What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Policy Analyst position at Anza Mortgage Insurance Corporation?
Anza MI is a fintech startup using technology and analytics to drive growth & innovation within the US mortgage market.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower homeownership by mitigating credit risk through mortgage insurance. We strive to leverage technology and operational excellence to deliver exceptional service to our lender and servicer partners, offer reliable and secure capital support for our insureds, generate leading returns for our shareholders, and foster a fulfilling, rewarding environment for our team members.
Technology Forward
We differentiate ourselves by designing, architecting, and developing our operating systems in-house. This unique approach creates a platform tailored to the needs of today's housing market. It positions us to achieve unparalleled processing efficiency and adaptability to changing industry standards and customer demands. Fundamentally, we are a process optimization company that harnesses technology to revolutionize the mortgage insurance experience and fulfill our mission.
Customer Centric
We dedicate ourselves to provide competitive pricing tailored to risk profiles. Our commitment to our partners goes beyond pricing and product offerings. We prioritize a customer-centric approach focused on meeting customer needs and enhancing their experience. This approach is underpinned by transparency throughout the process and prompt issue resolution.
Risk Management Excellence
Risk Management is our foundation. Our risk management framework uses advanced technology, innovative strategies, and modern modeling techniques to manage risks ranging from credit risk to information security risk. Our customers and partners can rely on us to handle their information with the utmost care and responsibility. Our dedication to risk management is designed to reassure our partners about our stability and reliability.
About The Role
The Credit Policy Analyst will play a supporting role in building and scaling Anza’s credit governance framework. Reporting to the Head of Credit Policy, this role sits at the intersection of credit policy interpretation, exception management, data analysis, and GSE change implementation.
This position is responsible for supporting consistent, defensible application of Anza’s underwriting and servicing guidelines while helping identify and document emerging credit trends through data.
This is an opportunity to grow within a lean, fast-moving Risk organization and to have direct visibility into how credit policy, pricing, QC, underwriting, and operational execution align to support responsible growth
What You'll Do
Credit Policy & Exception Governance
We’re committed to creating an environment where our team members can thrive both professionally and personally. We currently offer:
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower homeownership by mitigating credit risk through mortgage insurance. We strive to leverage technology and operational excellence to deliver exceptional service to our lender and servicer partners, offer reliable and secure capital support for our insureds, generate leading returns for our shareholders, and foster a fulfilling, rewarding environment for our team members.
Technology Forward
We differentiate ourselves by designing, architecting, and developing our operating systems in-house. This unique approach creates a platform tailored to the needs of today's housing market. It positions us to achieve unparalleled processing efficiency and adaptability to changing industry standards and customer demands. Fundamentally, we are a process optimization company that harnesses technology to revolutionize the mortgage insurance experience and fulfill our mission.
Customer Centric
We dedicate ourselves to provide competitive pricing tailored to risk profiles. Our commitment to our partners goes beyond pricing and product offerings. We prioritize a customer-centric approach focused on meeting customer needs and enhancing their experience. This approach is underpinned by transparency throughout the process and prompt issue resolution.
Risk Management Excellence
Risk Management is our foundation. Our risk management framework uses advanced technology, innovative strategies, and modern modeling techniques to manage risks ranging from credit risk to information security risk. Our customers and partners can rely on us to handle their information with the utmost care and responsibility. Our dedication to risk management is designed to reassure our partners about our stability and reliability.
About The Role
The Credit Policy Analyst will play a supporting role in building and scaling Anza’s credit governance framework. Reporting to the Head of Credit Policy, this role sits at the intersection of credit policy interpretation, exception management, data analysis, and GSE change implementation.
This position is responsible for supporting consistent, defensible application of Anza’s underwriting and servicing guidelines while helping identify and document emerging credit trends through data.
This is an opportunity to grow within a lean, fast-moving Risk organization and to have direct visibility into how credit policy, pricing, QC, underwriting, and operational execution align to support responsible growth
What You'll Do
Credit Policy & Exception Governance
- Support the interpretation and application of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac credit guidelines
- Document policy interpretations and credit exceptions with clear rationale
- Maintain centralized decision logs and precedent tracking
- Identify emerging gray-area trends and recommend guidance updates
- Write and maintain SQL queries to support exception tracking, trend analysis, and risk reporting
- Help develop and maintain reporting on exception volume/types, pricing-impacting scenarios, and QC feedback themes
- Identify patterns in loan data that may indicate credit box drift
- Assist in monitoring and summarizing GSE guideline updates
- Support translation of policy changes into internal procedures and system requirements
- Maintain change logs and implementation tracking
- Partner closely with Underwriting, QC, Pricing, and Operations
- Support development of scalable data-driven workflows
- Minimum Education- Bachelor’s Degree
- Preferred Education-Master’s Degree
- 1-3 years of experience in mortgage underwriting, credit policy, QC, or related functions (or equivalent internship/academic experience)
- Familiarity of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Selling Guide requirements
- Proficiency in SQL, able to write queries independently against structured data
- Ability to document clear, consistent policy interpretations and exception rationales
- Strong written communication skills and ability to operate independently in a startup environment
We’re committed to creating an environment where our team members can thrive both professionally and personally. We currently offer:
- Competitive Compensation – Including salary and performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, and mental wellness support.
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company matching.
- Career advancement opportunities with business growth.
- Inclusive Culture – A diverse, collaborative, and supportive workplace where every voice is valued.
- Perks & Extras – Generous PTO, team events, wellness programs, and more.
- Hybrid- Work schedule