Underwriting Associate

Underwriting Associate
Los Angeles, CA | Office Based

About Westlake Financial

Westlake Financial Services is the largest privately held auto finance company in the Nation.

We are committed to growing and strengthening our organization by hiring the people that make Westlake World (our culture) what it is.

Westlake Flooring Services was established in 2013 as a division of Westlake Financial Services – the leading lender for independent and franchise dealerships. Founded as a way to provide both independent and franchise dealers floor plan lines of credit; Westlake Flooring strives to suit any business’s needs. Westlake Flooring has financed over 190,000 vehicles for more than 3,000 dealerships in over 46 states. Our cutting-edge technology, customer service, unique partnerships, and flexible terms makes us the most dealer friendly floorplan provider in the United States.

What’s the role? 

Responsible for processing and analyzing dealer applications. Will be part of the Underwriting team and be responsible for making recommendations for approval or decline based on the analysis of the Dealer Applicant’s data. Flooring is currently looking for an Underwriting Associate to assist with our Underwriting process.

What is it like being part of our Underwriting Team?

You will be part of a positive and supportive team who will encourage you to learn, grow and succeed. Being part of our Underwriting team means you’ll work diligently in assessing dealer applications and ensure that everything aligns with our company’s requirements and adheres to policies. 

What you’ll do as our Underwriting Associate? 

• Verify and input dealer application data
• Conduct public searches to investigate dealer applicant and dealership
• Requests additional stipulations needed
• Requests necessary corrected documents needed in order to fund deal
• Makes necessary corrections to information entered
• Forward complete and correct application and stipulations
• Make recommendation for approval or decline with proposed terms

Qualities we look for in our Underwriting Associate

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Typing skill of 30 plus words per minute and utilize 10-Key
• Basic computer knowledge and Microsoft Suite exposure
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Ability to analyze income and proactive in solving problems
• Have basic mathematical skills
• Capacity to understand and comply with company set guidelines

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

What’s the expected pay for this role?

• Base pay of $18.47 to $22 per hour
• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

What do we offer? 

• 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 
• Employee Loan Assistance  
• 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 

Acknowledgement 

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.