Direct Loan Processor II

Job Title: Direct Loan Processor IIStatus: Non-exemptReports to: Supervisor - Direct Loan ProcessingDepartment: Consumer Direct Lending OpsJob Code: 11219Pay Range: $23.09 - $27.00 Hourly Location: Remote in CaliforniaWHO WE ARE:Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.WHO YOU ARE:You independently manage the full lifecycle of consumer loan processing from application through funding, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance while delivering a strong member experience. You are a detail-oriented, dependable lending professional with strong judgment and communication skills, known for managing a high-volume pipeline, resolving complex issues, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. You take ownership of your work by proactively managing loan files, collaborating across teams, identifying risks or exceptions, and using critical thinking to drive solutions that support efficient processing and positive outcomes for members and partners.WHAT YOU'LL DO: Maintain and apply a thorough working knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and internal policies related to consumer lending and credit union compliance, including BSA/AML, OFAC, privacy requirements, and fraud/identity theft prevention practices relevant to the role. Manage a high volume of inbound and outbound loan-related calls and messages while simultaneously progressing multiple loan applications; prioritize workload to meet established service levels, accuracy targets, and funding timelines. Independently manage an active pipeline/portfolio of approximately 40–50 applications at any time (typically 75%+ vehicle-secured), ensuring proactive follow-up, timely condition clearing, accurate documentation, and end-to-end ownership through funding. Perform quality control reviews to support loan funding and operational audits, ensuring files meet documentation standards, lien perfection requirements, and regulatory/policy guidelines; identify exceptions, and drive corrective action to mitigate risk. Collect, analyze, and validate relevant financial and identity documentation (e.g., proof of income, stipulations, insurance, title/registration) to satisfy loan conditions; maintain effective member relationships by setting expectations and providing clear status updates. Participate in all department functions to help achieve objectives. Continuously develop yourself to solve problems and improve department performance. Foster a positive work environment by actively listening to and responding to member and co-worker needs with a courteous and helpful attitude. Analyze data, research, and collect documentation, and prepare loan documents with minimal errors. Obtain and verify required Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) documentation to properly record the credit union's lien on loan collateral. Collaborate with peers across different departments to carry out key steps in the loan application process. Conduct supportive tasks including email correspondence, answering emails and TEAM chat queries, conducting consumer loan fulfillment audits, providing assistance on escalated calls and branch emails. Identify, investigate, and mitigate potential fraud, suspicious activity, and identity theft by recognizing red flags, validating documentation, applying due diligence standards, and escalating/referring cases in accordance with established procedures. Apply critical thinking and continuous-improvement practices to reduce errors, streamline processing steps, and improve member and employee experience; recommend process enhancements and share best practices with peers. Participate in video conferencing and online meetings while…