Regional Manager, Mortgage Loan Office

Washington Trust Mortgage Company, a division of Washington Trust, the oldest community bank in America is seeking a Regional Manager for our Mortgage Loan Office located in Burlington, MA.  This position is responsible for Sales Management with an existing and growing sales team and for Business Development in the area.    This position will work closely with the sales team to effectively motivate, mentor, and monitor their performance and oversee corporate profitability by promoting products and services in line with the Company’s strategic sales plan.   The Regional Manager will also have a key role in business development and will be responsible for increasing our business presence in the area by -recruiting and hiring experienced Originators -working with our corporate marketing group to promote brand recognition and Company name, and -participating in local community programs and activities.    The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of the mortgage industry, products, lending practices and guidelines and at least ten years’ experience in loan origination.     Experience in motivating and effectively coaching mortgage originators in an outside sales role is essential.    Excellent customer service skills are required, as is the ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups such as customers, employees, internal operations, centers of influence, and decision makers in the market.   NMLS is required.   We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, energy and ideas to help us grow in this market and become a key member of our Mortgage division.   What makes Washington Trust different?  We are a lender of choice for mortgages because we recognize that mortgage lending is about people.  Every borrower is different, so we want to know their story- not put them into a cookie cutter solution.  At Washington Trust you will find: Customized solutions Common sense underwriting A comprehensive product menu and an expansive portfolio lending program Exceptional customer service Agility to quickly react to market opportunities Rapid turn-around from a great Operations team Local decision making 200 year tradition of strength and stability    When you’re part of the Washington Trust team, you are part of a tradition of customer service that is in its third century.  At Washington Trust you’ll receive one of the most comprehensive and competitive total compensation packages in the industry, as well as opportunities for professional and personal development.