Producing Branch Manager, Retail

Cardinal Financial Consulting

Producing Branch Manager leading a mortgage origination team at Cardinal Financial. Focused on recruiting, managing performance, and driving production while also contributing personally.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing a high-performing retail origination team while driving production and ensuring compliance with mortgage products and pricing. Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain top talent in a competitive mortgage sales environment.

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NMLS LicenseMortgage Sales ManagementTeam DevelopmentCompliance KnowledgeBusiness Acumen

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Hard Skills

Mortgage ProductsPerformance MetricsOperational ExecutionFinancial ManagementEscalation Handling

Soft Skills

Leadership PresenceCollaborationTalent RecruitmentCustomer Experience Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

NMLS License

Industry Keywords

Retail OriginationHigh-Performance EnvironmentPricing AdherenceMulti-State LicensingMortgage Sales

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a high-performing retail origination team
Recruit, hire, and develop Loan Originators and support staff
Drive production, performance metrics, and customer experience
Oversee compliance, pricing adherence, and operational execution
Handle escalations and collaborate with senior leadership
Manage branch financials and expenses
Continue personal production alongside leadership responsibilities
Contribute to evolving the retail business model

Requirements

What you’ll need

NMLS License required; multi-state licensing may be required
3+ years managing a mortgage sales team with proven results
5+ years in mortgage sales in a high-performance environment
Deep knowledge of mortgage products, compliance, and pricing
Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain top talent
Strong business acumen and leadership presence
Ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing profitability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits beginning the first of the month following your start date (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and more)
401(k) w/ 50% match up to a maximum employee contribution of 5% - Beginning the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment