Manager of Mortgage Lending – To $125K – Rockford, IL – Job # 3856-5035
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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 Manager of Mortgage Lending role in the Rockford, IL area. The position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Bank’s mortgage lending division. This position is responsible for the overall performance, growth, compliance, and operational effectiveness of the department while fostering exceptional customer experience and supporting the Bank’s strategic objectives.
This opportunity has a generous salary of up to $125K and a benefits package. (This is not a remote position).
Manager of Mortgage Lending responsibilities include:
Lead, coach, and develop the mortgage leadership team, including Mortgage Loan Officers, Mortgage Underwriter, and other assigned staff.
Partner with the Mortgage Underwriter to ensure consistent coaching, development, and performance management of mortgage processing staff.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, succession planning, and performance evaluations.
Establish clear expectations and accountability to performance and behaviors aligned with our culture.
Foster a collaborative, engaged, and high-performing work environment.
Promote ongoing education and professional development within the department.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute the Bank’s mortgage lending strategy in alignment with the Bank’s strategic plan and business objectives.
Establish departmental goals, key performance indicators, and performance expectations.
Evaluate market trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
Lead the development and implementation of new mortgage products, programs, promotions, and services.
Monitor departmental performance and recommend strategies to support growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
Prepare reports and recommendations for Executive Leadership regarding mortgage production, pipeline activity, departmental performance, and market conditions.
Operational Oversight:
Provide overall leadership and direction for the mortgage department, including loan origination, underwriting, and processing operations.
Provide functional oversight of mortgage processing through the Mortgage Underwriter, partnering to monitor pipeline capacity, workload distribution, staffing needs, and departmental performance.
Oversee departmental operations to ensure loans are processed accurately, efficiently, and within established service standards.
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and loan quality.
Oversee mortgage-related systems, technology platforms, and operational tools to support departmental effectiveness.
Lead departmental initiatives, projects, and technology implementations.
Establish departmental priorities and performance expectations while empowering leaders to manage daily operations.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless customer experience throughout the lending process.
Risk Management:
Promote sound underwriting practices and prudent lending decisions consistent with the Bank’s risk management.
Monitor loan quality, operational risk, and internal controls while implementing corrective actions as needed.
Review quality control findings, audit results, and identified…