Deal Structuring Manager

Homeward

. Develop deal structures that balance valuation, risk, market conditions, property conditions, and conversion potential.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop deal structures that balance valuation, risk, market conditions, property conditions, and conversion potential.
Provide expert guidance to sales, transaction teams, and General Managers to address underwriting questions and ensure all deals result in a positive and profitable outcome for both customers and Homeward.
Use creative problem-solving and sound judgment within buy-box guidelines to resolve challenges and mitigate risks effectively.
Evaluate property values based on condition, repairs, and market trends to ensure accurate pricing aligned with financing standards.
Utilize market insights, economic data, and product lifecycle knowledge to drive pricing strategies and profitability.
Analyze inspection reports to identify necessary structural, mechanical, or cosmetic repairs and renovations.
Determine repair solutions that balance risk mitigation with customer retention, including negotiating repairs versus credits.
Approve repair photos and receipts, ensuring compliance with contract terms and standards.
Partner with finance, sales, customer service, and operations teams to streamline processes and close deals effectively.
Mentor team members on valuation methods, repair standards, and best practices to improve overall performance.
Meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for property assessments, repairs, and customer service tasks.
Stay updated on industry trends and regulations to ensure compliance and proactively manage risks.
Assist with pre-inspection valuations and provide weekend availability as needed to maintain smooth operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
3+ years of combined experience in residential property underwriting, valuations, inspection reviews, or related fields, with proven expertise in assessing property risks, values, and market trends within the real estate industry.
Skilled in reviewing diverse inspection reports, including residential, electrical, plumbing, well, septic, WDI, roof inspections, and more.
Familiarity with conventional lending standards and multiple types of repairs, along with the ability to estimate repair costs when exact quotes are unavailable.
Strong understanding of unit economics and product lifecycle processes.
Excellent ability to analyze data, translate insights into actionable strategies, and balance business growth with risk mitigation.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Proficient in time management and organization, ensuring efficient task handling and adherence to deadlines.
Self-starter with a passion for the real estate industry, demonstrating self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to achieve goals autonomously.
Entrepreneurial spirit, solution-oriented mindset, and comfort operating in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments without predefined solutions.
Strong judgment and decision-making skills to balance risk mitigation and business opportunities effectively.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation: $86,500 base + variable earnings
Remote-first environment (our Headquarters are in Austin, TX)
Exciting stock option grant for every full-time employee
401(k) employer contribution match
Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Twenty days of vacation, five sick days, twelve company holidays, and two floating holidays each year
Generous paid parental leave of up to 14 weeks

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Hard Skills & Tools

property underwritingvaluationsinspection reviewsrepair cost estimationdata analysispricing strategiesrisk mitigationmarket analysisunit economicsproduct lifecycle knowledge

Soft Skills

creative problem-solvingsound judgmentmentoringcommunicationtime managementorganizationself-motivationinitiativedecision-makingentrepreneurial spirit

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree (preferred)