Sr. Representative, Collections-Bankruptcy at Santander

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience - Required
  • 2+ Years of Bankruptcy experience - Required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic Collections principles, concepts and policies
  • Proficient MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Outlook) skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to summarize, document, and communicate information in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
  • Ability to interpret, analyze and apply data/information
  • Ability to stay abreast of industry best practices, procedures, and techniques
  • Ability to build and foster internal relationships

Responsibilities

  • Responds in a timely and professional manner to all customer calls, and contacts customer as appropriate and necessary under policy and procedure or to respond to inquiries for the Customer Service department
  • Uses various collection systems to update customers' accounts and to send correspondence
  • Maintains current, accurate and complete information on status of all customers in portfolio
  • Assists Customer Service Collections team with research and questions
  • Understands and adheres to the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act, Collection Laws, and Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Assists in the upkeep of various Collections tracking reports
  • Coordinates collection activities for assigned accounts
  • Serves as point of contact between the Customer, Collections Officer, and Operations
  • Monitors ongoing trends and developments in various business-related industries, and the economy
  • Assists management and/or senior Collections professionals in special projects as needed
  • Extracts and compiles collection performance data from various source systems (including manual tracking reports) for qualitative and/or quantitative analyses
  • Assists in developing collection risk reporting and analysis capabilities
  • Assists in developing collection key risk indicators (KRI) with defined triggers and limits
  • Conducts various ad-hoc analyses to support the strategy and monitoring functions within the department
  • Monitors progress against project plan communicating status or any relevant issue to the project manager
  • Supports in the rollout of the systems for collections
  • Create and implement new policies, workflows, reports, communications, definitions and processes for the collections department

Skills

Collections
Bankruptcy
Customer Service
FDCPA
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Account Management
Collections Systems
Debt Collection Laws

Santander

Provides banking, investment, and insurance services

About Santander

Santander Bank provides a variety of financial services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations in the United States. Its offerings include savings and checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment products. The bank also has specialized services through Santander Investment Services and insurance products via Santander Securities LLC. Santander stands out from its competitors by focusing on community growth, committing $13.6 billion to support initiatives like the 'Cultivate Small Business' program, which aids early-stage entrepreneurs, especially from underrepresented groups. The bank generates revenue through interest on loans, service fees, and commissions, while promoting responsible banking practices and financial education. Santander's goal is to empower individuals and businesses, enhance community prosperity, and provide comprehensive financial solutions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1902Year Founded
$75MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
401k
Flexible PTO
Parental & sick leave
Discounts: technology, travel, auto, fitness, & tuition

Risks

ISO 20022 transition may challenge smaller business partners.
'Quishing' attacks pose a growing threat to consumer security.
Openbank faces competition in the U.S. high-yield savings market.

Differentiation

Santander's Openbank offers a 5.00% APY high-yield savings account nationwide.
The bank's Inclusive Communities Plan pledges $13.6 billion for community initiatives.
Santander's ISO 20022 adoption enhances operational efficiency and data management.

Upsides

Openbank's high-yield savings account attracts more U.S. customers.
Santander's renewable energy financing highlights commitment to sustainable investments.
Proactive cybersecurity measures enhance customer trust and protect digital assets.

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