Collateral Services Administrator

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Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers. 

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Fond du Lac, WI office.

The contributions you will make: 

This position ensures the accuracy and enforceability of the organization’s collateral. Ensures document and filing requirements are met and maintained from origination through the entire life cycle of a product, including post-paid transactions. Assists with the acquisition, safeguarding, maintenance, monitoring and release of collateral documents held as security to fortify the collateral position covering Compeer’s products. 

A typical day: 

Client Service

• Works collaboratively to build strong relationships with clients and provide timely and accurate support for collateral and financial information requests.
• Creates a positive work environment and demonstrates positive culture behaviors.
• Delivers consistent, high-quality and professional service that upholds the organization's commitment to its values and clients.
• Ensures data integrity by identifying and escalating discrepancies to appropriate subject matter experts.
• Applies identity verification and confidentiality protocols with precision in order to ensure data privacy and the safeguarding of personal information.

Loan Servicing

• Utilizes strong understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), multi-state vehicle titling, and FCA and financial regulations in order to protect the organization's collateral interests.
• Reviews, analyzes and maintains accurate collateral documents to protect the organization’s lien position.
• Uses digital tools and databases to file, amend and track all collateral documentation.
• Manages document lifecycle from orignation/purchase to release, ensuring completeness and compliance.
• Confirms client wire transfers and related requests to protect 
  organizational integrity and mitigate risk

Industry Knowledge

• Maintains current knowledge of financial and UCC industry regulations, changes and emerging best practices.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities, training, workgroups and industry events to enhance skill sets and contribute to team effectiveness.

The skills and experience we prefer you have: 

• Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, legal, agriculture or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, business administration, legal or agriculture with exposure to collateral management or document control preferred.
• Experience in filing, analyzing and managing Collateral under UCC guidelines preferred.
• Knowledge of titling requirements.
• Ability to processes complex information with consistency and precision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to identify issues, propose solutions and exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with an aptitude for balancing multiple prioriti