Consumer Lending Lien and Title Specialist 1

Job Summary

The Consumer Lending Lien and Title Specialist 1 builds and maintains successful member relationships on consumer lending collateralized loans through accurate and timely processing of all aspects of lien administration, including lien perfection, lien release, and lien follow-up.  This role provides guidance to other Credit Union staff on lien situations requiring additional direction. The Consumer Lending Lien and Title Specialist 1 ensures all supporting documentation and records are accurately prepared according to applicable internal and external policies. This role performs all duties with superb attention to detail and accuracy levels, providing quality and efficient service to both internal and external members.

The Consumer Lending Lien and Title Specialist 1 reports to the Manager – Consumer Lending Operations.   

About UFCU

Our credit union was chartered in 1936 and has grown to serve over 384,816 members. At UFCU, we are more than just a financial institution, and our people are more than just employees. We are dedicated to serving our Members, empowering their financial success, and building financially healthy communities.
Our aspiration is to be loved by millions of members and built to thrive for generations. Our employees are not only part of our team but also Members themselves. They are innovative, agile, and Member-obsessed leaders who strive to be the best and always do the right thing. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support our employees and their loved ones, reflecting the fact that our people are at the center of everything we do.
UFCU fosters a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that fosters innovation, performance excellence, and career growth. If you’re looking for a challenging, purpose-driven career that makes a difference in our communities, UFCU is the place for U. Join us and work with purpose.

Essential Functions

Title and Lien Administration

• Complete lien filing documents (all states) for all consumer loan types requiring lien perfection, including automobiles, boats, RVs, trailers, or any other collateral requiring a lien recording.
• Process individual requests or files needing a Release of Lien.
• Accurately and efficiently research, resolve, correct, or perform follow-up of all necessary departmental reports, including Symitar (core), Infinity Loan Origination System (LOS), Engage Customer Relationship Management (CRM), DealerTrack, or others.
• Prioritize title processing to ensure timely completion, particularly for loans involving changes in ownership on the title, out-of-state titles, or new/renewed registration.
• Process all title work, including remittance of payments/checks for appropriate fees to the corresponding county or state agency, within designated timeframes of receiving the original title and all supporting documents.
• Properly log and file titles/title work in the necessary systems as required.
• Perform occasional delivery of title documents directly to local tax office.
• Promptly and consistently follow up with necessary parties if original title and/or supporting documents are not received in a timely manner. Necessary parties may include, but are not limited to, UFCU Consumer Lending team, other financial institutions, members, dealerships, and insurance companies.
• Process payments and perform any needed follow-up to dealerships.
• Effectively manage inbound calls and handle member escalations.
• Schedule and/or coordinate system testing and participate in departmental projects as needed.

Other

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Complete required regulatory training as assigned.
• Maintain strict adherence and compliance to all laws, rules, regulations and internal controls specific to your role, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, USA Patriot Act, OFAC and Fair Lending regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Consumer Lending loan services, procedures, and regulations.
• Working knowledge of title preparation for securing collateral.

Skills

• Displays a commitment to excellent member service and strong interpersonal skills; builds and maintains positive relationships with various vendors, internal partners, and team members.
• Highly organized with exceptional prioritization skills.
• Effectively manages time and resources; possesses strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail/accuracy.
• Displays a commitment to excellent member service and strong interpersonal skills by building and maintaining positive relationships; maintains member and/or employee confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate professionalism at all times and assume responsibility for numerous high-level functions, including departmental or other training needs.
• Proven ability to handle challenging and/or sensitive situations.
• Ability to proactively find ways to support the lending department’s goals and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and act responsibly in the member’s and the Credit Union’s best interests.
• Ability to work both effectively as a team and independently to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and perform new responsibilities with flexibility.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrating Member Obsession
• Demonstrating Performance Excellence
• Demonstrating Innovation

Experience

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with Consumer Lending title and lien processes
• Must be bondable

Preferred Requirements

• One year of financial institution experience, preferably with Credit Unions
• Experience with Infinity Loan Origination System (LOS), Engage Customer Relationship Management (CRM), or DealerTrack
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Symitar (Episys), Crystal Reports or other SQL query software
• Experience servicing consumer loans
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without accommodation, in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee will make extensive use of the telephone and virtual communication platforms to communicate information, requiring accurate perception of speech and clear speaking abilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• This position is required to frequently work at UFCU Plaza in Austin, Texas.
• May occasionally require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours.
• May occasionally move from one work location/branch to another.
• Public contact position, requiring appropriate professional appearance.
• Frequent computer use at a workstation of up to two hours at a time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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