Encompass Mortgage IT Systems Lead

FirstBank; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstBank seeks an experienced Mortgage IT Leader to oversee enhancements to the Encompass mortgage origination system and other mortgage IT systems, ensuring reliable operation and regulatory alignment. You will manage the IT team, collaborate with project managers, developers, and compliance, design and deploy system changes, and maintain documentation and training to enable end users.

This role requires strong leadership, SQL/XML/SOAP familiarity, and a deep understanding of mortgage lending

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance or related field preferred or 5+ years of equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years previous experience as an LOS Administrator or similar role in mortgage lending, experience with Encompass required.
• 3+ years in management or similar leadership experience.
• Experience working with and drafting requirements for application developers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio; in addition to Microsoft Visual Basis/VB.Net syntax.
• Advanced Excel functions such as formulas, pivots and macros.
• Functional understanding of SQL, XML, SOAP, and IIS web services.
• Strong proficiency in Encompass configuration, administration and integration.
• Knowledge of mortgage lending processes, regulations and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Encompass mortgage origination system, ensuring it’s efficient operational and optimal performance.
• Design, document, configure, test, and deploy approved system change requests and enhancement to Encompass system functionality.
• Research changes in upgraded Encompass versions and other integrated applications.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, developers, and subject matter experts for enhancement request submission.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry standards impacting mortgage lending, ensuring Encompass configurations and processes remain compliant.
• Assist Compliance in ensuring Encompass is functioning consistently in accordance with applicable laws and regulations relating to mortgage lending and information security.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Encompass vendor, managing vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements.
• Develop and deliver training programs with partnership of the training team to educate users on new features, updates, and best practices related to Encompass and other IT related systems.
• Provide technical documentation on all process, feature, and workflow changes for proper documentation for communication to end users.
• Work with the Training Department to identify training needs on new enhancements and frequent problem areas.
• Ensure all Help Desk tickets are processed timely and accurately.
• Prepare reporting for regulatory examination process including electronic submission of data to regulatory agencies.
• Cultivate an environment that supports diversity, teamwork, and performance.
• Provide leadership though communication, performance management, development and recognition of staff.
• Manage the team by hiring, coaching, training and providing direction to team members through feedback to support personal development and ongoing improvement.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Team collaboration

Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Finance

5+ years LOS Administrator or mortgage IT experience

3+ years management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

XML

SOAP

IIS

Encompass

Job description

FirstBank seeks an experienced Mortgage IT Leader to oversee enhancements to the Encompass mortgage origination system and other mortgage IT systems, ensuring reliable operation and regulatory alignment. You will manage the IT team, collaborate with project managers, developers, and compliance, design and deploy system changes, and maintain documentation and training to enable end users.

This role requires strong leadership, SQL/XML/SOAP familiarity, and a deep understanding of mortgage lending