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, achieve operational excellence, foster growth, and enhance regional profitability.

• Manage a personal portfolio of retail mortgage loans.

• Identify, interview, and train top-tier talent.

• Actively retain existing employees while managing performance effectively.

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

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the mortgage industry and its current issues.

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

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

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

• Build collaborative relationships with other U.S. Bank business divisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

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

• At least two years of supervisory experience.

• National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) registration is required in accordance with the S.A.F.E. Act of 2008 and Regulation Z.

• Must complete the necessary NMLS registration process, including criminal background and credit checks.

• In-depth understanding of sales techniques and strategies.

• Strong leadership and management capabilities.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Well-honed customer service and relationship management abilities.

• Proven skills in business development and relationship management.

• Comprehensive knowledge of mortgage products/services, operations, and current market trends.

• Ability 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

• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision).

• Basic term life insurance and optional term life insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave.

• 401(k) plan and employer-funded retirement plan.

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

• Up to 11 paid holidays each year.

• Adoption assistance program.

• Sick and Safe Leave accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year, unless otherwise mandated by law.

• Eligibility for performance-based incentives under the applicable incentive plan.