AVP, Mortgage Operations

Wintrust Mortgage was founded in 1981 to help customers achieve the American dream of homeownership and has since successfully navigated the ever-changing real estate market. As a full-service, federally chartered lender with offices located across the country, we’re dedicated to providing customers with a wide range of mortgage products and have the capability to lend in all 50 states. To complement the basic conventional, FHA, and VA loan programs, we are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of the continually evolving market. Wintrust Mortgage is part of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.

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)

• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible

• 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.

What You’ll Do:

The AVP of Mortgage Operations is responsible for supervising select functions within the Mortgage Operations Department with a primary focus on the following: Processing, Underwriting, and Closing. Oversee the daily operations within these functional areas, to ensure staffing and workflow efficiencies are continuously improving to meet and exceed industry standards and member and business partner experiences. Work closely with the VP Mortgage Operations Management to ensure their employees are performing as expected and works collaboratively to meet established goals and objectives.

• Production and Pipeline Management.

• Ensure that underwriting and processing functions and positions are meeting or achieving industry-standard in volume, units, productivity, and efficiency.

• Ensure staffing levels are sufficient to maintain maximum workflow while achieving established goals and objectives.

• Assist with preparation and reporting of monthly performance metrics.

• Manufacturing Quality

• Ensure that all relevant procedures and policies are developed in a uniform manner, maintained in a central location, and are accessible to all team members.

• Develop and maintain a formalized, structured, comprehensive training program to ensure the mortgage department is kept current with regulatory changes, industry standards, compliance, systems, quality control, and operational standards.

• Develop and maintain HMDA reporting practices and procedures to maintain necessary regulatory compliance.

• Responsible for QA High Findings %

• Customer Satisfaction and Experience.

• Ensure all market functions are performed to a high standard in collaboration with investors, vendors, and applicable departments and business units.

• Monitor and Improve/maintain Customer Stat.

• Responsible for closing times.

• Personnel Management and Support.

• Responsible for managing the underwriting and processing departments and related day-to-day back-office mortgage operations in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and coaching team members; planning, assigning, and directing work volume; performance evaluation, rewards, and recognition; and assisting with issues and their resolution.

• Ensure the teams meet on a regular basis for recognition and to discuss objectives and performance goals, including frequent collaboration with closing, support desk, and sales teams.

• Ensure all job responsibilities are crossed trained and we have a backup for each team member and area.

• Responsible for Employee Engagement initiatives and results.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of supervisory/management experience

• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of mortgage lending, servicing, or operational policies and practices

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

• Good organizational and project management skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Experience in mortgage servicing or operations activities

• Advanced Computer Skills

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 salary range for this role is $71,000 - $92,000, along with eligibility to earn a quarterly bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

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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.