AVP, Branch Manager

Wintrust Financial Corporation; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

FSA

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Transportation and Commuting Benefits

Banking Benefits

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wintrust Mortgage, part of Wintrust Financial Corporation, is seeking a Branch Manager in Elmhurst, IL to lead a team of loan officers and drive production through coaching, mentoring and strategic initiatives.

You will recruit top talent, build a referral network with realtors and builders, and manage day-to-day loan origination from contact to close, while mentoring a high-performing sales team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ mortgage loan origination experience
• 2+ 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 Encompass a plus
• Thorough understanding of product/underwriting guidelines and compliance criteria
• Able to effectively analyze credit, capacity, assets, and collateral
• 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

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and onboard top-tier loan officers with proven referral networks and a strong track record of production.
• 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 company’s 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 member’s 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
• Perform additional duties as required

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Encompass

Job description

Wintrust Mortgage was founded in 1981 to help customers achieve the American dream of homeownership and has since successfully navigated the ever-changing real estate market. As a full-service, federally chartered lender with offices located across the country, we’re dedicated to providing customers with a wide range of mortgage products and have the capability to lend in all 50 states. To complement the basic conventional, FHA, and VA loan programs, we are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of the continually evolving market. Wintrust Mortgage is part of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.

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 You’ll Do:

• Identify, recruit, and onboard top-tier loan officers with proven referral networks and a strong track record of production.
• 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 company’s 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 member’s 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
• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years’ mortgage loan origination experience
• 2+ 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 Sales Encompass a plus
• Thorough understanding of product/underwriting guidelines and compliance criteria
• Able to effectively analyze credit, capacity, assets, and collateral
• 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 minimum salary for this role is $43,888.00 along with eligibility to earn monthly commissions, and overrides on team production. Eligible for Branch Manager quarterly bonus.

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.

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services, delivering the sophisticated solutions of a large bank through a relationship-focused approach built from our community banking roots.

Wintrust may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. Wintrust complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and its policy may be found here