Funding Administrator

Hankey Group Of Companies•Los Angeles, CA

32d•$45,000 - $70,000

About The Position

About Loan Center Loan Center, dba Westlake Direct is an affiliate of Westlake Financial Services a company with 30% YOY growth and assets of 15 Billion, we are always looking to acquire talented individuals as we expand our presence in the Auto Finance Industry. Westlake Financial Services believes in PEOPLE with the PURPOSE and PASSION to assist our more than 22,000 dealer partners throughout North America. General Job Description Our Funding Administrator is an individual with the vision and dedication needed to oversee and develop Funding activities. Our Funding Administrator role is a challenging and dynamic position with opportunity for advancement. As a Funding Administrator with Westlake Direct, LLC dba LoanCenter, you will be ensuring a seamless completion of the loan Funding Process. The successful Funding Coordinator will work closely with Loan Officers, Credit Analyst and Management to oversee daily Funding activities. If you're currently working in a dealership's business office or in any administrative role, a junior accountant, billing specialist, or office manager — we want to hear from you! While you may not have direct experience as a Funding Administrator, your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage paperwork and deadlines translate perfectly into this role. We've found that people with strong administrative or accounting backgrounds thrive in funding because they already excel at reviewing documents, ensuring accuracy, and keeping processes running smoothly.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of online meeting tools (Teams, Zoom).
Comfort and skill with working with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced Team environment.
Strong computer skills and adaptability to new technology.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft office (excel, word, outlook, PowerPoint); required

Nice To Haves

Automotive and Finance Experience; beneficial
Previous Loan Funding or Underwriting Experience; beneficial
Knowledge of Web Applications; beneficial
Knowledge/Experience with the use of DealerTrack, Routeone, or CUDL; beneficial

Responsibilities

Thoroughly review loan documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to Westlake Direct's credit policy.
Verify completeness of all necessary documents and information.
Collaborate with Loan Officers and Credit Analysts to resolve any discrepancies or missing information.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a smooth Funding process.
Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of funds to Lienholders and Dealers.
Conduct quality control checks on loan files to identify and rectify errors or discrepancies.
Address and resolve any issues that arise during the Funding process promptly and efficiently.
Implement improvements in the Funding workflow.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
Flexible Spending Account
401K matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
Wellness Programs
Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
Career Path Opportunities
Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
Annual Flu Shot
Paid Vacations Days
Paid Sick days
Paid holidays
HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)
Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
UKG Wallet