VP, MORTGAGE BANKING - FT WAYNE/INDIANAPOLIS

STAR Financial Bank is an Indiana-based community bank known for its culture of delivering quality service, personalized banking solutions, and innovative use of technology for more than 80 years. We are proud to be a community bank in every aspect of the word. Beyond monetary giving and employee volunteerism, STAR is dedicated to partnering with the people and organizations that improve our communities. At every one of our locations, employees demonstrate their commitment to STAR and our customers by honoring our core values of Honesty & Integrity, Accountability, Respect for All, Do What’s Right, Commitment to Lifelong Learning, Community Leadership, Being Progressive, Celebrating Success and Remaining Independent.

STAR Financial Bank proudly celebrates diversity and remains conscious of the realization that diversity is not solely represented by physical characteristics. STAR is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) with a commitment to inclusivity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. STAR complies with applicable STAR and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities.

The VP, Mortgage Banking position is included in a workplace model that allows for a combination of in-office and remote work.

As a VP, Mortgage Banking, essential responsibilities include:

• Responsible for overall business line profitability, household growth.
• Develop, analyze, and implement business line growth strategies for residential mortgage products.
• Research and develop proposals for new products and pricing strategies.
• Responsible for origination strategies including compensation approaches and loan officer expectations.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to Mortgage Bankers.
• Must be knowledgeable for all aspects of mortgage business within STAR, including operations, risk management, secondary marketing, process improvement, regulatory compliance, and marketing.
• Leverage COI network to uncover business opportunities for Mortgage Bankers and other lines of business.
• Partner with other business line managers to facilitate the development of new relationships.
• Joint call with team members on the largest and/or most complex opportunities.
• Participate (leadership capacity) in community and business functions/groups to ensure a positive image for the bank within the STAR footprint and establish referral contacts within the community.
• Deliver financial advice and counsel to clients and prospective clients regarding trends and conditions of the business environment and general mortgage trends.

Skills Needed

• Strong knowledge of strategies to lead and grow mortgage as a significant business unit.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Proven leadership and loan officer development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, manage multiple deadlines, and accomplish tasks and objectives quickly and thoroughly with profitable results.

In addition to traditional compensation and benefits packages, our leaders continue to collaborate to launch innovative employee benefits and perks including, Affordable Medical/ Vision/ Dental Coverage • Flexible Dependent Care Account • Health Savings Account (with employer contributions) • Prescription Drug Plan • Employee Wellness Initiatives (physical/mental/financial) • Health Management Reimbursement  Program • Short Term/Long Term Disability • Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Competitive Pay and Bonus Program • 401k (with employer match) • Generous Paid Time off including 11 1/2 holidays. 

** Eligibility of benefits are determined by employment status classification and may be discussed during the interview process.