Collections Specialist

First US Bank
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2022 CLOSED ON 9/7/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Specialist position at First US Bank?

Collections Specialist
 
Job Summary:
Responsible for contacting customers who are delinquent on their loan payment to obtain payment, make payment arrangements or establish a repayment plan.  They shall follow established policies and procedures when contacting and determining a collection solution.  Delinquency must be kept at a satisfactory percentage while maintaining positive customer relationships.

Position Requirements:
  • Bilingual Preferred.
  • High School Degree or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in collections, preferably in the finance industry.
  • Knowledge and understanding of both state and federal laws, collection regulations, policies and procedures, and all BSA requirements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Strong problem solving and negotiation skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours when needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Reviews delinquent accounts daily.
  • Communicates with delinquent borrowers in attempt to obtain late payments and discuss circumstances causing delinquent status.
  • Determine solutions to resolve delinquent status and make possible financial arrangements that would resolve temporary problems.
  • Document all collection actions taken in system.
  • Maintain positive relations with all customers, discussing sensitive personal circumstances in a frank, yet tactful manner.
  • Maintain control over delinquent accounts by maintaining a satisfactory percentage of past due accounts.
  • Report delinquency status to management on a regular basis.
  • Perform collection duties for other branches when requested.
Working Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment.  The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. 

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
This is largely a sedentary role; however, this position may require the ability to lift files, bend, reach, walk or maneuver around the bank.  This position may occasionally need to lift up to 25 pounds.   

Disclaimer:
This position description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job; it is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to the job.
                                                                       
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