Debt Specialist III
Debt Specialist III reduces losses by negotiating and collecting payment on delinquent retail, consumer, residential or auto accounts.
Depth & Scope
- Performs multiple and / or diverse tasks that cover a wide range of complexity
- Requires advanced skills and expertise in a range of products and services, processes, procedures and systems or requires deep skills in a set of focused areas
- Understands how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives of a unit
- Gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve complex problems
- Uses sound judgment and understanding of process / policy risk when recommending exceptions outside general practices or guidelines
- Communicates unusual and / or complex content in a clear manner; handle sensitive information
- Area(s) assigned are of moderate size and complexity and typically involves last efforts to prevent loss
- Conducts detailed investigative work to find missing borrowers, regularly utilizing skip tracing and other techniques
- Complies with all pertinent department / bank policies and procedures
- Elevates issues that may result in foreclosure or repossession when necessary
- Suggests changes or modifications to policies and procedures to supervisor based on day-to-day observations and activities
- Serves as entry point for the identification, routing and documentation of all pertinent collection support processes (i.e. modifications, bankruptcy, skip-tracing, etc.)
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED required2+ Years of related experienceDemonstrated strong phone skills to effectively work with customersNegotiation experience with demonstrated positive outcomesSales skills making regular phone calls, presenting Company in positive way to Customers and tactfully but firmly collecting paymentsKnowledge of and ability to explain wide variety of consumer loan productsWriting ability to clearly document callsPC skills sufficiencyCustomer Accountabilities
Supports the Bank's Customer Service StrategyContributes to decisions that impact the well-being of TD, its customers and stakeholdersProvides excellent customer service when dealing with internal partners, vendors or our customersSupports quality service delivery at every interactionContributes to the ongoing improvement of the partner / customer experience within the teamMakes outbound calls via an automated dialer or takes inbound customer phone calls to negotiate payment arrangementsCollects payments on early delinquent accounts, obtaining commitments from customers late on loan payments according to established proceduresCoordinates with attorneys, realtors, credit counselors, servicing representatives, and internal Company personnel to facilitate collection activitiesDocuments calls, attempted calls and other account-related activities to customers and third parties thoroughly on computer system to maintain current account status. Schedules accounts for follow-upResearches customer accounts to resolve payment disputesCommunicates with other departments as necessary to obtain and verify informationFollows up with customers to ensure matters are resolved and payment terms are agreed uponOrders and sends letters and other correspondence to make initial contact or follow up with delinquent customersDetermines reasons for customer delinquencies and uses standard methods and procedures to secure paymentEvaluates customer's capacity to handle the debtIdentifies reasons why customers can or cannot payAssists customers in processing insurance claims and requests for contractual rebatesReviews accounts for adherence to department policies as well as state and federal laws and regulationsCompletes necessary account documentation, involving inside and outside personnel as needed, and may recommend accounts to be reviewed for foreclosure, repossession, charge off, and or litigationWorks with customers or agents of customers to resolve delinquency and avoid default or adverse actionShareholder Accountabilities
Participates in activities to help promote growth and development of the community and help create a positive image for TDSupports cost savings opportunitiesSuccessfully completes all required job specific, compliance-related training, as well as understand, utilize and follow compliance / risk and control programsComplies with internal / external audit and regulatory requirementsContributes to prompt and comprehensive response to all external audit, regulatory and compliance requests and findings, and maintains appropriate records of action plansReminds borrowers of financial obligations and explains implications of debt nonpaymentTakes action as appropriate to mitigate the banks exposure as well as complying with all pertinent department / bank policies and proceduresMay initiate loss mitigation activities after approval of foreclosure. May coordinate auctions and other collection and recovery activities to secure maximum payback for Company owned propertyMay recommend negotiated settlements to maximize recovery and minimize losses. Assist in developing and executing bidding strategiesMay process and collect insurance claims and refundable contract premiums including primary insurance, Gap insurance, service contracts, and other source of revenue available on assigned accountsEmployee / Team Accountabilities
Be engaged in advancing and sustaining a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TD's diversity agenda, and creates an extraordinary employee experienceParticipates fully as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environmentCommunicates with the team on the status / progress of projects and issues / points of interestActively shares information and knowledge and proactively learn from the expertise of othersPrioritizes and completes own workload in order to deliver quality results, meet timelines as assigned, and deliver Legendary Customer ServiceContributes to opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency of the business unit, vendor, and / or teamPhysical Requirements
Never : 0%; Occasional : 1-33%; Frequent : 34-66%; Continuous : 67-100%
Domestic Travel : OccasionalInternational Travel : NeverPerforming sedentary work : ContinuousPerforming multiple tasks : ContinuousOperating standard office equipment : ContinuousResponding quickly to sounds : OccasionalSitting : ContinuousStanding : OccasionalWalking : OccasionalMoving safely in confined spaces : OccasionalLifting / Carrying (under 25 lbs.) : OccasionalLifting / Carrying (over 25 lbs.) : NeverSquatting : OccasionalBending : OccasionalKneeling : NeverCrawling : NeverClimbing : NeverReaching overhead : NeverReaching forward : OccasionalPushing : NeverPulling : NeverTwisting : NeverConcentrating for long periods of time : ContinuousApplying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations : ContinuousReading, writing and comprehending instructions : ContinuousAdding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing : ContinuousThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.
Who We Are
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches / stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27