Business Analyst (Funding Operations)

Business Analyst

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, FirstFunding, operates as a non-depository (non-bank) company offering warehouse lending facilities. These facilities help provide necessary funding capability to non-delegated correspondent lenders, correspondent lenders, community banks and credit unions. First Funding services roughly 300 accounts currently and is growing! Since 1889, First American has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.

The Business Analyst is a proactive and analytical professional supporting Treasury, Funding Operations, and broader business process improvement within a fast-paced warehouse lending and mortgage environment. This role manages critical daily funding activities, ensures accurate cash movement, and drives process improvement by defining, documenting, and refining business processes and procedures. The analyst acts as a strategic partner across departments, identifying issues, recommending solutions, and supporting the modernization of core treasury and business workflows.

Treasury & Cash Operations

• Process and reconcile cash accounts, funding sources, and wire transactions with accuracy and urgency.
• Monitor the treasury inbox, review payment requests, validate transfers, and support smooth day-to-day operations.
• Manage ACH testing, positive pay exceptions, bank account closures, and invoice processing.

Funding & Warehouse Lending Support

Reporting, Analytics & Insights

Process Improvement & Collaboration

Job Complexities

Independence

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

Technical & Analytical Skills

Professional Strengths

Job Location : This position offers flexibility to work remotely; however, candidates based in the Dallas, TX area will follow a hybrid work model.

Salary Range : $72,125.00 - $96,125.00 Annually

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment : handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO / paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.