Commercial Banking Collections Officer at M&T Bank

Irwin, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Commercial BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent basic academic education
  • Ten plus years general business experience as well as specialized experience in collections, banking systems, and payment processing
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of FIS loan and deposit screens
  • Above average independence, ability to handle very high severity problems, and negotiate payments with significant impact on bank's financial results
  • Ability to plan, organize, and lay out work at own discretion with required judgment

Responsibilities

  • Identify daily past due loan issues (e.g., insufficient funds, incorrect postings) and process payment waivers for Managed Assets
  • Respond to senior manager and executive inquiries on past due reports
  • Contact customers by phone/email to secure commitments for loan payments
  • Professionally interact with management, employees, and Special Assets customers
  • Provide concierge care for Commercial Banking VIP customers (e.g., deposits, wire transfers, verifications)
  • Communicate information on seriously delinquent loans to appropriate loan officers for decision-making
  • Serve as backup for administrative personnel within the department
  • Provide consistent, superior quality customer service to internal and external customers
  • Prepare, type, and send letters, memos, notices, and other correspondences
  • Process daily detailed wire transfers, advances, and online transfers
  • Assist Special Asset Officers with loan closings, funding, and customer inquiries
  • Assist department management in responding to legal actions (e.g., document retrieval, coordination, collation, IT interactions)
  • Assist in transferring accounts to and from Managed Assets
  • Process payments and payoffs; prepare GL tickets for transactions in FTM and Converge
  • Work within SAM system to complete workflows (e.g., monthly/quarterly charge-offs, CAR reports)
  • Backup on Daily Risk Rating Report
  • Perform secretarial duties (e.g., meeting arrangements, answering phones, ordering supplies, filing, appointments)
  • Coordinate quarterly Managed Assets Committee and Criticized Asset Committee schedules; assign accounts/documents, prepare/distribute packets via Teams
  • Assist customers in resolving loan and deposit account issues
  • Maintain and update Special Assets Home Page on the Intranet
  • Assist in note sales (e.g., gather/collate documentation, package for delivery, image files, process transaction slips)
  • Perform recovery activities on delinquent accounts per Bank and legal guidelines (state/federal regulations)
  • Ensure operation of Managed/Special Asset Division functions
  • Perform additional duties as required

Skills

FIS loan screens
FIS deposit screens
loan recovery
collections
wire transfers
customer service
loan administration
payment processing
legal compliance
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M&T Bank

Full-service banking for individuals and businesses

About M&T Bank

M&T Bank provides a variety of banking services to individuals, small businesses, and larger companies. Their offerings include mortgage assistance, personal and business checking accounts, and mobile banking options. The bank primarily operates in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, emphasizing community engagement and a focus on customer service. M&T Bank's business model is based on traditional banking practices, such as loans, deposits, and investment products, and it generates revenue through interest income and service fees. A key aspect that sets M&T Bank apart from its competitors is its commitment to community involvement, which includes allowing employees to volunteer and supporting local organizations. The recent merger with United Bank, N.A. has further expanded their services and market presence.

Buffalo, New YorkHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from fintechs could erode M&T Bank's market share among tech-savvy customers.
Integration challenges from the United Bank merger may disrupt operations.
Decreased prime rate could reduce interest income, impacting profitability.

Differentiation

M&T Bank emphasizes community engagement through its charitable foundation and volunteer programs.
The bank offers a wide range of traditional and digital banking services.
Recent merger with United Bank, N.A. expands M&T's market reach and service offerings.

Upsides

M&T Bank's $1.5 billion senior notes offering strengthens its financial position.
Decreased prime rate may attract more borrowers, increasing loan volume.
Shannon Lazare's appointment as New Jersey Regional President enhances local community engagement.

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