Financial Risk Analyst

Financial Risk AnalystIn Person Role | Los Angeles, CAOverviewWestlake Financial Services is the largest privately-held auto finance technology company in the United States with $22 Billion assets under management.As a Financial Analyst in the Business Strategy and Analytics division, you will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic, and data-driven team that directly supports senior executives and influences corporate direction. You will build models used to support our automated consumer lending platform, conduct regular performance analysis of our portfolio, and make improvements to operational units within the company.Ideal candidates have 1-3 years analyst experience and a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, math or a similar field. Preferably, with experience in a financial services company, especially in the auto finance or lending sector. Exceptional candidates are driven by excellence, attention to detail, and a desire to continually improve, gain industry experience, and enhance productivity.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze targeted improvements to the proprietary Westlake Buy ProgramTM, and coordinate with all necessary departments and managers to ensure timely and successful implementation.Research potential new target customers, products, and relevant models to predict performance.Develop and monitor internal reporting mechanisms for use by management and interpret results.Recommend changes to corporate policies, procedures, and underwriting guidelines.Regularly prepare and present findings and recommendations to senior executives.Enhance internal process efficiency with all technologies available to your team.SKILL SETAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including financial and/or decision analysis modeling.Fundamental knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).Ability to interpret large amounts of data from multiple sources and extrapolate trends.Entrepreneurial, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.Able to quickly adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.What’s the expected pay for this role? $70,000 to $90,000 USD per year.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 applicableWhat do we offer? Medical, Dental, and Vision benefitsLife Insurance, Flexible Spending Account401K matchingEmployee Stock Ownership Program in a $14.2 Billion Company, plus company matchingWellness Program, Daily Team ExercisesWestlake University, Certification ProgramsCareer Path OpportunitiesDiscounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and AttractionsAT&T Wireless DiscountsEmployee Loan AssistancePaid Vacations DaysPaid Sick daysPaid holidaysRental Car DiscountsDell Member Purchase ProgramUKG Wallet – pay advanceAcknowledgement 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.