AVP, Branch Manager

Wintrust Financial Corporation • Minneapolis, MN

4d • $43,888 • Onsite

About The Position

The Branch Manager will be responsible for leading a team of loan officers to achieve production goals and growth through strategic initiatives, coaching, mentoring and problem solving. As a Branch Manager, you will be proactive in retaining current employees and driving sales performance. You will lead by example through encouraging open communication, and trust between sales and operational departments. You will also strive to engage team members in healthy competition!

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years’ mortgage loan origination experience
• 2+ years’ previous management experience or proven leadership ability
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including EXCEL
• Thorough understanding of product/underwriting guidelines and compliance criteria
• Able to effectively analyze credit, capacity, assets, and collateral
• Ability to provide constructive criticism with a collaborative outcome
• Ability to handle personal matters in a discreet and professional manner
• Quest to continually learn and educate self on industry practices and market indicators

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of Sales Encompass a plus

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and onboard top-tier loan officers with proven referral networks and a strong track record of production.
• Build partnerships with realtors, builders, and other local professionals to establish a sustainable pipeline of purchase business and increase market penetration.
• Leverage existing industry relationships to generate consistent, high-quality referral business and expand the company’s market presence.
• Manage the day-to-day loan origination process from point of contact to closing of the loan
• Monitor and manage daily production activity to ensure a high level of efficiency and profitability
• Assist team in cultivating new and ongoing business through referrals
• Develop and mentor a successful sales team capable of consistently meeting and exceeding monthly stats/production goals
• Maintain a high level of integrity of daily functions
• Create a sense of teamwork, synergy and pride
• Ability to access individual team member’s strengths and areas of improvement
• Promote a high level of customer service with borrower exchange, 3rd party vendors, and real estate agents
• Manage schedules, time off, commission reports, and overtime
• Perform additional duties as required

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed