Skip Trace Agent
Skip Trace Specialist Los Angeles, CA | On-site
Job Description The Skip Trace Specialist position focuses on locating consumer's whereabouts and assets by using numerous tools available. The Skip Trace Specialist must provide support to the collectors by obtaining alternate phone numbers, addresses, licensing information, etc. in accordance with applicable laws, company policies, and processes.
Job Responsibilities
- Locate consumers using skip tracing tools and techniques
- Communicate with third parties for the purpose of acquiring consumer's location information
- Search private databases such as Accurint, public records and internet when necessary
- Review and analyze credit application and in-house documents for location purposes
- Verify consumer information
- Campaign calling to negotiate payment arrangements
- Comply with all federal, state and local regulations
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
Job Requirements
Excellent communication skills and ability to overcome objectionsFollow up on consumer leadsExcellent analytical, research, investigative and organizational skillsTrack and maintain account statuses via DaybreakDetail-oriented with excellent organizational skillsCapable of effectively operating in a high-pressure, high-volume environmentWilling and able to work a flexible schedule, overtime, and weekendsGood interpersonal skills and team work awarenessEducation and / or Experience :
Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalentExperience in Collections / Customer ServiceSelf-motivated and able to work with minimal supervisionBi-lingual Spanish preferredFamiliarity with the state and federal laws applicable to collections, such as the Fair Debt Collections Practices ActMachines, Office Equipment & Software
Knowledge of Microsoft office (excel, word, outlook)Knowledge of Web Applications (Google Search, maps, etc.)What's our Pay rate?
$17.87 to $19 per hour + bonus depending on individual 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 benefitsLife Insurance and Long-term disability plansFlexible Spending Account401K matchingEmployee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matchingWellness ProgramsMetro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)Career Path OpportunitiesDiscounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and AttractionsEmployee Loan AssistanceAnnual Flu ShotPaid Vacations DaysPaid Sick daysPaid holidaysHGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase ProgramUKG WalletAbout Us
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 without waiting for callbacks, fax-backs, or rehashes.
Westlake Financial Services is an Internet based, privately held finance company that specializes in the acquisition and servicing of 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 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.