Associate - Fund Control

About the Role

The Associate - Fund Control will be responsible for construction fund control coordination and is based in our Irvine, CA office. This position will conduct risk assessment of real estate projects, conduct thorough reviews of property evaluations, and market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze construction documents and draw request for accuracy and policy
• Evaluating contractor qualifications, construction contracts, and project team experience
• Ensure compliance with loan policies and guidelines
• Reviewing third party reports (inspection reports)
• Identifying and mitigating risk related to zoning, permits, market conditions, and construction complexity
• Provide personalized client service to meet borrower needs
• Post close distribution of funds and management of fund control conditions
• Management of the draw process post underwriting
• Reviewing and disbursing construction loan draws based on guidelines and progress
• Calculating and allocating funds to specific budget line items
• Identifying and addressing budget shortfalls or discrepancies
• Ordering and reviewing third-party inspection reports
• Monitoring construction holdback portfolios and resolving lien issues
• Communicating with borrowers, inspectors, and other stakeholders regarding draw statuses and project progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• High School Diploma required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction underwriting and/or fund control
• Trustpoint Experience a plus

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to stay organized and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to articulate issues, problem-solve and analyze with creative and out-of-the-box thinking
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with internal and external partners; ability to convey findings in a concise and comprehensive manner
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Capability to build trusting relationships internally and externally and elicit confidence by demonstrating reliability
• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively in a cooperative and diverse environment
• Capacity to analyze processes, support change and think operationally and strategically to achieve business goals
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills

• Construction Experience and or Project Accounting Experience a plus
• Trustpoint Experience a plus

Pay range and compensation package

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 and $75,000.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Archwest, we will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please just let us know by contacting us at [email protected].