Branch Leader, Lending & Growth

Mariner-Finance; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Finance in Temecula, CA seeks an experienced Branch Lending Specialist to review and approve loan applications, coach staff, and grow business with local partners. The role offers a base hourly rate of $29.02–$37.72 plus monthly incentive eligibility, with opportunities to develop skills in consumer lending and financial services.

Must be able to manage timelines and deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in the Consumer Lending and/or Financial Services industry.
• Two (2) years of successful supervisory experience, or recent successful (within past three (3) years) completion of a lending training program (e.g., Mariner’s BMT program) or other closely aligned course of study. Additional, applicable years of experience may be substituted for supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline such as Business, Accounting, Finance, Administration, Economics; or military rank (e.g., E-4, W1, or O1 and above). Additional, applicable years of experience may be substituted for degree.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office or similar programs with knowledge of and the ability to learn financial services programs.
• Ability to complete essential duties/functions in a timely, accurate manner.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, project leadership skills, and interpersonal skills in demanding situations.
• Must obtain applicable, required licenses to sell insurance products that are offered to customers by the branch.
• Must perform work related tasks at the assigned branch location except in the event of an emergency as determined by the company in consultation, as necessary, with applicable regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Exercise lending authority when reviewing and approving applications and use product knowledge in offering loan solutions that meet customer needs.
• Manage the retention and maintenance of existing accounts, including lending and collecting, to achieve branch sales and delinquency targets/goals.
• Consistently and regularly coach branch staff by providing actionable feedback in order to achieve branch goals, minimize turnover, and create a positive branch environment.
• Prepare and submits report reflecting branch activity and growth as needed.
• Develop additional business by networking with local establishments, such as retail and automobile businesses, and building strong community relations.
• Implement internal branch auditing procedures, which properly control all negotiable items and company records held within the branch.
• Manage approval of exceptions to policy as authorized by management based on the nature of exception, retention needs, and related factors. Use problem-solving skills to resolve product, service, and policy-related obstacles for customer.
• Exercise authority to ensure policies and procedures are met when monitoring/approving monthly expenses using annual business plan.
• Promptly investigate and thoroughly work to resolve customer and employee inquiries and complaints.
• Attract high-quality and diverse talent, coordinate and interview prospective candidates, and make recommendations to management for vacancies.
• Participate in company meetings and professional development activities to keep abreast of current trends and changing environment to enhance competency.
• May perform additional functions depending on market demand and branch staffing in order to provide consistent quality customer service. Other functions include but are not limited to: collecting payments, completing and processing loan applications, contacting customers for late payments, cashiering, answering phones, photocopying, filing, etc.

Skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Administration, Economics

Tools

Financial services software

Job description

Mariner Finance in Temecula, CA seeks an experienced Branch Lending Specialist to review and approve loan applications, coach staff, and grow business with local partners. The role offers a base hourly rate of $29.02–$37.72 plus monthly incentive eligibility, with opportunities to develop skills in consumer lending and financial services.

Must be able to manage timelines and deliver excellent customer service.