Mortgage Loan Officer III

Title: Mortgage Loan Officer

Department: Mortgage Loans

Reports to: CLO

Overview:

Responsibilities include marketing and originating mortgage products. In addition, this position is responsible for compliance reporting to compliance department. 

Essential Duties:

• Marketing and originating mortgage loans


• Reporting compliance and ensure MCB follows the regulatory requirements


• Other tasks involving review of mortgage servicing process to ensure property booking of mortgage loan transactions.


• Compliance with bank policies and procedures and federal and state laws/regulations.


• Ensures proper OFAC is performed on all borrower/guarantors before loan proceeds are disbursed.


• Monitors and reports suspicious activity to the BSA Officer.


• Perform all duties in compliance with BSA/AML regulations and requirements


• Obtains adequate data for CIP on all wire and money instrument transactions

Competencies:

Communication:

• Greets customers and coworkers in a friendly manner 


• Uses common courtesy when speaking with customers and coworkers 


• Communicates clearly and effectively in writing and speaking 


• Reacts to feedback appropriately


• Able to communicate negative information positively and professionally 

Compliance:

• Familiar with the overall BSA/AML regulations and requirements 


• Exhibits adequate knowledge of the following: CIP, Account Risk Assessment, Customer Due Diligence, CTR, OFAC, Cash purchase of monetary instruments, Originating Bank, Beneficiary Bank, TIN, NRA, HIDTA, HIFCA and SAR 


• Exhibits adequate knowledge of the following concepts: placement, layering, and integration 


• Familiar with the reporting requirements pertaining to currency transactions, cash purchase monetary instruments, wire transfers and opening of an account


• Exhibits adequate knowledge of regulations governing consumer laws pertaining to deposits or loans products 


• Knows where and to whom any "suspicious" activity should be reported 

Knowledge of the Job:

• Understands policies, procedures, and regulations related to their job description.


• Has the product and operational knowledge needed to do the job.


• Has the technical skills required to do the job and uses technology appropriately.


• Remains current on all Bank communication.

Personal Integrity:

• Demonstrates commitment to providing quality service to customers


• Makes commitments that are within the scope of the position


• Accepts responsibility for own work


• Maintains strong commitment to the bank's conduct/accuracy guidelines

Respect:

• Values diversity, differences in experience, backgrounds, and opinions of others 


• Treats all people with dignity and honesty 


• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences


• Respects the confidential nature of information 


• Maintains composure when dealing with the unexpected 

Education/Additional Training or Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with Accounting Major or equivalent work experience

Knowledge/Experience:

• 2-5 years prior mortgage origination or real estate experience.


• Software skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe, Internet, and Email

Language Skills                                                     

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence


• Ability to speak effectively before customers and employees of organization


• Bilingual skills preferred - English/Korean, English/Chinese

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Metro City Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with regard to Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.