MORTGAGE/ BANKING POSITIONS

UNDERWRITER ASSOCIATE- Woodland Hills, CA;Rolling Meadows, IL  16-25/HR

Reviews, inspects, and validates standard loan applications for completeness, accuracy, and soundness and underwrites loans in compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines. Follows defined parameters, rules, and practices.
Good understanding of processing, underwriting, and closing procedures.
Intermediate computer skills.
Working to establish customer relationships.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Working to gain an underwriting designation.
1+ years processing or underwriting experience/High School diploma or equivalent.

LOAN FUNDER/PROCESSOR- Pasadena, CA; Fort Worth, TX;Rolling Meadows, IL;Scottsdale/Chandler, AZ; Woodland Hills, CA
Overland Park, KS   15-17/HR

Duties can include (but not limited to) the following:
•Answering Seller's questions via phone and email. Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.
•Analyzing loan file documents.
•Correcting loan information based on documents in the loan file or documents provided by the seller.
•Research the validity of tax penalty charge.
•Research if the 203K, Buydown, and/or Escrow Holdback funds were deducted or set up correctly at the time of funding.
•Research Sellers' disputes regarding how a loan is priced.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Our department will provide on the job training. We prefer that candidates have 2 or more years of mortgage background or have a BA in Accounting or related curriculum. They will also need some computer experience, because they will need to work with Lotus Notes, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, Gems, and AS400 modules. They also need to be multi-tasked oriented.

Sr. COMMITMENT SPECIALIST- Chandler, AZ 15-18/HR

Registers selected Best Effort commitments from the principal lender. Responds to inquiries with respect to commitments and how Correspondent Lending will process the commitment. Registers loans sent through from a CLOUT refer through Platinum. Clears loan allocations. Advanced knowledge of Jade, Ruby and Sapphire to accurately price and quote price to authorized individuals. Commitment to Beyond Excellence. Working knowledge of Pearl and basic knowledge of how pricing works. Increased knowledge of underwriting guidelines specific to Subprime Products. Able to train customers on Subprime Price Query.
•Register commitment accepted under best effort delivery method. Recommend best product for the seller and/or the customer with regards to PPP, loan program, etc. Data entry of screen prompts germane to lender requirements. Addresses any program violation which may occur when registering the commitment.
•Learning to determine NEC using Market Model analysis. Increased knowledge of business mix to make informed decisions regarding NEC on individual loans.
•Utilization of Lotus Notes, including allocation and Tornado databases, PC skills for data entry. Interface with commitment lenders, et cetera.
•Train others (customers and team mates) on Subprime Price Query, Platinum Exception pricing requests
•Communicate policy information to lenders upon request
•Communicate pricing and suspension information to sellers
•Other project assignments as directed by immediate supervisor.
•Price quotations for best effort loan commitments. Commitment vehicle changes based on the principal lender and commitment time interval.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or equivalent. Computer data entry skills and ability to interpret and administer CLD pricing policy. Math, written and verbal communication skills necessary to succeed at this position. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel. Knowledge of analysis and macros using Excel. Exemplary Customer Service skills exhibiting all Beyond Excellence traits. Understands many aspects of reporting in Turquoise. Ability to teach others about pricing, including Subprime Price Query, PPP, Platinum Exception Pricing requests, etc.

MORTGAGE CLERICAL-  CHICAGO, IL 9-13/HR

Under the direction of the AVP or Team Manager provide daily management of risk exposure on loan and client level matters for assigned clients. Cross train to provide coverage for other analysts within regional client solutions team. Follow credit policies. Review and provide actions and responses to loan and client level reporting. Provide temporary credit increases based on prescribed guidelines and assist clients in loan fundings. Monitor clients to ensure compliance with the various loan level covenants of the revolving security agreement. Interact with management, production staff, other departments and customers in resolving loan level issues and managing the overall customer experience. Responsible for providing management with updates on changes in risk levels or facility usage. Assist in managing the "wind-down" process of customers who are discontinuing their facilities . Assist in identifying system improvement requirements. Perform under established standards of turn time and ensure that customer service levels are met. Responsible for ensuring that the training and boarding of new clients are met as new clients are assigned.
JOB SUMMARY:
•Ensure consistent high levels of customers experience as demonstrated by expected facility usage.
•Working with CSM and business analyst, identify and resolve issues with:
a. Tranching
b. Override suspensions
c. Haircuts
d. Investor rejects
e. Advance rate
f. Funding suspensions
g. Exceptions
h. Non-performing loans
i. Non compliant or default loans
j. CDR
•Serve as first level of review for customer service issues, Including loan fundings
•Interface with funding, collateral, accounting and closing agent departments as needed.
•Monitor and prepare the daily, weekly and monthly reports provided by the Business Analyst to ensure that risk levels are being maintained
•Additional ad-hoc items as assignment by management.
•Manage “friendly wind downs” within the team ensuring that all funds are collected and all loans are cleared of facility timely in conjunction with Wind Down manager. Work with Credit Portfolio Manager, elevate trans-mod requests as needed and follow through to ensure commitment requirements support customers models

Claims Positions                 

Claims Supervisor - Valencia, CA, 60-65K

Large Carrier located in Santa Clarita seeking experienced claims supervisor to start immediately, Interview today for this exciting opportunity. Bilingual a plus.

Catastrophe (CAT) Team - Texas/Arizona/ California (in House Positions)

The unpredictable nature of storm claims adjusting makes staffing a challenging prospect. Labor requirements fluctuate with windstorm, flood and seismic activity, creating the necessity for an “at-will” or “as needed” adjuster work force, rather than one based on a regular, full-time schedule. Even with that caveat, Canon is constantly searching for qualified insurance claims adjusters in all areas of adjusting. Qualifications should include specific insurance claims adjusting experience in your field of preference and adjuster licensing in your state of residence (if required). Individuals who have a background in a closely related field, such as automobile body repair or home construction, may also be considered for claims adjusting positions.

Sr. Workers Compensation Claims/ Hearing Rep- Thousand Oaks, CA 65-75Kk

Prestige company, you will retire there, Beautiful offices, very friendly people
Large Insurance Carrier has an IMMEDIATE need for a Sr. Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster in their GROWING  Los Angeles office. Responsibilities will include:
Handling W.C. caseload from inception to final settlement, including initial investigation of new claims to include recorded statements. Provide company with status of claims at quarterly meetings Attend WCAB hearings, when necessary. Work w/defense attorneys, as warranted

• Financial Malpractice Coverage
• Insurance Agents (Life/Health/Auto/Home) Errors Omissions
• High Dollar Intellectual Property Cases
• Directors/ Officers Liability Coverage
• Architects Errors/ Omissions- Construction Defect Claims

Great Company with the possibility of working from home after 1 year. 

Benefits Dept Manager  Woodland Hills, CA 100-140K

New book of business. Insurance Broker in Woodland Hills is growing from 5 to 50 people. Looking for someone that is technically sound, and can manage depts in San Diego and Orange Country (travel every other week or so). Looking for someone really strong manager, technician and that has experience managing remotely. Based in Encino, some work from home.

Our client is seeking a Benefits Manager in Calabasas to administer company benefit programs and assists in the development of new or improved benefit programs or processes. This person reports to the Senior Manager of Benefits. This person also supervises Benefits Administrators and/or Benefits Specialists.
•Leads and participates in special projects as assigned. Applies advanced analytical skills to independently research, analyze and provide recommendations regarding benefit programs and processes
•Has primary responsibility for administering one or more benefit programs
•Analyzes benefits usage and costs
•Assists in the development of effective benefit communication programs
•Researches legal, regulatory or administrative issues impacting the benefits program
•Leads projects for benefits analysis and works closely with Finance and insurance carriers
•Assists in managing vendor relationships including service levels, correspondence control, annual renewal documentation, SPDs, service contracts and Certificates of Insurance
•Documents current policies, procedures and systems
•Assists in resolving complex individual eligibility cases and/or appeals
•Helps ensure compliance with all governmental regulations related to benefit programs, including ERISA reporting and disclosure requirements, FMLA, and HIPAA

Qualifications:
•Strong functional expertise in benefits design and administration
•At least 8-10 years of progressive related retirement and health and welfare plans experience with at least 2 years of supervisory experience
•A Bachelor\'s degree, preferably in Business or a related field
•Certified Benefits Professional and Certified Employee Benefit Specialist certifications are a plus
•Expertise with stock plan administration is a plus
•Working knowledge of government regulations that apply to benefit programs (ERISA, TEFRA, ADA, etc.) and the standard filings required by the Department of Labor/IRS
•Highly computer literate with proven experience creating reports using MS Excel and HRIS, preferably Lawson
•Significant experience working with automated systems and outside vendor
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