JOB DESCRIPTION
The Director of Client Relations sets direction and provides supervision for Account Managers who oversee subservicing client relationships. In addition, this position provides strategic planning, account planning, problem solving and special project support for their client portfolio. This position is involved in decision making related to overall Client Relations departmental strategy and tactics and is a member of the senior management staff of Client Relations. This position is expected to have a solid knowledge of servicing and our product offerings, translating in the ability to support clients and Client Relations. Importantly, in leading the Account Managers, the position supports long-term relationships with subservicing clients by supporting Account Managers in their work managing clients.
Job Functions and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
- Develop Strong Client Relationships
- Develop and maintain effective external business relationships with a portfolio of clients while upholding responsibility for overall client satisfaction.
- Maintain regular and proactive contact with subservicing clients.
- Partner and communicate with internal departments across all levels within the mortgage servicing organization.
- Coordinate feedback on clients' reporting and data feeds. Facilitate any questions or enhancements from the client.
- Anticipate issues and/or problems that could impact the business for both PHH and the client and then provide valid solutions.
- Drive internal business owners to thoughtful and timely resolution and responses
- Coordinate program changes, delegations or processes based on client requests.
- Collaborate with impacted areas where appropriate i.e., information technology, legal, finance, servicing, project management office
- Must independently be able to provide routine updates and feedback to senior management.
- Coordinate, facilitate, present, and independently conduct subservicing client meetings.
- Ability to maneuver through and interpret client subservicing agreements
- Track and deliver all obligations as defined within the subservicing agreement
- Partner with internal departments to maintain satisfactory performance toward contract service levels
- Utilization of SalesForce.com to track client interactions, initiatives, and delivery of contractual obligations
- Set strategy and tactics for Client Relations
- Assist with Strategic Planning and Tactical Action Plan development and execution
- Develop performance metrics and governance controls for Account Manager functions
- Assists in the sales process directly through site visit participation or assisting sales staff with questions
- Create and maintain policies and procedures with respect to account management
- Set direction and supervise Account Managers
- Manage the operating model
- Capacity model adjustments
- Approach to assigning Account Managers and Clients
- Refining Roles and Responsibilities for Account Managers
- Identify opportunities to improve Client Relations
- Identify opportunities to provide innovative solutions and services to clients
- Drive performance to meet client requirements and business unit expectations
- Fosters Teamwork
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Cooperates, shares, and supports the goals of the corporation.
- Considers the impact on servicing, customers, and management in making decisions.
- Seeks and supports improvements to gain overall company efficiencies.
- Participates constructively in meetings.
- Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.
Key Result Areas: - Set objectives & key results (KPI's) that support our Service Excellence philosophy and standards, and monitor delivery against these to increase Customer satisfaction levels,
- Promote and instill a high performing team culture, foster talent to improve and maintain retention levels, and support change management initiatives
- Allocate resources and drive accountability to direct reports to ensure achievement of results
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Well-organized, with an ability to manage multiple priorities within strict time constraints
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Demonstrable problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to speak in front of groups
- Ability to interact in social settings with client personnel at senior levels
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Must be able to handle stressful situations and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to handle changing priorities
- Detail oriented
- Must exhibit ability to be self-motivated
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and experience:
- Four year degree from an accredited University preferred or extensive related technical work experience and industry experience may be substituted
- 10 years mortgage banking servicing experience with at least 5 years advanced
- Experience leading teams of people required
Training / Licensing Requirements: - Must pass the Company's Background Screening process prior to beginning employment. Additionally, as a condition of employment, you may be required to pass client-specific background check requirements or Federal/State licensing requirements, if applicable.
The salary range for this position is expected to be $115,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for annual bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.
#PHH ABOUT USOnity Group Inc. is a leading non-bank mortgage servicer and originator providing solutions through its primary brands, PHH Mortgage and Liberty Reverse Mortgage.
PHH Mortgage, a subsidiary of Onity Group Inc., has been providing mortgage lending and servicing solutions since 1984 and is dedicated to maintaining responsible and ethical practices while delivering an exceptional customer experience. PHH offers industry-leading mortgage solutions for the entire mortgage lifecycle, including correspondent lending, MSR/Co-Issue, subservicing, commercial servicing, reverse mortgages and portfolio retention. We are one of the largest subservicers of residential mortgages in the United States and one of only two servicers in reverse mortgage lending.
At Onity Group Inc., we consistently deliver on our commitments to customers, clients, investors and colleagues through caring service, integrity and creative solutions. This Service Excellence philosophy is embraced by meeting service standards we call CARE, which stands for Caring, Accurate, Responsive and Empowered. We expect all employees to interact and engage our colleagues and our customers with respect, courtesy and professionalism, and to achieve results consistent with our CARE standards.
Onity Group Inc. is intensely focused on hiring, developing and retaining the best talent in the industry! Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ensures that we sustain our reputation as an outstanding place to work, a great business partner and a valued community member. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Onity Group Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision; up to 3% match on 401(k) contributions; generous paid time off; company-paid life, accident and disability coverage; programs for mental, physical and financial wellness; and more. Visit jobs.onitygroup.com for details.