Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for originating loans for clients with residential mortgage needs and is the primary lending specialist working full time within the financial center. Key responsibilities include delivering First Mortgage and HELOC lending products in person or by telephone and providing products such as Auto Loans, Credit Cards and Core Banking products. Job expectations include effectively balancing sales performance, operational risk, and client relationship care. This position may be responsible for the provision of residential mortgage loans, and as such, is subject to SAFE Act registration requirements. Pursuant to the SAFE Act requirements, all employees engaged in residential mortgage loan originations must register with the federal registry system and remain in good standing. Since this position requires SAFE Act registration, employees are required to register and to submit to the required SAFE Act background check. Failure to obtain and/or maintain SAFE Act registration may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Responsibilities:

Provides specialized and personalized service offering advice and guidance to financial center clients through the full spectrum of borrowing and banking offerings at each stage of client's life plan
Builds and deepens relationships with new and existing clients by leveraging the full capabilities of the bank
Analyzes the client's financial needs and applies knowledge of borrowing and banking to recommend financial services that best align with the client's unique priorities
Presents potential home lending product solutions, submits the mortgage application, assists clients with gathering supporting loan documentation, and keeps clients informed throughout the mortgage loan process through outbound calls, email, and online messaging
Connects with clients through outreach and pipeline management activities and conducts consistent follow-up routines to meet client needs
Responds to client requests and makes referrals to appropriate internal partners based on client needs
Partners with financial center leaders, performance managers, and market leaders to provide specialized guidance and coaching to financial center associates regarding delivery of an exceptional client experience

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of mortgage origination experience. In lieu of this requirement, has previously held the role of:
- Home Service Specialist II, Lending Client Associate, Lending Client Support Manager, Lending Specialist, Senior Banker, Business Solutions Advisor or Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America for 1 year
Knowledge of credit and home lending requirements
Actively listens to the client to determine their needs and goals and has a desire to interact with clients proactively.
Communicates professionally, effectively, and confidently and is comfortable engaging all clients in person and over the phone.
Is a critical thinker and can analyze financial and credit data to advise clients of product/pricing policies and guidelines and gather any additional required information.
Has effective customer service skills with ability to manage the full client end-to-end experience and problem resolution.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to handle ambiguity and adapt to changing circumstances.
Dedicated, enthusiastic, driven and performance-oriented; possesses a strong work ethic.
Can be flexible to work weekends and/or extended hours as needed.
A true team player and collaborator, translating knowledge and experience into strong and productive relationships internally and externally.
Ability to learn and understand technology.
Demonstrates a commitment to professional ethics and is thorough and thoughtful in incorporating relevant regulatory due diligence as well as complying with all Federal and State compliance policies.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in a financial center where goals were met or exceeded.
Knowledge in analyzing and comprehending complex financial data and providing financial alternatives.
Knowledge of banking products and services.
Solid time management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience in a loan origination role in a retail environment and knowledge of
Mortgage Products (Conventional, Jumbo and HELOC, Government)
Structuring, Processing, underwriting and closing procedures
Federal regulations governing real estate lending
FHA and HUD guidelines
Other Lending Products (Credit Card, Vehicle Loans)
Strong computer skills including MS applications and previous experience utilizing laptop technology.

Skills:

Client Management
Client Solutions Advisory
Customer and Client Focus
Referral Identification
Risk Management
Client Experience Branding
Credit Documentation Requirements
Credit and Risk Assessment
Pipeline Management
Referral Management
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Issue Management
Prospecting
Relationship Building

The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position Credit Solutions Advisor II: FDIC, Safe Act/Loan Originators

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

Credit Solutions Advisor - Baytown

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