Mortgage Loan Officer Recruiter (Agency - Retail Production)

We are seeking a highly driven Mortgage Loan Officer Recruiter to join our Citizen-MTG team, specializing in the placement of Loan Officers (LOs), Branch Managers, and Division/Regional Leaders within retail mortgage platforms, including Independent Mortgage Banks (IMBs) and depository institutions. This role is focused on full-cycle recruiting, partnering with mortgage lenders to build high-performing production teams while actively sourcing and closing top origination talent. Key Responsibilities Source, recruit, and place: Retail Mortgage Loan Officers (self-sourced and call center hybrid) Branch Managers and Producing Branch Managers Regional / Division Managers and build-out teams Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive mortgage production talent Conduct candidate screening, qualification, and deal structuring (comp plans, transitions, pipelines) Client Development & Relationship Management Partner with IMBs and banks to understand: Compensation structures Product mix and operational capabilities Act as a trusted advisor on: Market conditions Talent mapping by geography Drive new business through: Market specialization (regional or national) Maintain deep knowledge of: Market trends (rates, volume cycles, consolidation) Platform selection Deal Execution Negotiate offers and manage closing process Coordinate transition timelines, licensing, and onboarding logistics Support team lift-outs and branch acquisitions Ensure successful placement and retention outcomes Qualifications 3+ years of mortgage industry recruiting experience (LO, sales manager, ops, etc.) Strong understanding of retail mortgage origination Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates Experience managing multiple searches simultaneously Preferred Prior experience recruiting: Loan Officers / Branch Managers / Division Manager or multi-LO teams Existing network within: Familiarity with: Compensation modeling (bps, margins, splits) Experience with team/branch build-outs or lift-outs Negotiation and closing ability Market intelligence and advisory mindset Persistence and high activity level Ability to operate in a commission-driven environment Compensation Structure Base salary + uncapped commission Incentives for: Team placements / Exclusive searches / Repeat client business Why This Role High-income potential tied directly to performance Opportunity to work with a variety of top mortgage platforms nationwide Exposure to executive-level hiring (branch/division leaders) Ability to build a niche within a highly relationship-driven industry #J-18808-Ljbffr Valid8 Financial, Inc.