Islamic Finance Specialist/Originator (Chicago, IL) at Devon Bank

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

36000.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Islamic Finance, Mortgage Origination, Business Development, Networking, Community Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Marketing, Educational Workshops, Relationship Building, Sales, Customer Service, Travel, Arabic, Urdu

Industry

Banking

Description

Description We have an exciting opportunity in the Chicago area for a professional mortgage specialist/originator looking to add Islamic Financing to their portfolio, along with conventional originations for residential 1-4 family homes, in accordance with the bank’s policies and procedures and all applicable agency and investor guidelines. You can work from our Chicago branch or remote. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively solicit new residential mortgage loans in order to meet established loan quality and production goals. Develop and maintain a strong network of business relationships to ensure a recurring source of mortgage loan referrals. This network could include realtors, mortgage professionals, builders, professional and personal contacts, and any other referral sources the Islamic Finance Originator develops. Enhance the network by regularly participating in business-related development opportunities, community events, visiting mosques, engaging with Islamic community leaders and interacting with professional organizations. Maintain a thorough understanding of Devon Bank's lending programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Distribute promotional and marketing material to Muslim communities. Arrange and present educational workshops at mosques, community events, etc. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 2 continuous years in a mortgage-related position, with experience generating self-sourced business Ability to travel to potential business sources throughout the assigned sales territory Ability to originate Islamic finance transactions in 17 states S.A.F.E. Act licensing required prior to start date Ability to speak conversational Arabic or Urdu is a plus Pay Range and Benefits: $36,000 plus commission Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and 401(K) EOE AA - Devon Bank is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HumanResources@devonbank.com or you may call us at (773) - 465-2500.

Responsibilities

The Islamic Finance Specialist/Originator will proactively solicit new residential mortgage loans and develop a strong network of business relationships for referrals. They will also enhance their network through community engagement and maintain a thorough understanding of the bank's lending programs and regulatory requirements.