Mortgage Branch Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Support the Mortgage Regional Manager in overseeing and guiding Mortgage Loan Originators to meet production targets, ensure operational excellence, foster growth, and enhance regional profitability.

• Manage a personal portfolio of retail mortgage loans.

• Identify, interview, and develop talent.

• Actively engage in employee retention and performance management.

• Participate in local and state mortgage banking, realtor, and builder trade associations.

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the mortgage industry and current issues.

• Convey business goals, objectives, and company performance results to staff members.

• Foster a productive sales environment through sales training, individual and team coaching, and the development of marketing materials.

• Serve as the liaison between U.S. Bank Home Mortgage and other departments within the company.

• Build collaborative partnerships with other U.S. Bank business lines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

• A minimum of two years' experience as a Retail Mortgage Loan Originator.

• At least two years of supervisory experience.

• Advanced knowledge of sales techniques and strategies.

• Strong leadership and management abilities.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Well-honed customer service and relationship management skills.

• Proven success in new business development and managing client relationships.

• In-depth understanding of mortgage products, services, operations, and current market trends.

• Registration with the National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) as required by the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation Z.

• Successful completion of the NMLS registration process, including background checks and credit evaluations.

• Capability to adhere to U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, as well as workplace conduct and safety regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision).

• Basic term and optional term life insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave provisions.

• 401(k) plan with an employer-funded retirement option.

• Paid vacation ranging from two to five weeks based on salary grade and tenure.

• Up to 11 paid holidays each year.

• Adoption assistance programs.

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours annually unless otherwise mandated by law.

• Performance-based incentives according to the applicable incentive plan.