New Market Branch Manager

U.S. Bank•Kent, WA

3d•$49,000 - $70,350

About The Position

The New Market Branch Manager assists the Mortgage Retail Regional Manager in leading and managing Mortgage Loan Originators to achieve production goals, operational excellence, market growth, and regional profitability. The role recruits, interviews, onboards, and trains talent and proactively works to retain current employees. It maintains a personal pipeline of retail mortgage loans for an assigned geographic region or market segment and requires active participation in local and state mortgage banking, realtor, and builder trade associations, along with a thorough understanding of mortgage industry knowledge and current issues. The manager communicates business goals, objectives, and company performance results to staff, promotes an effective sales environment, and builds collaborative partnerships with other U.S. Bank business lines to foster customer relationships and additional product sales. The position ensures compliance with banking laws and regulations and requires staff to complete compliance training. It requires National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration under the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation Z, including a criminal background and credit check. Failure to meet or maintain registration requirements may result in withdrawal of an offer or termination of employment.

Requirements

Typically a high school diploma or equivalent.
Typically two or more years of experience as a Mortgage Loan Originator.
NMLS registration under the terms of the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation Z, including the required registration process and criminal background and credit check.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of sales strategies, mortgage products and services, operations, and current market trends.
Demonstrated new business development and relationship management skills.
Well-developed customer service and relations skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
At least two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Mortgage Retail Regional Manager in leading and managing Mortgage Loan Originators to achieve production goals, operational excellence, market growth, and regional profitability.
Interview, recruit, onboard, and train talent, and proactively support employee retention.
Maintain a personal pipeline of retail mortgage loans for an assigned geographic region or market segment.
Participate in local and state mortgage banking, realtor, and builder trade associations and maintain knowledge of mortgage industry developments and current issues.
Communicate business goals, objectives, and company performance results to staff and promote an effective sales environment.
Establish collaborative partnerships with other U.S. Bank business lines to grow customer relationships and additional product sales.
Ensure compliance with banking laws and regulations and require staff to complete compliance training.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
Basic term and optional term life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
Paid vacation of two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure.
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
Adoption assistance.
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Eligibility for incentives based on employee production under the applicable incentive plan.