Hybrid Senior Collections Specialist, Auto

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About the role

  • Leverage expertise in collections to offer personalized solutions to help borrowers bring their accounts current through effective negotiation, empathy, and a deep understanding of payment plans and delinquency management
  • Exceed KPIs such as dollars collected per productive hour and promise-to-pay (PTP) commitments kept within 7 days of Right Party Contact (RPC)
  • Contribute to improving collections practices by participating in initiatives to enhance borrower support, process efficiency, and program outcomes
  • Negotiate payment plans, manage hardship programs, finalize settlements, and secure meaningful borrower commitments
  • Analyze performance metrics, optimize productivity, and implement strategies to maximize recovery efforts
  • Handle challenging conversations with professionalism, de-escalate when necessary, and maintain positive borrower relationships
  • Collaborate with the Auto Collections team and participate in team initiatives and in-person collaboration sessions as required

Requirements

  • At least 2 years in a collections role at a Financial Institution with proven success meeting performance goals
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively engage borrowers, secure agreements, and handle challenging conversations with professionalism and empathy
  • Familiarity with FDCPA, TCPA, and other relevant collections laws and best practices
  • Proven ability to thrive in a results-oriented environment with experience improving key performance metrics (KPIs)
  • Preferred: 3+ years of full-time employment experience successfully recovering high-risk or delinquent accounts, including managing hardship programs, settlements, and tailored borrower solutions
  • Preferred: Experience in Auto Collections is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate and finalize settlements while adhering to company policies and regulatory guidelines
  • Proven ability to secure high-value agreements while maintaining positive borrower relationships and consistently meeting or exceeding PTP and collection goals
  • Deep understanding of collections laws and compliance standards, including FDCPA, TCPA, and state-specific regulations
  • Skilled at analyzing performance metrics, optimizing productivity, and excelling in a results-oriented environment
  • Skilled in de-escalating challenging conversations, building trust, and presenting effective payment plans under pressure

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous sick and safety leave
  • Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
  • Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
  • Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
  • Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices
  • Paid overtime eligibility
  • Target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k)

Job title

Senior Collections Specialist, Auto

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$27 - $38 per hour

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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