Team Lead IS Data Systems (On-site)

About the Role

At Newrez, we bring big thinkers and caring doers together to make home happen. We’re a team built on heart and hustle, united by a commitment to show up for our customers, our communities, and each other. We believe that when our people thrive, homeowners thrive—and that’s why we invest in your growth, wellbeing, and ability to make an impact.

The Team Lead IS Data Systems is responsible for daily and monthly activities that provide technical support and development for the reporting, remittance, and reconciliation functions of our Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, or Private investor portfolios. This role includes technical support and report development for the setup, reporting, and remitting on new investors, working with business partners to review files and automations, and training staff on processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly reports are run and delivered to business partners accurately and on time.
• Work with less senior staff to maintain and follow procedures and controls within the monthly process.
• Collaborate with less senior staff and business partners to complete project requirements documents, detailing data inputs, outputs, formatting, and file types.
• Develop project plans with assigned business analysts, ensuring all requirements are understood and accounted for.
• Complete first review of code to verify requirements are met before presenting to the business.
• Resolve coding issues, including formatting problems, with business partners.
• Provide technical expertise for creating or updating process owner’s policies and procedures.
• Confirm projects are completed timely and accurately.
• Perform calculations involving interest, percentages, and basic accounting functions (e.g., balancing accounts, computing rates, ratios, and percentages).
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve data issues.
• Propose solutions for future process enhancements.
• Provide guidance and oversight to less senior team members.
• Assist manager in determining best practices.
• Create assignments and track internal and external audits to completion.
• Use Microsoft Excel and T-SQL for data analysis and reporting.
• Handle ad-hoc reporting or research as directed by management.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology.
• 6+ years of Investor Reporting experience.
• 6+ years of data systems experience.
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel experience.
• Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) experience preferred.
• T-SQL or other database reporting experience required.
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) experience required.
• Servicing Director knowledge is a plus.
• Strong math skills and knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in assessing internal control weaknesses.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, learn quickly, and think strategically.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with Senior Management and other business units.
• Working understanding of operational risks and related controls.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Ability to research and execute alternative methods when roadblocks are encountered.

This role requires an on-site presence, as essential functions cannot be performed remotely.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid Maternity Leave, Parental Bonding Leave, and Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Tuition & Certification reimbursement.
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program.
• Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund to support team members experiencing hardships.

Community & Engagement

• 1 company-paid Volunteer Time Off day (over 40,000 volunteer hours contributed since inception).
• Matching Gifts Program—dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000.
• Access to grants, nonprofit resources, and volunteer opportunities.
• More than $6,000,000 donated since 2020.
• 1 in 5 employees participates in at least one Employee Resource Group (ERG).