Wealth Management Lending Officer

About the role

This job is responsible for developing and maintaining a network of business relationships that serve as a recurring source of referrals for new mortgage lending opportunities from Bank of America Merrill Financial Advisors. Key responsibilities include responding to customer inquiries and referrals, conducting interviews with prospective borrowers, determining customer financing objectives, and advising customers of product/pricing policies and guidelines, while maintaining regulatory and compliance requirements of the Line of Business. This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities

• Manages prospecting clients and the initial structuring processes, while determining customer financial objectives and lending needs
• Negotiates with the client on lending terms, preparing deal justification and related documentation, and advising on related policies and guidelines
• Maintains a network of relationships to drive business referrals for lending opportunities
• Works directly with clients through final loan approval and closing as necessary and ensures data quality of client and deal information
• Provides guidance to effectively challenge and influence the strategic direction and tactical approaches of priority decisions
• Maintains thorough knowledge of lending programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements and understands the suite of Wealth Management products and services to support business requirements
• Manages multiple tasks and sets priorities in line with the bank's overall strategy and prioritization

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a loan origination role with significant experience working with ultra-high net worth and affluent client base
• Demonstrated success in prospecting, generating leads, closing business and consistently meeting/exceeding production goals
• Strong background in the credit solutions, ranging from standard to custom mortgage products and other securities-based lending
• Significant experience building relationships with clients
• Understands processing, underwriting and/or closing procedures
• Working knowledge of federal regulations governing real estate lending
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Can prioritize multiple competing tasks
• Can build and maintain solid referral base (that is, strong community involvement/ties, established relationship with assigned Merrill Lynch financial advisors)
• Uses appropriate interpersonal styles, communication methods and approaches to gain clients
• Understands that the level of service provided is directly correlated to driving sales volume
• Note: Series 7 and 63 licensing is not required but may be maintained permissively

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with FHA and HUD guidelines
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications and previous experience using laptop technology for communication purposes including accessing rate, credit and loan status information
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility
• Has a positive attitude
• Ability to take ownership/accountability and demonstrates integrity
• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field
• Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy

Skills

• Client Solutions Advisory
• Collaboration
• Data Privacy and Protection
• Influence
• Networking
• Attention to Detail
• Client Management
• Credit Documentation Requirements
• Customer and Client Focus
• Problem Solving
• Active Listening
• Causation Analysis
• Conflict Management
• Loan Structuring
• Referral Management

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40