Funding Specialist II

Agora Data; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

120 Hours PTO

Incentive Stock Options

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Agora Data headquartered in Arlington, TX is seeking a Funding Specialist II to handle auto loan funding from application through funding, ensuring policy compliance and accurate records. This full-time role requires 1-3 years of funding experience and strong MS Office skills.

Ideal candidates will be team players with excellent communication, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Auto Originations/Funding experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong typing, data entry, and computer navigation skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to respond promptly and professionally to internal and external requests.

Responsibilities

• Communicate loan funding statuses to originators, sales, titles, and leadership.
• Manage relationships with originators.
• Maintain accurate records of all loan funding activities.
• Accountable for managing the Auto Loan origination process from application review through funding.
• Ensure adherence to internal policy and external regulations.
• Support respectful experiences for applicants and dealers throughout the origination and funding process.
• Identifies processes and control improvements; communicates findings to the respected manager.
• Assist with questions, calls, emails, and faxes, and serve as an overall go-to person for funding analysts.
• Perform other assigned projects and tasks.

Skills

Auto funding experience

Strong typing

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Headquarters - Arlington, TX 76013, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly, The Funding Specialist II is responsible for funding auto loans while maintaining the highest level of integrity. The specialist evaluates all documents, programs, and verifications for validity prior to funding the loan. This team member interfaces with and provides superior customer service to internal and external customers (e.g., credit center personnel, automobile dealers, loan applicants).

What You’ll Do

• Communicate loan funding statuses to originators, sales, titles, and leadership.
• Manage relationships with originators.
• Maintain accurate records of all loan funding activities.
• Accountable for managing the Auto Loan origination process from application review through funding.
• Ensure adherence to internal policy and external regulations.
• Support respectful experiences for applicants and dealers throughout the origination and funding process.
• Identifies processes and control improvements; communicates findings to the respected manager.
• Assist with questions, calls, emails, and faxes, and serve as an overall go-to person for funding analysts.
• Perform other assigned projects and tasks.

Are You A Fit?: What You Need

• 1-3 years of Auto Originations/Funding experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong typing, data entry, and computer navigation skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to respond promptly and professionally to internal and external requests.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience in indirect auto lending or subprime auto finance preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent but minimal physical effort, such as sitting, standing, and walking.
• Occasional moving and lifting of equipment and furniture are required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 120 Hours of Accrued PTO
• Incentive Stock Options
• Collaborative Environment