Collections Specialist

Collections Specialist I page is loaded## Collections Specialist Iremote type:
Hybrid Position locations:
Millsboro, DEtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R81842

Job Description #
** Collections Specialist I
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* Location:

Must be able to work a hybrid schedule out of our Millsboro, DE office. You will be required to come into the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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* Hours:

Full-time. M-F 8am to 4:30pm   Must be available to work 1 night shift a week from 12:30pm to 9:00pm and 2 Saturdays a month from 8:00am to 12:30pm.**#
** Overview:
** Responsible for managing an assigned portfolio for open or non-performing assets, mitigating loss situations and reducing potential losses to M&T Bank. Perform mostly outbound calls, via Auto Dial.  Responsible for working with customers with past due accounts to arrange for payment alternatives to resolve delinquency, which reduces risk and maintains the customer relationship.##
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* Primary Responsibilities:

*** Initiate contact with consumer borrowers that are in the early stage of delinquency; assess the prospect of repayment, and arranging repayment schedules or other solutions such as:
Loan Workout, Alternative Lending, Consumer Credit Counseling Services, Reages, or Extensions.
* Document outcomes of all calls.
* Accept inbound calls from various internal departments as well as customers; respond to questions regarding all Consumer products at various stages of delinquency.
* Identify suspect situations (i.e. fraud, lack of insurance) and investigate exposure, escalating issues to management along with recommendation of course of action.
* Utilize internal collections systems and accounting systems for all loan types.  Identify and resolve problematic account situations where appropriate referring more complex problems to the supervisor and understand the workflow necessary for account maintenance/corrections.
* Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
* Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
* Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
* Complete other related duties as assigned.##
** Scope of Responsibilities:
** This position works under direct supervision and does not have exclusive autonomy. In addition, this position does not have the authority to waive late fees or offer settlements.##
** Education and Experience

Required:

** High School diploma/GED plus a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience.

Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

Detail oriented.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.##
** Education and

Experience Preferred:
** Associate’s degree.

Previous experience in customer service, customer-facing, collections, call center or sales.

Knowledge of M&T Bank systems.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.31 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.#
** Location
* * Millsboro, Delaware, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one:
** make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve**. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers.

We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution.
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