Producing Branch Manager

Primis Bank Opportunities; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Primis Bank Opportunities in Matthews, NC seeks a Producing Branch Manager to drive mortgage lending growth and profitability. Lead Loan Officers, implement strategic plans, and foster high-performing sales relationships with internal and external partners.

Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher, 5+ years in mortgage/financial services, and an active NMLS license. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and regulatory awareness in an on-site branch setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related experience.
• 5+ years mortgage industry experience or experience in the financial services field.
• Active NMLS ID and licenses or eligibility for immediate registration under company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Achieve production goals through personal production as well as leadership, recruiting, retention, coaching, and sales calls with Loan Officers.
• Drive mortgage loan sales by leading, communicating, and executing a strategic plan with strong partner management.
• Implements and administers new products or programs including sales promotions and incentive programs to stimulate growth.
• Monitors loan quality to ensure compliance with program guidelines.
• Set annual goals for staff, create development plans, conduct performance appraisals, and hold employees accountable.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance.

Skills

Verbal and written communications

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The Producing Branch Manager will be responsible for delivering superior growth and profit by executing strategic plans and initiatives with Loan Officers.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for achieving production goals through personal production as well as effective leadership, recruiting, retention, coaching, and conducting sales calls with Loan Officers.
• Drive sales of mortgage loans by leading, communicating, and executing on a strategic plan that includes superior relationship management of internal and external business partners.
• Implements and administers new products or programs including sales promotion and incentive programs, encourages staff member participation to stimulate new growth.
• Monitors quality of loans to ensure loans are at appropriate rate, amounts, and terms that comply with program guidelines.
• Management/Leadership: set goals with measurements annually for assigned employees, create and implement development plans for staff, complete performance appraisals by deadline, and hold employees accountable for performance & behavior.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Marginal Functions

• Comply with industry-related regulations, requirements, and state/federal laws as applicable to the job duties of this position.
• Stay up to date and knowledgeable of local real estate market conditions, mortgage product and process trends, and competitive position. Provide feedback and solutions, as needed or requested, regarding mortgage lending delivery capabilities
• Maintain compliance with and adhere to all state and federal regulations and Bank policies and procedures, including, but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, SAR, CTR, FACT ACT, Community Reinvestment Act, EEO, and fair employment practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Educational & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and related experience
• 5+ years of mortgage industry experience or experience in the financial services field
• Required to possess an active NMLS ID number and all other applicable licenses or be eligible for immediate registration under company sponsorship. Required to maintain active license status through employment in this role.

Minimum Skill Requirements

• Professional and effective verbal and written communications
• High degree of detail orientation
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient with MS Office

Physical Demands

In terms of an 8-hour workday, “occasional” equals 1% to 33%, “frequent” equals 34% to 66% and “continuous” equals 67% to 100%. However, some duties are performed monthly, annually or sporadically throughout the year and are essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position, if the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship that would require significant difficulty or expense.

• Frequent stationary position, particularly, but not limited to, at a desktop computer
• Continuous repetitive use of hands/arms; particularly concerning to typing, writing, phone & computer use
• Continuous communication: verbal and written, in-person, phone and electronic
• Office environment; remote and hybrid flexibility if determined by management.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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