VP/Residential Loan Originations Manager

Arise Financial; Canton (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certified Great Place to Work®

Competitive pay

Annual bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Hybrid work flexibility

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Arise Financial in Canton, MA, is seeking a Vice President, Residential Loan Originations Manager to lead its mortgage and home equity teams. This role emphasizes innovation and commitment to exceptional member experiences while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in residential mortgage lending, focusing on strategic leadership and relationship building within the community.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of residential mortgage lending experience, including progressive leadership.
• Strong knowledge of mortgage and home equity products and underwriting fundamentals.
• Demonstrated experience leading sales performance and loan officer compensation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Mortgage and Home Equity Officers to achieve goals.
• Develop and execute origination strategies for mortgage loan growth.
• Ensure compliance with mortgage regulations including TILA/Reg Z and RESPA.

Skills

Residential mortgage lending

Leadership

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Job description

There's never been a more exciting time to join us! We're launching a new brand and a new name Arise Financial(formerly known as Rockland FCU) with a bold vision for the future—one built on innovation, technology, and a commitment to helping people live more and worry less.

For more than a century, we've believed that banking is about putting people first. We're building on that legacy while embracing new ideas and creating an even better experience for both our employees and the members and communities we serve.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow, make an impact, and help shape what's next, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

There's never been a more exciting time to join us! We're launching a new brand and a new name Arise Financial(formerly known as Rockland FCU) with a bold vision for the future—one built on innovation, technology, and a commitment to helping people live more and worry less.

For more than a century, we've believed that banking is about putting people first. We're building on that legacy while embracing new ideas and creating an even better experience for both our employees and the members and communities we serve.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow, make an impact, and help shape what's next, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Certified Great Place to Work®
• Competitive pay
• Annual incentive/bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package includinghealth, dental, vision, life, and AD&D
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Hybrid work from home flexibility (min 3 days a week in office)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Meaningful work that positively impacts our members and communities

About the Role

As the Vice President, Residential Loan Originations Manager, you’ll lead the Credit Union’s mortgage and home equity origination teams, driving growth, strong sales performance, and an exceptional member experience. You’ll set the direction for origination strategy, coach and develop high-performing teams, and build relationships that expand our presence in the market. This role combines strategic leadership, business development, and operational partnership while ensuring every lending decision and practice meets our high standards for compliance and risk management.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop Mortgage and Home Equity Officers to achieve production, growth, and member experience goals.
• Develop and execute mortgage and home equity origination strategies that drive sustainable loan growth, market expansion, and relationship value.
• Monitor pipeline activity, production results, sales performance, and key metrics to identify opportunities and drive accountability.
• Oversee loan officer compensation programs, ensuring plans support business objectives and comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with realtors, brokers, builders, community partners, and other referral sources to expand market presence and generate new business.
• Partner with Residential Operations, Secondary Market, Marketing, and other internal teams to create a seamless, efficient origination experience.
• Ensure origination activities comply with applicable mortgage regulations, including TILA/Reg Z, RESPA, HMDA, Fair Lending, and related requirements.
• Recruit, retain, coach, and develop a high-performing origination team with a focus on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, technology, products, and sales strategies to improve efficiency, competitiveness, and the member experience.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of residential mortgage lending experience, including progressive leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of mortgage and home equity products, underwriting fundamentals, and secondary market guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience leading sales performance and loan officer compensation programs.
• Strong understanding of mortgage regulatory and compliance requirements, including TILA/Reg Z, RESPA, HMDA, and Fair Lending.
• Proven ability to build relationships with realtors, brokers, builders, community partners, and other referral sources.
• Strong leadership, coaching, business development, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate market opportunities and performance data into actionable growth strategies.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills with the ability to balance strategic priorities and day-to-day business needs.

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated
• against on the basis of disability.

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, we're pleased to share that the base range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000per year, excluding fringe benefits or potential incentives. This position is also eligible for a variable compensation plan. If you're hired, your final base pay will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and experience. We also take pay equity seriously and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

This job posting is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a complete listing of the job responsibilities and requirements.

At this time, the Credit Union will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e., H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization). If you need sponsorship now or in the future, look for this statement in the job description before you apply: “The Credit Union will consider sponsoring a new, qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position”. If this is not listed in the job description, we will not provide sponsorship for the candidate to work in the United States.