Kiavi · 8 hours ago
Funding Specialist (6 Mo. Contract + Benefits)
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expKiavi is one of the nation’s largest private lenders to residential real estate investors. The Funding Specialist role involves guiding loans through the funding and closing process, ensuring an efficient and accurate loan transaction closure while fostering relationships with closing agents, brokers, and borrowers.
Financial ServicesFinTechLendingReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Work with the loan origination team, closing agents and borrowers to ensure a quick, accurate and pleasant closing experience
Ensure timely and accurate processing of loans once the loans enter your queue, including but not limited to:
Reviewing signed closing documents to ensure all documents are present and have been signed properly and ensure all conditions have been met
Requesting wire to be sent
Following up for any post closing documents
Speak up and suggest improvements wherever you see an opportunity
Adhere to and comply with all applicable federal and state laws and company policies
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned by the supervisor
Propose improvement to our closing process, to make it as efficient and pleasant as possible
Qualification
Required
You have an Associate or Bachelor's degree, or 3-5 years experience in document drawing and/or funding; escrow officer or insurance agent experience a plus
Track record as a self-starter, with excellent time management skills, and a strong desire to learn
You have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
You have excellent written and oral communication skills
Open to feedback, comfortable speaking up and asking questions and able to follow a proven process
You are flexible and can work in a dynamic environment of rapid change in procedures and prioritization
You have excellent technology skills, including: Microsoft Word & Excel, Google Docs & Sheets, Adobe Acrobat; and you love learning new technology
Preferred
If you have experience in the residential or business purpose mortgage space (post closing or loan operations), that's a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Kiavi offers free employee-only coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans. Dependents receive a heavily discounted premium, competitively placed in the 90th percentile for cost.
Health Savings Account (HSA): For those enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Kiavi provides an annual employer contribution to HSAs: $1,000 for individual coverage and $2,000 for dependents.
Disability and Life Insurance: Immediate access to short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as group life and AD&D insurance, with coverage at 1x annual salary.
Remote Work Policy: Kiavi supports working remotely for day to day activities for most roles and occasionally may ask employees to gather in person for key meetings, training, team building etc. For remote workers, Kiavi offers a one-time office setup reimbursement of up to $500 and a monthly $85 stipend for internet and phone expenses. For in-office workers, Kiavi offers employer contributions to commuter benefits account, either for parking or public transportation.
Flexible Time Off: Employees are empowered to manage their own time off, with no strict limits, as long as it's approved by their manager.
Paid Leaves: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for medical or caregiver purposes, and 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave. Short-term disability leave is also available for birthing mothers.
401(k) & Company Match: A 401(k) plan managed by Fidelity, with Kiavi matching 100% of contributions up to 3% of compensation or $8,000 (whichever is less). All employer contributions are immediately vested.
Company
Kiavi
Kiavi is a tech-enabled lender that provides residential real estate investors with financing solutions for property investments.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
Benefit Street PartnersMoatableRibbit Capital
2025-08-26Debt Financing· $400M
2025-02-13Debt Financing· $300M
2024-10-16Debt Financing· $400M
Leadership Team
James Herbert
Co-Founder, Board Member
Tim Lawlor
CFO
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