Sr. Lender Placed Operations Specialist

Title    Lender Placed Specialist III   Overview of Position     Assurant is seeking a Lender Placed Specialist III The is a virtual /100% work from home position. The  Lender Placed Specialist   III , under the guidance of the Unit Manager, is responsible for the input, set-up and/or maintenance of client, customer and/or agent information for one or more of the company's policies, products or services.  The Specialist, with the use of a computerized system, is responsible for the maintenance of customer's accounts, by processing premium payments and/or delinquent premiums, either by direct or automated payment.  Additionally, the Specialist is responsible for researching, analyzing and resolving exception items that have been initiated via reports, Outsourcing Centers, Account Executives, phone calls, correspondence, clients, and the clients' systems and obtains critical information.  The Specialist works with complex and time sensitive issues and works directly with the client and outsourcing centers. The Lender Placed Specialist III will also perform the functions of a Lender Placed Specialist I and II.  The essential duties of a LPS III include but not limited to: Manage and work client mailboxes within established guidelines (recognize urgent issues should be worked within 24 hours); research and analyze exception items received through reports, task, Account Executives, outsourcing centers and client correspondences; complete refund check research; handle customer service calls from the client; outsourcing centers and other internal departments; assist in leading projects by gathering and analyzing data to achieve results; participate in conference calls with the client, internal departments and outsourcing centers to work on process improvements, project implementations, or resolution of complex issues.  This position is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm EST or 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST. Overtime may be required weekly and/or Saturday hours as workload demands.     What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?    Ability to work under pressure to meet or exceed deadlines to maintain client expectations. Ability to adapt easily as procedures/client needs change. Ability to organize and prioritize workload. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to make good decisions. Identify trends and develop analysis. Applies intermediate skills and begins to develop advanced skills to procedures, processes and techniques.    What are the requirements needed for this position?    2 years of customer care, research, mortgage servicing/hazard insurance or related experience in an office setting (preferably in a production environment). Strong problem solving and analytical skills. High school diploma or GED. Blackknight, Trackall and Smartflow systems working knowledge. Basic MS Office skills i.e. Word and Excel. What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?    Knowledge of Lender Placed applications and Mortgage Banking applications (such as TrackAll and LPS). Lender Placed knowledge. What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?     General office demands    Pay Range: $17.34 - $27.75 Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position. If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis. Helping People Thrive in a Connected World Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at  jobs.assurant.com . For U.S. benefit information, visit  myassurantbenefits.com . For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter. What’s the culture like at Assurant? Our unique culture is a