Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the new captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citro n, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep , Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.
Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience.
Position Summary:
As a Licensing Specialist I, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to ensure compliance with licensing regulations and state examinations. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to join our team in this pivotal role. Your key responsibilities will include collaborating with internal teams, engaging with government agencies, and overseeing the licensing process from initiation to completion. This position demands a self-disciplined approach, the ability to work independently, and a knack for effective teamwork. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Thoroughly review and analyze annual reports, license renewals, and other requirements to ensure accuracy and strict compliance with state regulations.
- Timely address all deficiencies or inquiries from state examiners and regulators by effectively managing your email and all forms of communication.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams on all levels.
- Maintain comprehensive records to track all licensing due dates, applications, change notifications, approvals, and other requirements via CSC Licensing Pro software.
- Must be detail-oriented with excellent organization skills to manage large volumes of documents and records.
- The ability to handle company information with sensitivity and safeguards to ensure confidentiality.
- Learn multiple roles within the team and provide support with state examinations, as needed.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications and Competencies Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 2 years experience in managing the licensing process in multiple state/city jurisdictions, including researching legal requirements, preparing and submitting applications.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Skills Required:
- Proven ability to effectively interact with regulatory authorities, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
- Expertise in managing multiple licensing projects concurrently with a focus on timely completion.
- Comprehensive knowledge of NMLS registration processes and state licensing requirements, including managing license renewals for various entities and managers within NMLS.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional problem-solving and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task while managing projects and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications Preferred:
- Knowledge of consumer finance laws, including motor vehicle retail installment sale transactions preferred.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, use hands and arms to operate office equipment including but not limited to a keyboard, mouse and phone, will occasionally need to reach, stoop, stand or walk. The employee must be able to see (close vision), hear, speak, and communicate verbally. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Work Schedule This position requires the ability to work various shifts to accommodate business needs. Typically, between the hours of 8AM-6PM Monday through Friday and on weekends as needed. Travel is required 0-10% of the time.
Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and/or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons.