IT Administrator, Valon Mortgage
$80-100k
5 days a week in office
AI-native operating system for mortgage servicing
Job no longer available
AI-native operating system for mortgage servicing
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$80-100k
5 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power the future of homeownership with modern servicing technology.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience across IT domains such as computer and network administration, Google Workspace, identity and access management, service management, and business systems
- Highly independent, capable of resolving complex issues while knowing when to escalate
- Strong customer service mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional support
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Skilled at problem-solving and prioritization in high-demand situations
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated learner who quickly adapts to new technologies
- Experience with security remediation, audits, and compliance best practices
What the job involves
- The Valon IT team is small, scrappy, and built on trust. Everyone takes full ownership of their work and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty to solve problems fast
- You’ll be expected to take initiative and work independently, but you’ll never be on your own - we’ve got each other’s backs. It’s an ideal environment to dive into a wide range of technologies, make a big impact, and grow quickly in a fast-paced startup
- We’re looking for someone to lead IT operations at Valon’s New York City office. You’ll be the on-site expert keeping everything running smoothly - from hardware and network setup to system access and day-to-day support
- While your primary focus will be the NYC office, you’ll also provide hands-on support to our executive team and help remote employees stay connected and productive
- You’ll test and roll out new technologies, streamline our operations, and be a key player in how Valon powers its fast-paced, tech-driven workplace
- Be on-site in our NYC office Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with flexibility for occasional after-hours maintenance
- Serve as the go-to IT contact for the NYC office - owning issues end-to-end, providing top-notch support, and keeping everything running smoothly
- Manage onboarding and offboarding, including device setup (Mac & Windows), provisioning software access, and laptop shipments as needed
- Set up and maintain office infrastructure such as networks, video conferencing systems, printers, cameras, and conference rooms
- Track and restock hardware inventory as needed
- Respond quickly to helpdesk requests and ensure tickets are resolved promptly
- Document processes and identify opportunities to automate and improve IT workflows
- Lead or support projects that enhance the security, scalability, and efficiency of Valon’s IT systems
Our take
The mortgage servicing market is huge but surprisingly outdated. In the US alone, it covers roughly $13T in mortgages, yet many servicers still use legacy systems and manual processes to manage payments, compliance and customer support. Because mortgage servicing involves complex regulations and many exceptions, these older systems can be inefficient and costly to run, creating a strong opportunity for modern technology to improve how the industry operates.
Valon is trying to modernize this space with ValonOS, an AI-native operating system built specifically for mortgage servicing. The platform doesn't just store loan data, it also captures the rules and workflows behind servicing decisions. This allows companies to automate routine processes, improve visibility into operations, and manage compliance more easily. To prove the system works, Valon has also built and run its own large mortgage servicing business on the platform.
The company has gained strong backing from major industry players too. Investor Rithm Capital Corp. plans to roll out Valon's technology to over 4M homeowners through Newrez, one of the largest US mortgage servicers. If this rollout succeed, it could demonstrate that modern, AI-driven systems can operate at industry scale and potentially reshape mortgage servicing.
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Insights
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Oct 2024
$100m
SERIES C
Jul 2024
$69.8m
LATE VC
Total funding: $348.8m
Company benefits
- Compensation: You’ll receive a highly competitive compensation package with room to grow.
- Time Away: We offer a generous PTO program, sick time, and company holidays.
- Flexible Work: Remote, hybrid, or in-office. We’ve got it all and aim for you to work where it works. Where possible, we offer geographic flexibility.
- Health Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance are all company-sponsored to keep you healthy and strong.
- Parental Leave: Birthing and non-birthing parents receive 12 weeks of fully paid time to welcome a new child.
Company HQ
Union Square, New York, NY
Leadership
Andrew Wang
(Co-Founder & CEO)Andrew studied Computer Science at Harvard before interning as a Software Engineer at The White House and Google. He was also an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and spent 4 years as a Principal to Soros Fund Management.
Linda Du
(COO)Linda studied Computer Science and Statistics at Harvard. She then worked at Samlyn Capital and Two Sigma prior to co-founding Valon in 2020.
Jake Mintz
(CPO)Prior to joining Valon in 2024, Jake was the Head of Product, Consumer at Stipe. He also spent 7 years at Google as a Product Lead, Camera (Android/Google Pixel, Head of Product, VR/AR (Media, Communications) and as the Head of Product, Business Management.
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