Job DescriptionApply NowPosition Summary Meridian Bankis actively seeking a Residential Branch Manager along with a high-performing team of Mortgage Loan Originators to manage branch mortgage activities.Responsible for directly supervising branch activities in originating processing and closing of mortgage loans to assist in maximizing salesprofitability by developing staff and by controlling expenses participating in establishing specific goals for the branch determining work procedures and expediting work flow ensuring compliance with all operating policies and procedures directly supervising assigned employees communicating with appropriate coworkers providing periodic reports.Qualifications Required Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experienceAbility to work in a team environment as a role player and leaderStrong computer skills MS Office etc.High degree of attention to detail and ability to multitaskFive years of financialmortgage experienceEssential functions and responsibilities Valid Drivers LicenseProvides leadership management advice guidance and motivation to Mortgage Loan Originators and Branch staffManages branch staff in all aspects of the loan origination process from opening to closingManages the branch budget production and income goals within company guidelinesEnsures that branch staff understand the branch objectives and how they fit into the overall company objectivesReviews loans to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standardsStays informed on regulations trends and developments in the local real estate marketProvides a high level of customer relations and serviceManages loan pipelinePerforms direct supervisory duties of department staffMaintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of relevant compliance regulations Meridian policies and proceduresDemonstrates and promotes Meridian Banks Core Values Our Partners Our People Our Bank and Our CommunitiesDirectly supervises assigned employees including assisting in the selection of new employees as appropriate training employees and reviews performance throughout their introductory period and on an annual basisOrganizes schedules and distributes work among assigned employeesInforms assigned employees of pertinent policies and proceduresCreates an environment in which upward communication from employees is encouragedAbides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the work placeCommunicates with management other supervisors and employees in order to integrate goals and activitiesCooperates with participates in and supports the adherence to all internal policies procedures and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Banks compliance with all regulatory requirements e.g. Community Reinvestment Act CRA Bank Secrecy Act BSA Equal Credit Opportunity Act etc.Other duties as assignedSuccess factorsjob competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong problem solving and analytical skillsLeadership SkillsConsistently visible and demonstrates leadership competenciesManaging UpwardActively seeks coachingStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to define problems and propose solutionsRelationship management skills and ability to interface confidently with associates of all levels including senior executives business unit and department headsEqual Opportunity StatementMeridian Bank supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPerformance standardsAnnual review