Mortgage Closing Manager

Description

Position at First Bank

This position is remote eligible but you MUST be located in our business footprint, which includes the following states: TN, KY, AL, GA

• Direct day-to-day management, attendance, training, hiring, recruiting, and performance reviews for all closing department staff which includes Closers, Funders and ICD Specialists.
• Interface professionally with title companies, clients, real estate agents, mortgage loan officers, and mortgage lenders to ensure a successful close.
• Elevate service levels for customers by overseeing all mortgage loan closings.
• Participate in the Regional Operations Center(ROC) Leadership Team. Promote the goals, standards and vision of the ROC within your team.
• Manage the ROC closing pipeline. Proactively communicate to ensure all teams are informed and prepared for a successful closing.
• Ensure future salability and quality control of residential mortgage loans and refinances by adhering to all lender underwriting guidelines and federal and state regulations
• Examine and implement closing processes as required to maintain accurate loan files, settlement statements, and closing documents
• Additional Responsibilities
• Additional Responsibilities
• Cultivate an environment that supports diversity, teamwork, and performance. Provide leadership through 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required - Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years experience in mortgage closing
• Management experience in operations is needed
• Understanding of lending industry trends and various mortgage products such as FHA, USDA, Conventional, etc. is needed
• Exceptional communication, supervision, math, customer service, and organization skills are required

• Exceptional communication, supervision, math, customer service, and organization skills are required
• Respectful demeanor toward other associates and managers that promotes a positive and professional work environment.

First Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and staffing firms. Recruitment agencies and consultants may not submit resumes directly to managers. First Bank will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement as an approved vendor. First Bank in an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.