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Senior Collections Specialist

Senior Collections Specialist

CompanyUpstart
LocationColumbus, OH, USA
Salary$57100 – $79000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

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.