Branch Manager – Mortgage Operations
Our client, a nationally recognized leader in the homebuilding and residential mortgage industry, is seeking a Branch Manager to lead mortgage operations for one of its growing divisions in the Salt Lake City market.
This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, partnering with senior business leaders, and driving operational excellence. The Branch Manager serves as the local face of the mortgage business, working closely with sales, construction, and executive leadership to create an exceptional homebuying experience while growing the mortgage business.
This role is ideal for a mortgage professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys coaching others, and wants the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-established national organization.
What You'll Do
- Lead the day-to-day mortgage operations for the division while partnering closely with homebuilding leadership.
- Drive mortgage capture by educating sales teams on the value of the company's lending platform and customer financing solutions.
- Recruit, coach, develop, and mentor local mortgage team members.
- Build strong partnerships with division executives, community sales managers, fulfillment teams, and operations leaders.
- Monitor loan pipelines and proactively identify risks to ensure on-time closings.
- Participate as a member of the division's senior leadership team, providing updates, insights, and operational recommendations.
- Analyze branch performance and key operating metrics while identifying opportunities for process improvement and business growth.
- Support community grand openings, realtor events, and customer-facing initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with licensing requirements, internal controls, and operational standards.
- Maintain ownership of branch financial performance and overall operational success.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of mortgage lending experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
- Previous experience leading a mortgage branch, team, or business unit is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of residential mortgage operations from application through closing.
- Proven ability to influence and build relationships across multiple departments.
- Executive presence with excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing employees.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable presenting to leadership teams and representing the mortgage business within the organization.
- Active driver's license and ability to travel locally between office and builder communities.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Experience partnering directly with homebuilders or new construction lending.
- Previous responsibility for branch financial performance and operational metrics.
- Strong background working with high-volume mortgage operations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority.
- Executive-level communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.
Why This Opportunity?
- Join a nationally recognized organization with an outstanding reputation and long-term stability.
- Highly visible leadership position with direct exposure to executive leadership.
- Opportunity to influence business strategy while leading a growing operation.
- Collaborative culture focused on employee development and internal career growth.
Licensing Requirements:
Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required mortgage license in the state of Utah. Utah has specific licensing requirements, including recent mortgage origination experience, so eligibility will be reviewed during the interview process.
Additional License Requirement:
Candidates who currently hold an active real estate license or insurance license must be willing to deactivate that license within 90 days of hire, if selected for the role.
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.