
Quality Assurance Analyst
Renovo Financial • Chicago, Illinois, United States
**Role & seniority: ** Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst (mid-level; ~2+ years experience)
**Stack/tools: ** Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook; advanced Excel preferred); mortgage software tools such as Salesforce; TPR portal (upload/review); vendor coordination with AMC; daily/weekly data exports
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Review/audit investor loan packages & loan files (application → credit → underwriting → closing) for compliance with investor standards and internal policies; document and route discrepancies
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Ensure TPR uploads of final investor packages within 5 business days of closing; coordinate TPR responses to clear exception items
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Monitor and manage exceptions: run daily exports, distribute exception lists, follow up with production team, clear ancillary exceptions
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Must-have skills:
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2+ years in mortgage QA/auditing
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Strong attention to detail; ability to review real estate loan documents accurately
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Analytical skills to identify trends/patterns and operational improvement areas
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Clear, persistent, non-confrontational verbal/written communication
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Ability to work independently and meet deadline-driven requirements
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Business purpose lending knowledge; real estate document/process familiarity
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel preferred
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Nice-to-haves:
- Mortgage software experience beyond Salesforce (general familiarity with lending/fulfillme
Full Description
Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst
Who We Are Renovo Financial is a dynamic and fast-growing private lender and mortgage servicer based in Chicago, dedicated to partnering with real estate investors who acquire and renovate single and multi-family residential properties. We take pride in delivering exceptional support to our clients, guiding them seamlessly from loan application to pay off with a commitment to unparalleled service. Our focus on reliability and a “win-win” approach has earned us an industry-leading repeat and referral rate, reflecting the strong relationships we build with our clients.
Position Summary The Quality Assurance Analyst will be responsible for reviewing and auditing investor loan packages and processes to ensure compliance with investor standards, internal policies and quality benchmarks. This role will assist the AVP, Fulfillment Quality in all related TPR activities. Ultimately, this will further improve / underline company optics as a strong loan originator / seller and will be crucial in Renovo’s internal efforts to maximize capital strategies (including, but not limited to, securitization).
Responsibilities Loan File Review & Compliance
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of loan files throughout the life of the loan, including applications, credit reports, underwriting and closing documents to ensure they meet company and investor standards
- Document any discrepancies found during audits and communicate findings to relevant departments to resolve issues
- Review and recognize the different TPR requirements for each investor that Renovo lends with
- Upload Final Investor packages to the TPR portal within 5 business days of closing date
- Assist AVP, Fulfillment Quality with monthly quality performance reviews for POD members
TPR & Vendor Coordination
- Coordinate with Renovo’s external third-party vendors (AMC) on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to discuss exception pool statuses
*** TPR Response Coordination:** Maintain exception clearing frequency in line with the weekly trade process
- Respond/Upload documents to remedy exception items in TPR portal
Exception Management & Monitoring
- Daily Data exports to sort/monitor existing and new exceptions
- Distribute outstanding exception lists to responsible production team members
- Maintain consistent contact & regular follow-up with production team members over outstanding exceptions
- Clear any / all ancillary exception items possible without team member involvement
Be the Culture
- Bring Renovo’s values to life through your actions, choices, and commitment to a shared purpose
All other duties as assigned
What We Look For
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent experience in mortgage lending or quality assurance
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality assurance or auditing in the mortgage lending industry
- In-depth knowledge of business purpose lending including real estate documents and loan processes
- Prior experience in identifying operational inefficiencies and recommending solutions
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing loan files and documents
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members. This requires the ability to be persistent, concise and non-confrontational when reviewing other’s work
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to issue resolution
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with advanced excel experience preferred
- Knowledge of mortgage software tools, such as Salesforce
At Renovo, we’re building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills because we believe diverse voices make us stronger. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all identities and experiences.