Collections Specialist - Financial Services - Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

Collections Specialist

Newark, Delaware | $41,600/year + $3,120 flat commission
Full Time | Hybrid, 2 days/week in office | 40 hours/week

What’s in it for you?

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities
• 401(k) company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous PTO plus 14 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fitness center and gym subsidies
• Health and wellness programs
• Basic life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 12 weeks of 100% paid time off for new parents
• PTO for volunteer work you are passionate about

Build your career while helping people find solutions

This is an opportunity to build valuable experience in financial services while developing your communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.

You’ll work with customers who have outstanding accounts, helping them understand their options and establish appropriate payment arrangements. The role combines communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and attention to detail, with opportunities to grow your career.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage a portfolio of assigned delinquent accounts.
• Contact debtors by phone, email, and written correspondence regarding outstanding debts and payment options.
• Negotiate and establish payment arrangements.
• Document collection activities, communications, and payment arrangements accurately and in compliance with federal regulations.
• Provide respectful, professional customer service while addressing questions and concerns.
• Use skip tracing tools and techniques to locate difficult-to-reach debtors.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0 to 1 year of experience in collections or related customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and active listening skills.
• Ability to handle difficult conversations and resolve conflicts professionally.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible days, evenings, and weekends as required.
• Ability to obtain the required collection license upon placement.
• Familiarity with collections software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of debt collection laws and compliance requirements is a plus.

Schedule

The position is hybrid, with 2 days per week in the Newark, Delaware office.

After training, schedules may include:

• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Management will assign shifts based on business needs, so candidates should be comfortable with the available schedules.