Build your career with a company that is rated a top 20 lender nationally for VA Home Loans! Veterans First Mortgage is an FHA/VA home lender. Come join a team that trains you from the ground up! Veterans First Mortgage employees strive to give each and every borrower an exceptional customer experience. We have a visionary marketing team with a cutting-edge lead program. Our in-house team of loan officers, processors, underwriters and closers share one goal: to make the loan process swift, simple and compliant. Military members make up a large part of our demographic. An increasing number of veterans are using their home loan benefits. Come take advantage of this momentum and feel a great satisfaction in helping those that serve our country.

For more information on Veterans First Mortgage, please visit http: //www.veteransfirst.com/careers

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few

• Family-friendly work hours

• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career

• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit

• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Job Description Summary:

The Branch Manager will be responsible for leading a team of loan officers to achieve production goals and growth through strategic initiatives, coaching, mentoring and problem solving. As a Branch Manager, you will be proactive in retaining current employees and driving sales performance. You will lead by example through encouraging open communication, and trust between sales and operational departments. You will also strive to engage team members in healthy competition!

What You’ll Do:

• Identify, recruit, and onboard top-tier loan officers with proven referral networks and a strong track record of production.

• Lead the strategic shift from a consumer direct model to a hybrid retail platform by implementing referral-driven growth tactics and building strong local market relationships.

• Foster a culture shift that supports relationship-based sales, helping existing team members transition from a call center mindset to a community- and referral-focused approach.

• Build partnerships with realtors, builders, and other local professionals to establish a sustainable pipeline of purchase business and increase market penetration.

• Leverage existing industry relationships to generate consistent, high-quality referral business and expand the company’s market presence.

• Manage the day-to-day loan origination process from point of contact to closing of the loan

• Monitor and manage daily production activity to ensure a high level of efficiency and profitability

• Assist team in cultivating new and ongoing business through referrals

• Develop and mentor a successful sales team capable of consistently meeting and exceeding monthly stats/production goals

• Maintain a high level of integrity of daily functions

• Create a sense of teamwork, synergy and pride

• Ability to access individual team member’s strengths and areas of improvement

• Promote a high level of customer service with borrower exchange, 3rd party vendors, and real estate agents

• Manage schedules, time off, commission reports, and overtime

• Strive to outpace the competition and assist Veterans First Mortgage in becoming a Top Ten VA Lender in the Nation!

• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-5+ years’ mortgage loan origination experience, with production in the top 20% tier

• 2-3+ years’ previous management experience or proven leadership ability

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including EXCEL

• Extensive knowledge of Salesforce and Encompass

• Thorough understanding of product/underwriting guidelines and compliance criteria

• Able to effectively analyze credit, PQ’s, and LTP file submission

• Ability to provide constructive criticism with a collaborative outcome

• Ability to handle personal matters in a discreet and professional manner

• Quest to continually learn and educate self on industry practices and market indicators

Benefits:

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

Compensation:

The estimated minimum salary for this role is $72, 000 along with eligibility to earn monthly commissions. Actual salary may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s location, qualifications, skills and experience.

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.