• Risk Review & Audit Officer

    Banco Popular Puerto Rico (San Juan, PR)


    Date: Jun 6, 2025

    Location:

    San Juan, PR

     

    Company: Popular

     

    Workplace Type: Hybrid

     

    Risk Review & Audit Officer

    General Description

    Responsible for performing loan testing on loans selected for review from the residential mortgage business. Responsible for correctly identifying and properly documenting exceptions related to federal, local, investor, insurer and internal policies and procedures.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Evaluates loan documents to federal, local, investor, insurer, and other guidelines to determine compliance.

    + Correctly identifies and documents loan level exceptions.

    + Reviews result with Manager and/or Senior Risk Reviews & Audit Officers to determine whether additional research is required to ensure accurate reporting of findings.

    + Participates in federal, local, investor, insurer, and other training to enhance knowledge and skills.

    + Always maintains the Manager and Senior Risk Reviews & Audit Officers abreast of developments related to the review process.

    + Assists in special projects as defined by Management and performs other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Education

    Bachelor’s Degree completed in Business Administration: Accounting or related field.

    Experience

    Minimum 2-3 years of mortgage banking and/or audit experience.

    Other Qualifications

    + Proficient in both Spanish and English, including conversational and written communication skills.

    + Working knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, and USDA experience preferred with an understanding of quality control requirements.

    + Knowledge of MSP (Black Knight) and related mortgage servicing systems.

    + Knowledge of Encompass and related mortgage origination systems.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

    + Working knowledge of mortgage loan documentation.

    + Good organizational skills with diligence.

    + Willingness to learn and enhance skills.

    + Ability to adapt quickly to changes and perform in a challenging environment.

    + Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

    + Ability to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.

    + Professional and cheerful outlook with a willingness to adapt to change.

     

    Important:The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

    ABOUT US

    Popular is Puerto Rico’s leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.

     

    As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

     

    We reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers and communities, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular’s employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any such events.

     

    If you have a disability or need more information about requesting an accommodation, please contact us [email protected] email inbox is monitored for such types of requestsonly. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed exemptions or reasonable accommodations. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

     

    Are you ready for a rewarding career?

    Popular is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Learn more about us at www.popular.com and keep updated with our latest job postings atwww.jobs.popular.com.

     

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