Senior Mortgage Underwriter & Operations Leader

Symicor Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Symicor Group in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Mortgage Underwriter/Operations Supervisor to support real estate lending operations, vendor management, and process improvements. You will lead production oversight for first and second mortgages and drive reporting, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

Relocation assistance is included and this is not a remote role. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in banking/financial institutions, DE underwriter credentials, and strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or business administration.
• Eight or more years of related experience at a bank, credit union, or other financial institution.
• Encompass administration experience is preferred.
• Loan Closing experience is preferred.
• DE Direct Endorsement Underwriter required.
• Preferred knowledge of Jack Henry & Symitar.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Strong decision-making and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects/duties.
• Results-driven, service-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.
• Current with Investor and Regulatory Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day loan production activities of first and second mortgages and departmental oversight, including vendor management, internal control and process monitoring, and quality checks.
• Maintaining key reporting data as it relates to real estate lending, including but not limited to, daily production, exception and error reporting, quality control, budgeting, and trend analysis.
• Maintaining approval limits and monitoring the quality of underwriting decisions for loan officers. Acting as a loan officer for policy exceptions, second opinions, and employee loans.
• Functioning as a business lead and/or project manager on departmental and/or organization-wide projects. Contributing expertise in his/her assigned area, executes deliverables and ensures that the Project Team completes project deliverables as outlined based on the project scope and business requirements.
• Managing, coaching, motivating, and developing the Team Lead and other department staff, including ongoing in-house and outside educational opportunities. Establishing goals and setting direction for the real estate lending department. Identifies and implements workflow efficiencies to provide a superior member experience.
• Identifying and managing vendor relationships and products. Periodic review of vendor relationships to ensure cost effectiveness and product/service value.
• Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures and Banking regulations.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Strong Analytical skills

Decision-making

Time management

Communication

Mentorship

Self-motivated

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business administration

Tools

Encompass administration

Jack Henry & Symitar

Job description

The Symicor Group in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Mortgage Underwriter/Operations Supervisor to support real estate lending operations, vendor management, and process improvements. You will lead production oversight for first and second mortgages and drive reporting, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

Relocation assistance is included and this is not a remote role. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in banking/financial institutions, DE underwriter credentials, and strong analytical,