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Senior Collections Specialist
Company | Upstart |
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Location | Columbus, OH, USA |
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Salary | $57100 – $79000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- At least 2 years in collections, customer service, or a similar role at a Financial Institution with proven success meeting performance goals.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage borrowers, secure agreements, and handle challenging conversations with professionalism and empathy.
- Familiarity with FDCPA, TCPA, and other relevant collections laws and best practices.
- Proven ability to thrive in a results-oriented environment with experience improving key performance metrics (KPIs).
Responsibilities
- Leverage your expertise in collections to offer personalized solutions to help borrowers bring their accounts current through effective negotiation, empathy, and a deep understanding of payment plans and delinquency management.
- Excel in collections performance by exceeding KPIs, such as dollars collected per productive hour and promise-to-pay (PTP) commitments kept within 7 days of Right Party Contact (RPC).
- Contribute to improving collections practices by participating in initiatives to enhance borrower support, process efficiency, and program outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of full-time experience successfully recovering high-risk or delinquent accounts, including managing hardship programs, settlements, and tailored borrower solutions. Experience in Auto Collections is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and finalize settlements, ensuring optimal recovery rates while adhering to company policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Proven ability to secure high-value agreements while maintaining positive borrower relationships and consistently meeting or exceeding PTP and collection goals.
- Deep understanding of collections laws and compliance standards, including FDCPA, TCPA, and state-specific regulations.
- Skilled at analyzing performance metrics, optimizing productivity, and excelling in a results-oriented environment.
- Skilled in de-escalating challenging conversations, building trust, and presenting effective payment plans under pressure.