Director of Recovery & Resolutions leading collections strategy and team at fintech startup Fig. Focused on AI and customer-first recovery model.
Responsibilities
Lead Fig’s collections strategy across pre- and post-charge-off portfolios, aligning to credit risk appetite and business goals.
Lead and implement AI solutions to improve recovery, efficiency, and customer experience.
Establish and lead a disciplined performance cadence (stand-ups, MBRs, QBRs) and set clear OKRs for the team each quarter to drive accountability and results.
Launch and monitor programs to increase recovery rates, reduce delinquency, and mitigate losses — including hardship solutions and debt sales.
Build upon and manage a high-performing vendor network (1st party, 3rd party, legal) with clear KPIs, SLAs, and a champion/challenger model.
Partner with Risk and Product to directly align strategies and deliver seamless delinquency journeys for customers.
Own collections reporting and present insights, risks, and recommendations to executives and the Risk Management Committee.
Mentor and develop the team, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Maintain compliance with Fig’s policies and Canadian regulatory standards, updating processes as needed.
Leverage data and performance metrics to spot trends, streamline workflows, and support resource planning.
Evaluate and implement best-in-class tools (CRM, dialers, AI bots) and process automation to scale operations effectively.
Requirements
Excitement for using AI, automation, and technology to modernize collections.
8+ years in collections, recoveries, or credit risk management, with direct leadership of teams and vendors.
Experience building strategy while staying hands-on with operations and execution.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights and measurable results.
Proven success working cross-functionally with Product, Design, Engineering, and Risk teams.
Familiarity with Canadian collections laws and regulatory requirements (asset, not requirement).
Comfort thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal oversight.
Benefits
Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits.
Retirement savings program with employer matching.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus health and wellness spending accounts.
Generous vacation and parental leave top-up.
Continuing education stipend for professional development.
Working Location: Hybrid with 1 day per week (Tuesdays) out of the Toronto office.
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