Credit Assistance Specialist I- 1st Shift

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• →Reaches out to delinquent clients to secure payment and determines reason for delinquency on active or inactive loan, deposit, and credit card accounts
• →Negotiates repayment of outstanding debt that benefits both the client and lender in a positive and professional manner, leveraging tools and resources where applicable
• →Determines the right solution for the client while staying within collections compliance guidelines
• →Demonstrates empathy for the client’s situation using ethical behavior that is consistent with the bank’s code of conduct
• →Achieves quality standards and meets key performance indicators
• →Works an established list of accounts on an automated collections system, auto-dialer, or manual calling and helps mitigate losses

• →Minimum of one year of customer service experience
• →Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• →Ability to work within the operating hours and days for this position as outlined in the posted job requisition
• →Commitment to exceptional customer service, including the ability to be empathetic and meet client needs
• →Proficient in dealing with customer issues in both a routine and complex environment
• →Demonstrated negotiation and persuasion skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate with a variety of customers and clients
• →Ability to navigate multiple computer systems while interacting with the customer, as well as the ability to think critically and use sound judgment in decision making​​​

• →Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• →Credit assistance and collections experience
• →Inbound/outbound call center experience
• →Banking/financial services experience
• →Knowledge of banking operations

• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Oral Communications
• Account Management
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Data Collection and Entry
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Liquidity Management