Director of Mortgage Lending - To 175K - Waukesha, WI - Job 3772-5759

Director of Mortgage Lending – To $175K – Waukesha, WI – Job # 3772-5759

Who We Are

The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!

We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.

The Position

Our bank client is seeking to fill a Director of Mortgage Lending role in the Waukesha, WI market. The successful candidate will take strategic leadership responsibility for all mortgage lending operations. This executive-level position will be responsible for developing and executing complex and comprehensive mortgage strategies that deliver on the vision, mission, and brand of the organization.

This position comes with a generous salary of up to $175K and a full benefits package. (This is not a remote position)

Director of Mortgage Lending responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the leadership team to determine and implement the corporate culture, strategic plans, tactics, budgets, and priorities of the organization.

• Providing strategic and executive leadership for all lending operations.

• Overseeing the management of the lending operating department, including origination, processing, underwriting, servicing, and closing.  

• Leading efforts to transform and improve the performance efficiency of the business units through innovative solutions, ultimately reducing the cost of origination.

• Developing and executing strategies to help the organization to become a great mortgage lender, including improving service levels, increasing revenue and productivity, and solution development.

• Developing and executing plans for process improvement efforts, developing and managing budgets and tactics, and managing forecasting sand taffing needs to support steady growth and loan volume.

• Establishing, monitoring, and reporting on operating activity and key metrics to ensure processes are efficient, effective, and compliant with quality standards, laws and regulations, and investor guidelines.

• Providing expert guidance and coaching to the team for advancement.

Who Are You?

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.

You also bring the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Five or more years of senior management experience in the mortgage industry is required.

• Ten or more years technical experience in mortgage lending operations.

• Maintain all required NMLS, state and Safe Act Licensing requirements as required for control person purposes.

• Excellent Leadership and communication skills.

• Working knowledge of Fannie, Freddie, FHA/VA loans.

• Ability to lead a team, analyze complex situations, and problem solve.

• Ability to properly develop and manage internal controls.

• Ability to understand complex laws and regulations that govern mortgage lending.

• Prefer experience with the Encompass platform

The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to:

resumes@symicorgroup.com