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VP Compliance Counsel

Miami, FL, USA

159 Days ago

Job Description


Overview:

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1993, Bayview Asset Management is an investment management firm focused on investments in mortgage and consumer credit, including whole loans, asset-backed securities, mortgage servicing rights, and other credit-related assets.

POSITION SUMMARY:


The VP Compliance Counsel will provide comprehensive regulatory, operational, and compliance oversight for Silver Hill Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayview. This role will support the organization?s commercial mortgage origination and servicing ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulatory requirements and internal policies. Silver Hill Capital is a key business within Bayview, encompassing commercial loan servicing, non-agency/DSCR/niche loan origination, and small balance commercial loan origination functions.

This business-oriented role will play a key part in quality assurance, oversight activities, and third-party risk reviews. The Compliance Counsel is responsible for helping ensure the subsidiary adheres to applicable federal and state laws, supports licensing efforts, responds to audits and exams, and delivers practical compliance guidance for day-to-day operations. The role will work closely with the business to develop practical, risk-focused solutions that support growth while maintaining compliance. Experience in national commercial mortgage originations and servicing is required, with a strong preference for candidates familiar with the non-QM (Non-Qualified Mortgage) space. This will be a fully remote role.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide operational and regulatory compliance guidance to commercial mortgage origination and servicing teams.
  • Support the entity?s compliance management system and corporate governance structure
  • Support, assist and manage state and federal licensing compliance requirements, including new applications, renewals, reporting and related regulatory filings.
  • Provide compliance and legal support specific to non-QM (Non-Qualified Mortgage), non-agency, DSCR, niche product loan originations, including reviewing product structures and operational practices.
  • Support quality control reviews, oversight functions, and third-party risk assessments.
  • Work proactively with business leaders to understand operational needs and develop compliant business solutions or recommendations.
  • Coordinate and respond to regulatory examinations, investor audits, and internal compliance reviews.
  • Develop and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, compliance controls, and documentation
  • Participate and help develop risk assessments, compliance testing, and internal investigations.
  • Monitor applicable industry, federal and state laws and assist in implementation across operations.
  • Support legal and operational matters such as contract interpretation, change management, vendor management, and internal reviews.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate legal and compliance considerations into strategic and operational initiatives.
  • Other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications:


  • Juris Doctor (JD) and 8 ? 10 years' experience with legal and/or compliance in commercial mortgage or financial services.
  • Experience in national commercial mortgage origination and servicing is required, preferably with exposure to non-QM or non-agency/niche loan products.
  • Hands-on experience with licensing compliance, including application, renewal, and reporting processes at the state and/or federal level.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements affecting commercial mortgage origination and servicing.
  • Experience supporting business operations with practical legal and compliance advice.

SKILLS:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Business-oriented with a solutions-focused mindset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registration

  • Juris Doctor
  • Active Bar Admission in the United States
  • Familiarity with Sales Force

LOCATION and COMPENSATION:

  • This role will likely be remote unless we find a qualified person in one of our office locations.
  • If local to one of the above office areas, this role may also be a hybrid work (Mon/Fri wfh, Tues ? Thurs in the office), otherwise remote.
  • Salary may vary based on work experience, market conditions, location, and qualifications/training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle, touch or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.


EEOC:

Bayview is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Banking, Compliance/Regulatory, Lending, Secured Finance

Designation

Counsel

Key Skills Required

SalesAsset ManagementAssuranceAttention to DetailBusiness OperationsChange ManagementCommunicationCompetenceComplianceCompliance ManagementCompliance TestingComprehensiveCorporate GovernanceDocumentationEqual Employment OpportunityFinancial ServicesFocusedGovernanceGuidanceImplementationInternal ComplianceInterpretationInvestment ManagementLoan OriginationLoan ServicingManagementMicrosoft WordOrientationPracticalQuality AssuranceQuality ControlRegulatory ComplianceRegulatory RequirementsReportingRisk ReviewsState LawsTrainingVendor ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten and Verbal Communication

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Executive

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 0 - 0 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Silver Hill Funding

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

Location

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