Manager- Mortgage Licensing

Primary Function

The Manager – Licensing will report directly to the SVP Management & Licensing and will have direct supervisory oversight of licensing staff/resources. The Manager - Licensing will be responsible for supervising licensing staff to ensure the organization obtains and retains all loan officer, branch, and enterprise level licenses it must maintain in order to carry out its business operations. The Licensing Manager is vital to ensure that the organization remains compliant to operate according to its business plans. The focus of this role will be to ensure all licenses are up to date, all issues including risks that arise with licenses are addressed timely and completely, and that the entire Licensing team is performing at the highest level.

Principal Duties

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for Licensing including taking actions that drive efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Work cross-functionally within departments to lead internal projects and strategic initiatives designed to improve growth, profitability, and efficiency across the business.
• Aid in the preparation of presentations and reporting packages for senior management.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations including but not limited to, systems, controls, and performance for licensure and any applicable business unit.
• Ensure the gathering of data accuracy for purposes of required licenses.
• Revise and update licensing information through NMLS and otherwise consistently.
• Address any deficiencies, Licensing Policy and procedures, including making necessary changes to meet any newly instituted licensing requirements.
• Report on licensing status, concerns, and potential risk to the SVP Management & Licensing.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all business units and government authorities.
• Ensure the Licensing team performs all of its duties in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support the SVP Management & Licensing and General Counsel on risk analysis, licensing owned projects, licensing reports, and preparation for key management meetings and committees.
• Organize Licensing team member training, collaborate on goals and set expectations.
• Resolve regulatory issues and internal licensing concerns or issues.
• Maintain a good professional working relationship with peers, other business units, and state agencies.
• Delegate tasks to appropriate licensing team members.
• Manage deadlines and progress across the team to ensure projects or assigned tasks are delivered on time, to specifications, and high standards.
• Collect and analyze feedback from business units and regulatory bodies to gauge satisfaction and success.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 6-8 years of mortgage experience, including strong knowledge of NMLS and licensing requirements.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Strong understanding of regulatory topics, concepts, practices, and procedures related to the life of a loan (origination, servicing, loss mitigation, and default/foreclosure).
• Experience leading process improvement efforts resulting in efficiencies and productivity gains.
• Expert skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, including the ability to utilize the following functions: V-Lookup, H-Lookup, Concatenating formulas, Conditional Formatting, and Pivot Tables.
• Current, working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project, is a plus.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 6-8 years of mortgage experience, including strong knowledge of NMLS and licensing requirements.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Strong understanding of regulatory topics, concepts, practices, and procedures related to the life of a loan (origination, servicing, loss mitigation, and default/foreclosure).
• Experience leading process improvement efforts resulting in efficiencies and productivity gains.
• Expert skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, including the ability to utilize the following functions: V-Lookup, H-Lookup, Concatenating formulas, Conditional Formatting, and Pivot Tables.
• Current, working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project, is a plus.

Additional Information

• While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.

Why Newrez

• We’re a great place to work because we invest in what matters: your career, your community, your wellbeing, and your future. Our total rewards package is designed to support your whole self.

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave/Caregiver Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition & Certification reimbursement
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program
• The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a program to support our team members experiencing hardships

Newrez NOW

• Through Newrez NOW, our Corporate Social Responsibility program, you’ll have opportunities to give back, lead, and make a difference.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.