• In-depth knowledge of insurance products and services including knowledge of policy forms, terms/conditions. • Maintain thorough knowledge of the insurance marketplace as well as develop and maintain significant relationships with key underwriters, ensuring thorough evaluation of qualified companies in the marketplace. • Responsible for assessing client needs, designing solutions and negotiating with insurance carriers to obtain most appropriate coverage plans for clients. • Market client business, typically of higher complexity, to a variety of insurance carriers, new and renewal business. • Identify appropriate carriers, submit applications for quotes, negotiate favorable rates including terms & conditions and prepare Insurance Proposals. • Stay current on industry news, products, coverage and technology. • Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor. • Attend company meetings, educational workshops, carrier functions, staff meetings, and networking events when requested.

• Define and evolve the global Payments & Risk Operations strategy and operating model • Partner with Product and Commercial teams to support rollout of PhorestPay features across regions • Lead payments partner strategy, governance, and performance management • Improve onboarding, support, and risk processes through automation and optimisation • Use data and insights to drive operational decisions and performance improvements • Establish strong incident management and risk mitigation frameworks • Enable and influence regional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality payments experiences • Lead and develop a team of payments specialists

• Lead and develop a global team of private markets risk and data analytics professionals, setting high analytical standards, review standards, and best practices. • Own the processing of large volumes of data to identify trends in performance; empowering investment recommendations, client reporting, and market-wide analysis. • Design, evolve and refine risk and analytics models and frameworks in partnership with asset class research teams, including anomaly detections, scenario analysis and stress testing. • Partner with Aksia’s clients to understand and address their risk and analytics needs. • Monitor areas of potential risk for Aksia’s products, including diversification testing, investment guidelines, and underperforming investments. • Engage with GPs to enhance data quality and coverage. • Collaborate with Technology and Data teams to further develop Aksia’s internal databases and analytics platforms on improved usage of collected data.

Role Description Our client is seeking an experienced Senior DE Underwriter to join a growing California-based mortgage lender. This position is fully remote but requires residency in the state of California. The ideal candidate will have a strong underwriting background across both Agency and FHA products, an active Direct Endorsement (DE) certification, and the ability to analyze complex borrower profiles including self-employed income and alternative documentation loans. - Underwrite and issue loan decisions for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA mortgage loans. - Analyze personal and business tax returns, income, assets, credit, and collateral. - Evaluate WVOE, P&L, Bank Statement, DSCR, and Asset-based documentation. - Ensure loans meet investor and agency compliance standards. - Communicate underwriting decisions and conditions clearly to internal teams. - Collaborate with Account Managers, Loan Officers, and Brokers to resolve conditions quickly. - Maintain accuracy, efficiency, and strong turn times in a high-volume environment. Qualifications - Minimum 5 years of residential mortgage underwriting experience. - Active FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) required (used within past 11 months). - Proficient in Encompass LOS, CoreLogic FraudGuard, and AUS systems (DU, LPA, Total Scorecard). - Strong working knowledge of Agency and FHA guidelines. - Skilled at income calculation for self-employed borrowers. - Experience with Non-QM or alternative documentation loans preferred. - Must be currently employed in the mortgage industry (no gaps exceeding 12 months). - Must reside in California. Requirements - Base Salary: $70,000–$100,000 (based on experience). - Bonus: Monthly eligibility after 2 years (based on funding volume). - Benefits: Health Insurance, SIMPLE IRA (3% match), PTO, 5 sick days. - Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. PST. - Work Model: Remote – California residents only. - Must utilize own workstation (computer and 2 monitors); employer does not provide equipment. - In-person orientation required for candidates residing within 150 miles of the North Hollywood, CA headquarter location. Benefits - Health Insurance. - SIMPLE IRA (3% match). - PTO. - 5 sick days.