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Chief Mortgage Banking Officer – full time, exempt

National Bank of Commerce – Superior, WI  

Across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin, National Bank of Commerce is making a difference in the financial lives of the people, communities, and businesses we serve. We exist to help our customers accomplish more than they could on their own.

Join our team of creative and accomplished professionals and help us make more possible.

The Chief Mortgage Banking Officer (CMBO) manages and oversees the origination and closing of all residential mortgage loans, ensuring all loans meet bank and investor standards as applicable. This includes all residential mortgage loans sold on the secondary market, as well as portfolio loans. This position will work closely with the Chief Credit Officer on the underwriting and the Chief Operations Officer on the processing of all mortgage loans. The Chief Mortgage Banking Officer directly recruits and manages the mortgage loan officers. This position will establish goals for mortgage and home equity loan production, along with fee income for gain on sale, while indirectly motivating mortgage production through the retail branch network (setting goals, utilizing technology, tracking volume, etc.). The Chief Mortgage Banking Officer reports directly to the President of National Bank of Commerce and is a member of the Bank’s Leadership Team. Assures compliance with all bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations.

Qualified candidates will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
• Minimum of seven years of Mortgage experience required, preferably at a financial institution. This includes experience in managing the risks associated with secondary market transactions, including pipeline and interest rate risk management, pricing, and loan sales to maximize profitability. 
• Prior leadership experience required.
• Strong technology background, including Encompass platform is a plus.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively and respond to questions before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Successful track record of goal attainment in a leadership role.
• Ability to work collaboratively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead others through change.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to exhibit NBC core values at all times: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Accountability.

NBC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NBC will comply with all federal and state laws concerning the application and employment of persons with disabilities.

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