AVP, Branch Manager (Mortgage)

Build your career with a company that is rateda top 20 lender nationallyfor VA HomeLoans! Veterans FirstMortgage is an FHA/VA home lender. Come join a team that trains you from the ground up! Veterans First Mortgage employees striveto give each and every borroweran exceptional customer experience. We have a visionary marketing team with a cutting-edge lead program. Our in-house team of loan officersprocessors underwriters andclosers share one goal:to make the loan process swift simple and compliant. Military members make up a large part of our demographic. An increasing number of veterans are using their home loan benefits. Come take advantage of this momentum andfeel a great satisfaction in helpingthose that serve our country.

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• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical dental vision life a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few

• Family-friendly work hours

• With 175 community bank locations we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career

• Promote from within culture

Why join this team

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit

• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Job Description Summary:

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!

What Youll Do:

• Identify recruit and onboard top-tier loan officers with proven referral networks and a strong track record of production.

• Lead the strategic shift from a consumer direct model to a hybrid retail platform by implementing referral-driven growth tactics and building strong local market relationships.

• Foster a culture shift that supports relationship-based sales helping existing team members transition from a call center mindset to a community- and referral-focused approach.

• 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 companys 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 members 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

• Strive to outpace the competition and assist Veterans First Mortgage in becoming a Top Ten VA Lender in the Nation!

• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-5 years mortgage loan origination experience with production in the top 20% tier

• 2-3 years previous management experience or proven leadership ability

• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including EXCEL

• Extensive knowledge of Salesforce and Encompass

• Thorough understanding of product/underwriting guidelines and compliance criteria

• Able to effectively analyze credit PQs and LTP file submission

• 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

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

Compensation:

The estimated minimumsalaryfor this role is $66000 along with eligibility to earn monthly commissions. Actualsalary may vary based on several factors such as a candidates location qualifications skills and experience.

From our first day in business Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation including community banking and financial services subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected categories.