Director of Mortgage Lending – Job # 3772-5759

Symicor Group•Waukesha, WI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Our bank client is seeking to fill a Director of Mortgage Lending role in the Waukesha, WI market. The successful candidate will take strategic leadership responsibility for all mortgage lending operations. This executive-level position will be responsible for developing and executing complex and comprehensive mortgage strategies that deliver on the vision, mission, and brand of the organization. This position comes with a generous salary of up to $175K and a full benefits package. (This is not a remote position)

Requirements

Five or more years of senior management experience in the mortgage industry is required.
Ten or more years technical experience in mortgage lending operations.
Maintain all required NMLS, state and Safe Act Licensing requirements as required for control person purposes.
Excellent Leadership and communication skills.
Working knowledge of Fannie, Freddie, FHA/VA loans.
Ability to lead a team, analyze complex situations, and problem solve.
Ability to properly develop and manage internal controls.
Ability to understand complex laws and regulations that govern mortgage lending.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Prefer experience with the Encompass platform.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the leadership team to determine and implement the corporate culture, strategic plans, tactics, budgets, and priorities of the organization.
Providing strategic and executive leadership for all lending operations.
Overseeing the management of the lending operating department, including origination, processing, underwriting, servicing, and closing.
Leading efforts to transform and improve the performance efficiency of the business units through innovative solutions, ultimately reducing the cost of origination.
Developing and executing strategies to help the organization to become a great mortgage lender, including improving service levels, increasing revenue and productivity, and solution development.
Developing and executing plans for process improvement efforts, developing and managing budgets and tactics, and managing forecasting sand taffing needs to support steady growth and loan volume.
Establishing, monitoring, and reporting on operating activity and key metrics to ensure processes are efficient, effective, and compliant with quality standards, laws and regulations, and investor guidelines.
Providing expert guidance and coaching to the team for advancement.