Director, Mortgage Operations

Premier America Credit Union

$150K — $175K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of mortgage underwriting, processing, closing, and/or funding experience with progressive leadership experience
  • Management experience with proven employee training and development skills
  • Demonstrated ability to create and manage effective processes
  • Experience in large bank or credit union operations
  • Extensive knowledge of government mortgage programs and underwriting guidelines
  • Understanding of real estate appraisals and transactions
  • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with mortgage sales and service functions to improve workflows and member experience
  • Provide strategic oversight of processing, underwriting, and funding within the Real Estate division
  • Implement new lending products and programs in alignment with business strategy
  • Review mortgage regulations and ensure departmental compliance
  • Analyze data and present reports to leadership and regulatory bodies
  • Contribute to department budget planning and performance monitoring
  • Manage relationships with third-party vendors to enhance member access to lending products.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Subsidized health care including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Company-paid life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (A&D) insurance
  • Discounts on loans for credit union members
  • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
  • 401k retirement saving plan with 6% employer match
  • Educational assistance program.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Director, Mortgage Operations - Chatsworth

Overview:

The Director, Mortgage Operations directs and coordinates all mortgage lending operations activities within the mortgage loan function, including processing, underwriting, and funding. This position leads pipeline management, closing/shipping/boarding, and acts as a partner to Mortgage sales to meet business goals and ensure compliance with the credit union's lending policies. This role is also focused on process improvements to enhance member service and efficiencies within the lending department.

About the job:
  • Partners with mortgage sales and other lending and service functions in the credit union to enhance workflows, communication and member experience related to mortgage loans.
  • Provides strategic oversight including but not limited to: processing, underwriting, and funding functions within the Real Estate division. Leads operational execution and performance across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory standards.
  • Partners cross functionally across the organization to develop and implement new lending products and programs that align with strategic business plans.
  • Reviews regulations related to mortgages and implements new procedures within the department to stay compliant.
  • Analyzes data and presents reports to leadership and various governmental agencies and auditors.
  • Provides input into annual department budget and monitors performance to standards throughout the year. Manages multiple third-party relationships to provide excellent member access to lending products.


Requirements

  • 10+ years of mortgage underwriting, processing, closing, and/or funding experience with progressive leadership experience
  • Management experience with demonstrated ability to effectively train and develop employees
  • Demonstrated ability to create and manage effective processes
  • Experience working within a structure and discipline of a large bank or credit union with mature operations
  • Extensive knowledge of government programs, underwriting guidelines as well as those of other conventional investors, state/local bond programs and mortgage insurers
  • Knowledge of lending products, policies and procedures, underwriting requirements, conventional and governmental loan requirements, operations, and compliance regulations
  • Understanding of real estate appraisals, title reports, and real estate transactions
  • Formal leadership training
  • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field preferred.


Premier America Credit Union will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.

Pay Grade Info:

The base salary range for this position is $150,000-$175,000 annually, depending on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Perks Important to You:

Team Members enjoy the following rewards and benefits:
  • Competitive pay
  • Subsidized health care including medical, dental and vision
  • FSA and HSA
  • Company-Paid Life and A&D insurance
  • Discounts on loans (must be a member)
  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time
  • 401k Retirement Saving Plan with a 6% safe harbor employer match
  • Educational Assistance Program and more!

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