Licensing Specialist

Job Description:

• Maintain and monitor originator, branch, and company licenses
• Update information in NMLS
• File company, branch, and individual licenses
• Assist with filing reports and support the Compliance Department as needed
• Interface with employees regarding licensing issues
• Monitor changes and updates in licensing requirements
• Respond to company and regulator inquiries and retain organized records
• Track license applications through approval and communicate application/license status
• Maintain schedules for education, renewals, and reports deadlines
• Manage company, branch, and individual license renewals
• Obtain licenses in new states or authorizations to expand operations
• Handle licensing matters, education and bond requirements, and financial requirements for licensing authorities
• Obtain and renew company business licenses
• Summarize and report to management
• Conduct quality checks for licensing compliance
• Collaborate across the company and build relationships with all levels
• Deliver creative licensing solutions
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Individual contributor with no direct reports

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three (3) + years of mortgage licensing experience required
• Experience in the NMLS system for licensing in the mortgage industry (MLOs, company, and branch licenses)
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with creative problem solving, strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to handle sensitive business information confidentially and professionally
• Ability to handle regulatory filings and records retention
• Ability to analyze information relating to the position
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
• Solid organizational skills and high attention to detail with knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to sit frequently and occasionally stand, walk, use hands, reach, and lift/move up to 25 pounds