VP, Mortgage Specialty Lending Operations

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app. Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you’ll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer’s needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate. Job Summary Provides technical, operational, and collateral‑tracking support for Mortgage Specialty Finance activities, including lending platform system conversions, financing transactions, and ongoing portfolio administration. Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities Strictly adheres to Bank Secrecy Act requirements and applies organizational policies and procedures in all activities.Provides operational and technical support for specialty mortgage finance transactions, including MSR financing, servicing advances, EBO and other structured mortgage finance products.Leads and supports the conversion and implementation of the specialty mortgage finance lending platform, including requirements gathering, process redesign, user acceptance testing, data migration validation, and post‑conversion maintenance.Partners with IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure the lending platform supports collateral tracking, reporting, advance mechanics, funding workflows.Oversees collateral tracking, reporting, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to internal stakeholders and external financing partners.Acts as an operational liaison between internal teams (Business Development, Credit, Treasury, Compliance, and IT) and external counterparties to facilitate efficient transaction execution and ongoing portfolio administration.Develops, documents, and maintains operational workflows, procedures, and controls to support scalable growth, platform functionality, and regulatory compliance.Identifies process gaps, system limitations, and operational risks and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, controls, automation, and data quality.Assists with audits, examinations, due diligence requests, and internal reviews related to specialty mortgage finance operations and systems. Required Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency.Thorough knowledge of banking policies, procedures, products and services.Able to effectively and persuasively express self, using language and grammar in a professional manner.Able to plan, schedule and organize professional schedule to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.Able to provide a high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.Demonstrates commitment to quality customer service and ability to meet or exceed service goals.Able to analyze and record detailed information.Able to research, analyze, identify viable options, draw sound conclusions, present findings and make thoughtful recommendations considering overall risk and short-term and long-term impact. Industry And Work Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in Mortgage Warehouse or MSR financing or equivalent position required.Banking compliance or risk management experience preferred. Academic Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent education and related training or experience required. Benefits Available To Employees Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees. Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceAmeris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employmentLife Insurance provided at no additional cost to employeesAccidental Death & Dismemberment CoverageLong-Term Disability CoveragePaid Sick and Vacation Leave11 HolidaysVolunteer/Service DayEmployee Stock Purchase Plan401(k) Retirement PlanAmeris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the planFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountHealth Reimbursement ArrangementSupplemental Life & Other Insurance PlansIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceLegal InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Advocacy Program Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)AT&T Employee DiscountWellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards Employee Referral IncentiveEducation AssistanceEmployee Resource Groups Banking Advantages For Employees In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services. Free Interest CheckingFree Safe Deposit BoxFree Money Orders, Travelers’ Checks and Cashier ChecksDiscount on Mortgage Origination FeeFree Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill PaymentEmployee Banking Perks Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicantss of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.