Lead Credit Underwriter – Acquisitions & Profitability

Westlake Financial; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401K matching

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Westlake Financial in Agoura Hills, CA is seeking a Credit Analyst responsible for underwriting in the Acquisitions unit to maximize profitability. The role focuses on process and performance improvements and may assume leadership responsibilities as needed, reporting to the Regional Originations Manager.

The position requires thorough credit analysis, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment on-site.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Supervision/leadership abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite deals by analyzing credit reports, income, and book value.
• Score the buy program and verify stipulations for validity.
• Investigate potential fraud and ensure deals make sense for Westlake.
• Interact with customers, dealers, and outside entities to disposition deals.
• Monitor deal performance through early charge-offs and ROA insights.
• Generate and distribute reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Time management

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Westlake Financial in Agoura Hills, CA is seeking a Credit Analyst responsible for underwriting in the Acquisitions unit to maximize profitability. The role focuses on process and performance improvements and may assume leadership responsibilities as needed, reporting to the Regional Originations Manager.

The position requires thorough credit analysis, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment on-site.