Search Specialist in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States (# 878)

• The Search Specialist works with Sales, Settlements (Seller Disbursement), and Legal (as needed) to ensure due diligence is done to identify and address any encumbrances. A Search Administrator has the authority to hold creditor and/or seller payment to make sure all requirements have been met to deliver equipment free and clear to the buyer.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and ensure accuracy of all contracts, legal documentation and search results in accordance with company policy, government regulations and SOX compliance.
• Notify relevant creditors and actively participate in the negotiation and mediation between owners and creditors to arrive at a mutually agreeable settlement to allow the successful sale of the property.
• Mitigates corporate risk by completing purchase and guarantee agreements including advancing funds and forwarding reports to required management for review and approval
• Proactively and effectively interact with the Sales and Operations teams, consignors and creditors and internal Settlements and Review teams.
• Mitigate corporate risk by advising and mentoring sales and operations teams with assistance and communication from the legal Departments
• Reviews and processes post-sale reports to ensure timely consignor payouts
• Review of all contracts and lien search results. Investigate and resolve all lien related issues independently and/or in collaboration with Field teams (Sales, Sales Support & Operations). Collaborate with Legal as needed.
• Contact lienholders to obtain payouts and lien release documents.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and departments to meet auction deadlines
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in contract, legal, administrative, or banking related roles
• Negotiating and problem resolution.
• Previous experience in high volume related roles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Search Engines and Cloud-based applications.
• Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours and occasional overtime hours.