Illinois – Chicago Area – Mortgage Loan Servicing Manager

• Years of Related Experience: 25
• Minimum Salary: $110K
• Work Area:  Chicago, Illinois Area
• Experience:
  • Led a team of 50 employees
  • Responsible for the processors, disclosures, loan set-ups, underwriting, appraisal desk, closing, post-closing and compliance underwriting.
  • Experience working with Internal and External Auditors and external auditors from HUD.
  • Conducted thorough analyses of loan files to ensure compliance with investor and internal guidelines, maintaining a strong focus on investment quality and borrower creditworthiness.
  • Provided guidance and interpretations of underwriting standards to loan officers and processors, ensuring clarity and adherence to compliance requirements.
  • Successfully negotiated credit vendor contract to charge third-party verification services only on funded loans, netting annualized savings $100,000.
  • Project Lead for multiple IDFPR exams, CFPB Fair Lending review, and HUD exams, which resulted in no significant negative findings or matters requiring attention.
  • Led the implementation of technology solutions that scaled operations, including successful point-of-sale conversion, improving operational efficiency and client experience.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to drive quality improvements across the E2E mortgage operations, resulting in optimized workflows and enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Directed all functions of the mortgage operations team, guiding the process from initial disclosure through post-closing to ensure seamless execution, compliance, and superior customer experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining quality and accuracy, adapting to changing needs and priorities.
  • Certified in Mortgage Underwriting, Mortgage Quality Control Specialist, and Mortgage Regulatory Compliance.
  • Holds a Certificate in Change Management, Management Analytics, and Strategy & Execution.
  • Experience with Encompass.
  • Proficient in Excel and Outlook.
  • Holds a CPA license in Illinois
  • References are available.
• Education: Master’s of Business Administration Degree
• Reference #:  418600
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Illinois – Chicago Area – Sr. Personal Banker

• Years of Related Experience: Seven
• Minimum Salary: $58K
• Work Area:  Chicago, Illinois Area
• Experience:
  • Experienced in consumer lending, small business, referrals in investment sales, and IRA with a background in retail operations and personal banking.
  • Mortgage lending experience with HELOCs and referrals (NMLS mortgage license).
  • Knowledge of compliance regulations contributing to quarterly meetings.
  • Facilitated the initiation of customer loans and streamlined the associated processes.
  • Provided operational support to the manager in overseeing daily functions.
  • Conducted training sessions for new team members, contributing to the professional advancement of junior colleagues.
  • Successfully addressed customer issues, contributing to the development of strong customer relationships.
  • Contributed to teller line operations and played a key role in opening credit card accounts to enhance overall banking services.
  • Collaborated with exceptional colleagues, fostering a dynamic learning environment for personal and professional development.
  • Well-versed in social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Sales Force, and HTML coding.
  • Holds an NMLS mortgage license.
  • Multilingual in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjab, and Spanish.
  • References are available.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and a Minor in Psychology.
• Reference #:  418732
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Illinois – Chicago Area – Mortgage Loan Operations/Servicing Manager

• Years of Related Experience: 14
• Minimum Salary: $125K
• Work Area:  Chicago, Illinois Area
• Experience:
  • Experience with managing all facets of loan processing, operations/servicing.
  • Mortgage product expertise with Fannie, Freddie, VA, FHA, and ARM lending.
  • Manages 10 FTE staff, producing $35MM-$40MM per month.
  • Approval authority of $600K.
  • Managed individual pipeline of 15-25 closings per month.
  • Responsible for managing a team of loan and junior loan processors, including ensuring correct coverage for processors.
  • Managed regional pipelines, including weekly calls with loan officers and branch managers.
  • First point of contact for any file escalations with loan officers, underwriters, or closers.
  • Met the number of units funded, volume goals, and total number of loans closed.
  • Proficient in Salesforce CRM, Encompass LOS, and Microsoft Excel/Office Products (training, coaching, mentoring, team management, project management, pipeline management, and mortgage processing).
  • Holds an NMLS license.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Computer Science
• Reference #:  209773
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Massachusetts – Worchester County – Commercial Loan Underwriter/Credit Analyst

• Years of Related Experience: 12
• Minimum Salary: $100K
• Work Area:  Worchester County, Massachusetts
• Experience:
  • Experienced as a Sr. Commercial Loan Underwriter/Credit Analyst with CRE and C&I loans.
  • Experienced with SBA 7a and 504 Credit Analysis.
  • Average Loan Size analyzed was $1MM up to $5MM with the largest commercial credit analyzed at $45MM.
  • Managed and underwrote an existing portfolio of $120MM loans.
  • Prepared commercial loan credit appraisal and credit analysis memorandums with a special emphasis on loan restructuring and risk mitigation.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders and business partners to generate incremental trade finance revenues and gain market share.
  • Experienced with Finastra CreditQuest and nCino.
  • Holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree.
  • Holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
  • References are available.
• Education: Master’s Degree in Business Administration
• Reference #:  418749
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Illinois – Chief Risk Officer

• Years of Related Experience: 19
• Minimum Salary: $150K
• Work Area:  Illinois
• Experience:
  • Identify and manage risks impacting financial performance, reputation, and long-term viability.
  • Key executive management team member and assisted in the annual budget and ongoing variance monitoring.
  • Creation and oversight of key financial ratios branch and customer related profitability models.
  • Analyze, develop, and implement new standardized and automated procedures to gain efficiency, saving $150,000 annually and 4 FTEs.
  • Regulatory and third-party audit remediation within 30 days of exam reports.
  • Managed and negotiated vendor contracts, saving over $100,000 per year.
  • Creation of CECL model validation, saving $20,000 annually.
  • Creation of IRR Backtest saving $20,000 per year.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Reference #:  418745
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Texas – BSA/AML Compliance Officer

• Years of Related Experience: 25
• Minimum Salary: $110K
• Work Area:  Texas
• Experience:
  • Dedicated and ethical professional with extensive experience in financial services and compliance advisory.
  • Management background, regulators’ experience, firm knowledge of fraud, and expertise in all BSA/AML compliance areas.
  • Experience with bank operations and all lines of business.
  • Supervised 10-15 FTE in-office and remote.
  • Conduct thorough AML/CFT risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, design tailored examination scopes, and develop detailed, risk-based AML examination plans to ensure effective compliance oversight.
  • Evaluate the robustness of the bank’s AML/CFT compliance program by assessing the adequacy of internal controls, independent testing processes, training programs, and the competency of officers responsible for AML/CFT initiatives.
  • Perform comprehensive reviews of the bank’s Customer Identification Program (CIP) and customer due diligence (CDD) policies, ensuring full compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and identifying areas for strengthening risk mitigation strategies.
  • Analyze the bank’s transaction monitoring systems and internal procedures for detecting and reporting suspicious activities, assessing their alignment with regulatory standards, including compliance with OFAC requirements.
  • Deliver detailed examination reports, communicate findings and recommendations to senior management, regulatory bodies, and external auditors, and advise on potential enforcement actions to ensure prompt corrective measures.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Patriot Officer, AI Oasis software, Microsoft 360, Adobe, and RESPA.
  • CAMS and CBAP certifications.
• Education: Master’s Degree in Management
• Reference #:  164824
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Florida – Tallahassee Area – BSA/AML Compliance Analyst

• Years of Related Experience: 13
• Minimum Salary: $60K
• Work Area:  Tallahassee, Florida Area
• Experience:
  • Experienced with BSA, AML, KYC, CDD Deposit Regulations, Electronic Banking, and the Federal Reserve.
  • Identified, acknowledged, and escalated potential activity indicative of money laundering by bank clients.
  • Analyzed confidential transactional data to determine whether or not suspicious activity occurred in a client relationship.
  • Created internal Requests for Information (RFI’s) directed to account bankers and officers.
  • Participated in BSA team meetings involving discussion, training exercises, case studies, and presentations.
  • Wrote a comprehensive case analysis and detailed disposition for cases being closed or elevated for BSA Committee review.
  • Sent CTR Reference Guides to clients as recommended by the SAR committee and management. 
  • Experienced with Nasdaq Verafin AML, Jack Henry, Synapsye, 4Sight Image Research, and FIS.
  • Holds a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certification.
  • References are available.
• Education:  Master’s Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree.
• Reference #:  418728
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Illinois – Chicago Area – Sr. Bank Executive Assistant

• Years of Related Experience: 13
• Minimum Salary: $70K
• Work Area:  Chicago, Illinois Area
• Experience:
  • Extensive experience in performing administrative duties.
  • Coordinate calendars, take meeting minutes, and work with multiple departments to complete tasks promptly and meet expectations.
  • Personal assistant to the bank president/CEO and loan officer with great communication and timeliness.
  • Performs daily communication with banking customers, HOAs, and mortgage holders and processing loans from beginning to end.
  • Coordinate and communicate with the banking team and customers to meet all needs.
  • Strict attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. .
  • Proficient in new software and back-end operations for the banking role.
  • References are available.
• Reference #:  418718
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South Carolina – Greenville – Bank Chief Financial Officer/Controller

• Years of Related Experience: Ten
• Minimum Salary: $110K
• Work Area:  Greenville, South Carolina
• Experience:
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Has managed up to six employees in the bank finance and accounting departments.
  • Responsible for call reporting, budget reconciliation, maintenance of GL, and managing payroll.
  • Responsible for monthly close, financial statement preparation, general ledger maintenance, and budget preparation.
  • Administer accounting for CECL, investment securities (including derivatives), fixed assets, cash sweep, stock options, and deferred loan fees and costs.
  • Serve as liaison between external financial auditors and senior management.
  • Shortened the month-end close process from five business days to two.
  • Automated the board package and budgeting templates.
  • Implemented CECL and a comprehensive general ledger reconciliation process.
  • Authored a complete general ledger chart of accounts when the bank converted from one core processor to another.
  • Research new accounting pronouncements and their effect on the Institution’s financial statements.
  • Continuously looking for cost and time savings by comparing vendor prices and using technology.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Reference #:  418712
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