Job summary:
Establishes effective payment plans with past due and over-limit credit/debit card accounts or to collect dishonored checks through telephone contact and letters. Responsible for routine account maintenance, including but not limited to skip tracing efforts to locate customers.
General duties and responsibilities:
Place inbound and outbound calls through an auto dialer system to negotiate and collect dishonored checks and past due or over-limit credit/debit card accounts .
Works with customer to negotiate a repayment arrangement in a minimal number of contacts.
Updates customer's contact and account information during each contact.
Responsible for account research, including skip tracing, through the use of online credit bureaus and other systems.
Works with other internal FIS departments, including but not limited to customer service and accounting, as needed.
Maintains control of the conversation with customer at all times. Follows basic call flow and handling procedures while adapting to each conversation using the phone skills and techniques learned during training.
Adhere to all departmental procedures and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) regulations.
When unable to resolve the problem in a reasonable amount of time, will escalate to the appropriate resource. Follows up on escalated issues with coaching and mentoring to learn the appropriate solution and expand overall knowledge.
May provide guidance and/or mentoring to less experienced Collections Representatives.
Educational Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferable; or equivalent combination of education and experience that is required for the specific job level.
General knowledge, skills and abilities:
Requires ability to navigate a computerized data entry system or other relevant applications
Working knowledge of collection laws, bankruptcy requirements and guidelines
Able to work with data entry systems, credit bureau reports and collection techniques
Excellent customer service and telephone skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
Ability to make decisions within specified parameters
Ability to work effectively with multiple tasks and situations
Ability to work in a Predictive Dialer environment
Ability to work productively in a high transaction volume environment
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
May require the abiltiy to accommodate a flexible work schedule
May require multi-lingual skills for specific position (e.g., English, Spanish)
Entry level role. Basic skills with moderate level of proficiency. Places calls which are basic and routine. Works under close supervision without latitude for independent judgment. Consults with senior peers and team leads on non-complex issues to learn through experience. Typically requires six months or more of experience in a call center in a collections- or customer service-related position in a service industry. One or more years of financial services experience is preferable.
ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
EEO/AA Employer
Job
Call Center
Primary Location
US-AL-Northport AL
Schedule
Part-time
Shift
Day Job
FIS Global - 11 months ago
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