Lock Desk/Secondary
Description

SNMC is seeking a Lock Desk/Secondary Analyst who thrives at the intersection of analytics, decision-making, and mortgage operations. This role is ideal for candidates who are either quantitatively strong (math, finance, analytics mindset) or bring hands-on mortgage pricing / secondary market experience.


You will be a key contributor to our capital markets execution, serving as the operational and analytical link between our production teams and Secondary Marketing. This position plays a direct role in managing pricing accuracy, lock policy integrity, and pipeline risk.


This is a fast-paced, high-visibility role for someone who enjoys problem solving, numbers, and being trusted to make sound decisions.


What You’ll Do

  • Execute rate locks with investors while ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and optimal execution
  • Manage re-locks, extensions, lock changes, and cancellations, balancing service and margin protection
  • Serve as a pricing resource for Loan Originators in complex or time-sensitive scenarios
  • Enforce and interpret rate lock policies to maintain operational discipline and risk control
  • Act as the primary liaison between Production and Secondary Marketing
  • Monitor pipeline activity and help maintain pricing integrity across the company
  • Respond to inquiries with urgency and professionalism in a deadline-driven environment
  • Contribute to a culture that values accountability, responsiveness, and teamwork
Requirements

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role


This position is well suited for individuals who:

  • Naturally think in terms of numbers, risk, and tradeoffs
  • Stay calm under time pressure while making accurate decisions
  • Enjoy solving pricing or policy puzzles
  • Are highly detail-oriented but also understand the broader business impact
  • Can balance service mindset with sound judgment

Core Qualifications:

  • Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude
  • Critical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data analysis, logical thinking)
  • Professional communication skills across departments
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • Self-starter who takes ownership of outcomes


Preferred Background


We welcome candidates from either of these profiles:


Mortgage Experience Track

  • 1+ year Lock Desk, pricing, or secondary marketing experience or
  • 3+ years broader mortgage operations experience
  • Familiarity with rate lock mechanics and secondary market execution

Analytical / Quantitative Track

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Business Analytics, or similar field
  • Strong academic or practical foundation in numbers and data-driven decisions

Additional Plus Factors

  • Experience with Polly and Encompass
  • Working knowledge of the secondary mortgage market
  • Prior exposure to capital markets, trading, pricing, or risk management environments

Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk, while working on a computer.