Overview
UW Credit Union is hiring for a Collections Specialist internally known as a "Credit Solutions Specialist"! If you are passionate about helping people through life’s struggles, this is the role for you.
You, along with the close-knit Collections team, will play a key role in minimizing loss for UW Credit Union by working with members who have fallen behind on payments, and creating realistic and achievable plans to get their finances on track.
At UW Credit Union, humanity counts most. We’re not here to judge. We understand life happens. The Credit Solutions Specialist's goal is to assess each member’s situation with compassion, empathy, and persistence, and craft a unique solution to fit their needs.
UW Credit Union’s delinquency rate runs below industry average, thanks to our dedicated and skilled Collections team.
Why work for UW Credit Union?
Join one of Wisconsin’s premier financial institutions, a 2023 Top Workplaces USA and multi-year recipient of Madison Magazine’s Best Places to Work, Wisconsin State Journal’s Top Workplaces, and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Top Workplaces to receive :
- 21.5+ days annual paid time off (4+ weeks)
- 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
- 2.5 weeks paid new child parental leave
- 2 days paid volunteer time
- 11 paid holidays (includes your birthday!)
- 401k company match of up to 5%, plus approximately 4% discretionary match
- Variable bonus reward
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans, including domestic partner eligibility
- Free bus pass and bublr / BCycle membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
Responsibilities
A Day in the life of a Credit Solutions Specialist Specialist
Every day will be different but below is a snapshot of what you will do :
- Review and collect on assigned delinquent loans by gathering background data, documenting member conversations, and ensuring required notifications are sent to members
- Analyze accounts to determine next steps (i.e. account type, amount owed, credit score, collateral value, etc.)
- Work as a team to meet specific department goals for delinquency and net charge offs
- Provide excellent service to UW Credit Union members through verbal and written inquiries regarding general loan questions
- Correspond with attorneys regarding accounts that have been sent out for legal
- Serve as a liaison for auto repossession agency & agents
- Serve as an engaged member of the Collections Team by taking ownership for and recommending change in operations to enhance productivity and improve service
Qualifications
What You’ll Need to Succeed
These skills and experiences are essential to your success :
- Ablility to work on-site 3 days per week.
- Associates degree in business or related field desired but not required.
- 2-3 years of experience in banking, retail, or customer service required.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to skillfully handle confrontation.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Effective organizational, decision making and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and system knowledge.
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Able to work independently, organize and prioritize work.
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of collections concepts and practices is desired (including the FDPCA and applicable collections laws)
- Knowledge of fundamental loan and deposit programs, products, concepts and practices is desired.
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