Westlake Financial

30-Day Collections Department Lead

Westlake Financial  •  $17.87/hr  •  Agoura Hills, CA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Under minimal supervision, the Department Lead assists the Management Team with overseeing the department. This entails ensuring proper coverage for call volume throughout the day, reviewing various reports for compliance purposes, participate in the training and coaching of the call center staff, investigate and resolve escalated issues, responsible for providing lead support in the absence of a Supervisor and complete other work as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor live reports and address concerns when identified
  • Monitor phone calls to ensure proper handling
  • Coach agents as needed or directed
  • Step in to lead a team when the Supervisor is absent
  • Document all interactions with agents / Update coaching log
  • Communicate professionally with internal and external customers
  • Making sure things get done in a timely manner. Send Reminders.
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures to others
  • Exercise sound judgment when making decisions
  • Excellent organization and prioritization skills
  • Use proper grammar and email etiquette, including accurate spelling and correct vocabulary
  • Diffuse hostile callers
  • Develop and deliver training
  • Ability to work under time constraints and daily deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills and teamwork awareness
  • Maintain confidentiality with personnel and management issues
  • Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and evening shifts.

Pay Rate:

  • $17.87 per hour plus bonus potential of up to $1000 based on performance.
  • 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.

FULL TIME BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $14.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
  • Wellness Program, Daily Team Exercises
  • Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement
  • Westlake University, Certification Programs
  • Career Path Opportunities
  • Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
  • AT&T Wireless Discounts
  • Employee Loan Assistance
  • Onsite Yoga, Treadmill Desks
  • Annual Flu Shots, Biometric Screenings
  • Paid Vacations Days
  • Paid Sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • Gym
  • Rental Car Discounts
  • Dell Member Purchase Program


ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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.

Westlake Financial

About Westlake Financial

People. Purpose. Passion. These are the hallmarks of Westlake Financial Services, and have been since our inception in 1988. Westlake specializes in prime to sub-prime automotive financing, helping car dealerships do what they do best: sell cars. Our unique credit approval software (known as "The Buy Program ©"​) allows dealers to get an on-the-spot loan approval with out waiting for callbacks, fax-backs, or rehashes.

Westlake Financial is an Internet based, privately held finance company that specializes in the acquisition and servicing of prime, sub-prime, and non-prime automotive retail installment contracts. Headquartered in Southern California, Westlake originates indirect retail installment contracts through a network of 21,000 new and used car dealers throughout the United States. All collections and servicing are performed in-house from its central facility located in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles.

Westlake's success didn't just happen overnight. It took years of hard work, cultivation, and smart intuition to get to where we are today. Not content to rest on our laurels, Westlake continues to build and refine, always keeping our dealers and customers in mind.

Looking for a Career in auto finance, please view the following link: https://www.westlakefinancial.com/careers/

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded
1988
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