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At Members 1st, we look for individuals who will show up as their whole self because we value diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as people who believe in the philosophy of, WE>me. To be sure you align with our company mission, vision, values and culture reference the information below.

Company Culture is at Our Core

If there is one concept, we want you to understand about us, it is this. WE. It is a simple little word but means everything here. We think as one. One faM1ly. One community. One place where everyone belongings. Everything we do is in the best interest of all of us.

What WE Believe

Our Missions: WE serve our members, associates, and communities through support, empowerment, and meaningful relationships.

Our Vision: WE are growing our faM1ly by delivering everything they need to live well financially, through all life's moments and milestones.

Our Values: WE deliver unparalleled experiences through a culture of WE. WE > me. WE are servant leaders- at work and in the communities we serve. WE are financially safe and sound stewards of members dollars. WE are faM1ly.

Company Perks: Quick Reference

• Competitive compensation with career growth opportunities, job security, annual increases and bonus potential
• Nationally recognized 401K with up to 10% company match that helps you prepare for your future
• A multitude of benefits and incentives to stay mentally and physically healthy
• Associate Tuition Assistance - WE may help cover the cost for your continuing education courses or degree
• Affordable cost sharing arrangement for three different medical plans, dental plan and vision plan
• 11 paid holidays and plenty of paid time off for life, vacations, staycations, and rest
• WE commit to providing a healthy work/life balance - to support all the other parts of life that are important to you
• WE cover visits to our confidential Employee Assistant Program for many difficult situations that life may throw your way
• With faM1ly always in our forefront, we offer Paid Parental Leave (for both mothers and fathers) to help support your time off to bond with your new child
• Make an impact through volunteering with one of our local charities or enjoy networking with our members at a local community event
• WE provide a strong commitment to our associates with our dedication to providing professional development, leadership training & coaching opportunities
• Opportunities to plan events, enhance recognition programs, network, and connect with other associates (both virtually and in-person) by joining or leading one of our four established Associate Resources Groups (ARGs)
  • Women in Leadership
  • Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
  • Care Connections
  • PEER (Peer Experience, Engagement and Recognition)
• Mandatory fun? Yes, please. Enjoy team building, special events, and our faM1ly atmosphere
• Join a company that grows with you - personally and professionally

OVERVIEW:

The purpose of the Home Equity Assistant Manager position is to provide training, leadership, and direction to the Home Equity Team consisting of Underwriters and Home Equity Specialists. This position has minimal budgetary responsibility, has limited supervision of work and requires a significant degree of creativity in order to solve complex problems related home equity loans.

The Home Equity Assistant Manager is responsible for managing and directing a team of Underwriters and Home Equity Specialists, managing department talent, underwrite complex home equity loans/lines, render credit decisions, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, managing and coordinating daily operations of the Home Equity Team, ensure team success of efficient processing, loan quality, productivity, expected turn times, accurate closings, and regulatory compliance for Home Equity Fixed Rate Loans, Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC), and Land Loans, and participating in the revisions of current home equity loan policies and procedures. This role also selects, coaches and develops, and retains staff, and performs credit analyses to assess risk, and assists with overseeing compliance with program reporting specifications.

EDUCATION:

* General and business knowledge equivalent to a high school diploma

EXPERIENCE:

* 5 to 7 years of home equity lending including regulatory compliance requirements and 2 to 4 years of home equity underwriting

CERTIFICATIONS:

* Required to register and maintain a unique identifier with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) in compliance with the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 ("SAFE Act"). This must be renewed on an annual basis from November 1 to December 31. Must also record any changes (name, address, or any outdated or inaccurate information) within 30 days with the NMLS Registry

SKILLS:

* Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

* Advanced communication, personnel management, and interpersonal skills

* Solid collaboration, time management, and organization skills

* Excellent skills and knowledge of Credit Union consumer lending home equity products, services, policies, regulations and procedures

* Strong skills and in-depth knowledge of credit/underwriting theory and practices

PREFERENCES:

* Multi-state experience and knowledge

CORE COMPETENCIES:

* Effective knowledge

* Accountability and self-management

* Teamwork and leadership

* Communication

* Innovation and problem-solving

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

* Visually able to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading

* Ability to sit for extended time periods

* Sufficient manual skill for operation of PC keyboard and other standard office equipment

* Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel

* Ability to exert minimum amounts of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects