Special Assets Specialist

Position: Special Assets Specialist I
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* Places calls to loan customers in past due status and updates message board.
* Runs skip traces on customers.
* Issues demand letters to delinquent loan customers.
* Runs field calls.
* Runs repossessions and assigns repossessions to repo agents.
* Completes Special Asset Forms for repo’s, charge-offs, and foreclosed assets.
* Organizes and maintains key box.
* Orders titles on repos.
* Files VSI (insurance claims) on damaged repos.
* Assembles post-purchase SBA guaranty packages.
* Shows repossessed items to potential purchasers.
* Prepares Bills of Sale for sold repossessed items.
* Prepares and mails After-Sale Letters for sold repos.
* Takes checks by phone payments, and sets-up repayment plans. Assists Bankers Credit Card Service with delinquent customers, as applicable.
* Responds to inquiries from customers, community banks, First United Bank personnel and
* others, regarding issues on repossessed assets and foreclosed properties.
* Handles customer complaints and escalates issues as needed.
* Maintains cleanliness in and around work station.
* Recommends to supervisor possible methods to improve department.
* Completes all required compliance exams on a yearly basis.
* Adherence to all First United Policies and Procedures.
* Dresses professionally.
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
* Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
* Prefer one or more year’s experience, preferably in a financial institution or consumer loan department.
* Prefer knowledge of consumer collections.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Prefer experience with Jack Henry or other financial management software.
* Candidate should possess the ability to quickly grasp complex rules and guidelines.
* Candidate should enjoy a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
* Candidate should possess strong analytical skills and be attentive to detail.
* Candidate should also be courteous and friendly, but able to deal professionally with a variety of personality types.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task are a must.
* Candidate should also be both self-motivated, and a team player.
* Demonstrates good judgment.
* Ability to communicate well with customers and vendors by all means of communication including written, verbal, and non-verbal communication.
* Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
* Dependable and adheres to time lines, and schedules, and is able to prioritize tasks.
* Must have strong organizational skills to accommodate for the high-volume workplace.
* Candidate should be comfortable making and answering phone calls.
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