Licensing Officer- Regulatory

Newrez•Coppell, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers & business partners through superior service, simple processes, and effective communications. We deliver on this mission by empowering our employees by encouraging and recognizing superior performance and innovative solutions, by promoting teamwork and divisional cooperation. Primary Function The Licensing Officer will support the Legal Department and work closely with the business on various projects. The role will assist and facilitate the business' ability to conduct financial activities in compliance with applicable licensing laws and regulations. He or she will work with the business and other areas of the company to file license applications, waivers, exemption requests, and license renewals. This role will conduct state licensing legal research and other licensing project work as needed. Principal Duties List of required duties below. Distinguish on-site duties with a . Researches requirements to obtain state licenses, as necessary, based on changes in business activities or applicable licensing statutes and regulations. Preparation of new state license applications, maintenance of existing company, branch and MLO licenses, and coordination and timely filing of all license renewals. Follow up on status of applications, troubleshoot problems/resolve issues, report to management on current status of all applications, and see applications through to completion. Track and provide notice of all upcoming licensing deadlines, including applicable compliance requirements. Monitor continuing education requirements for MLOs and ensure they are met prior to license renewals. Periodically perform compliance checks to ensure MLO information is accurate in NMLS and employee files. Monitor and promptly respond to all licensing authority requests and correspondence. Ensure appropriate organization, documentation and reporting on each of the foregoing. Performs related duties as assigned by management. These essential functions are fundamental to the role, and must be performed on-site, as they cannot physically be performed remotely. In addition, the Company has determined that an in-person presence is important to critical components of our work, including oversight, training, collaboration, and productivity. Items not marked () as essential on-site, may still require partial on-site work to perform the role satisfactorily.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
4+ years experience in corporate compliance and/or regulatory matters, preferably for a state licensed loan originator or servicer.
Extensive knowledge of the NMLS System
Experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and internal/external business partners.
Outstanding initiative, attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management skills required.
Ability to handle and effectively prioritize multiple assignments in critical situations and successfully meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and strong follow up skills.
Develop and work for effective improvement of licensing processes to achieve maximum efficiency, accuracy and data integrity.
Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
Proficient in Microsoft suite products.

Responsibilities

Researches requirements to obtain state licenses, as necessary, based on changes in business activities or applicable licensing statutes and regulations.
Preparation of new state license applications, maintenance of existing company, branch and MLO licenses, and coordination and timely filing of all license renewals.
Follow up on status of applications, troubleshoot problems/resolve issues, report to management on current status of all applications, and see applications through to completion.
Track and provide notice of all upcoming licensing deadlines, including applicable compliance requirements.
Monitor continuing education requirements for MLOs and ensure they are met prior to license renewals.
Periodically perform compliance checks to ensure MLO information is accurate in NMLS and employee files.
Monitor and promptly respond to all licensing authority requests and correspondence.
Ensure appropriate organization, documentation and reporting on each of the foregoing.
Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave
Pet insurance
Adoption Assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Loan Program
The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members
Newrez NOW: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more
1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions