Manager, Auto Collections at Upgrade

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to solve problems, make decisions, and deal with complex and sensitive issues
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • High-energy, positive team player that works well with others
  • Proven track record as a leader of high performing teams
  • Excellent process and project management skills with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
  • Excellent knowledge of FDCPA/FCRA rules and standards
  • Proficient with G Suite, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • 5+ years management experience for a consumer credit card or unsecured loan portfolio
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in auto collections/account management operations
  • Minimum 3 years in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a lending/banking or financial services environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage, develop and coach teams of supervisors and agents on the Collections team
  • Deliver a best-in-class customer experience
  • Deliver on departmental goals for 30+ delinquency and losses
  • Focus on department engagement and development
  • Analyze activity to continually improve process and performance
  • Partner closely with internal teams to create open communication, monitor and provide loan performance feedback to credit department leadership
  • Continuously assess and evaluate dialer systems, technologies, and procedural requirements for the account servicing areas
  • Make recommendations to improve/increase operational efficiency, workflow, processes and procedures, and implement the same
  • Provide regular performance reporting to senior management
  • Maintain department policy and procedures and establish new policy & procedures as business needs warrant
  • Maintain up-to-date expertise and knowledge of servicing laws, rules, regulations, and developments
  • Provide supportive role to resolve compliance issues; recommend changes to processes to meet requirements
  • Understand and master our process workflows and systems, and provide feedback on roadblocks or improvement to ensure team productivity and efficiency meet or exceed our customers’ needs
  • Measure and maximize staff productivity through metrics and effective workforce management
  • Develop and maintain updated knowledge of collections techniques and procedures
  • Develop and maintain policies and document procedures
  • Ensure that all KPI’s for the department are met
  • Examine workload volumes and prioritize work efforts to meet team goals

Skills

Collections Management
Team Leadership
Supervisor Coaching
Customer Experience
Delinquency Management
Loss Mitigation
Performance Analysis
Process Improvement
Dialer Systems
Loan Servicing
Credit Feedback

Upgrade

Provides loans, credit cards, and rewards

About Upgrade

Upgrade offers personal loans, credit cards, and rewards checking accounts to help individuals manage their finances. Their personal loans allow borrowing up to $50,000 with fixed rates and no prepayment penalties, while the Upgrade Card provides cash back rewards on various spending categories. What makes Upgrade different is its focus on affordability and user-friendly features, attracting customers looking for flexible credit solutions. The company's goal is to promote responsible financial behavior and long-term financial health through accessible credit options.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$532.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Health & wellness initiatives

Risks

Expansion into auto loans increases exposure to credit risk.
Crowded BNPL market may pressure margins for Uplift acquisition.
Investment in new office space may strain resources if growth falters.

Differentiation

Upgrade offers a unique blend of credit and banking products.
The Secured OneCard targets consumers with little or no credit history.
Partnership with FairPlay enhances fairness in lending practices.

Upsides

Expansion into auto loans diversifies Upgrade's product offerings.
Acquisition of Uplift strengthens Upgrade's position in travel financing.
Partnership with Finturf enhances home improvement financing options.

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