Collections Specialist
$55k - $60kCreative Financial Staffing
Collections Specialist
Base Salary: $55,000-$60,000 + Monthly Bonuses + Uncapped Commission
Hybrid - Chicago, IL
A growing financial services organization is seeking a motivated Collections Specialist to support both third-party and in-house recovery efforts.
Role Overview
As a Collections Specialist , you will split your time between managing relationships with third-party collection partners (60%) and supporting internal collections activities (40%). This role requires analytical thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive positive results across a diverse portfolio.
Key Responsibilities Third-Party Partnerships (60%)
If you are a driven Collections Specialist who thrives in a growth-focused, team-oriented setting, this Collections Specialist opportunity offers the perfect blend of challenge, flexibility, and earning potential.
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Base Salary: $55,000-$60,000 + Monthly Bonuses + Uncapped Commission
Hybrid - Chicago, IL
A growing financial services organization is seeking a motivated Collections Specialist to support both third-party and in-house recovery efforts.
Role Overview
As a Collections Specialist , you will split your time between managing relationships with third-party collection partners (60%) and supporting internal collections activities (40%). This role requires analytical thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive positive results across a diverse portfolio.
Key Responsibilities Third-Party Partnerships (60%)
- Serve as the main liaison with external collection agencies.
- Conduct monthly performance and strategy meetings.
- Provide regular reporting and account-health analysis to leadership.
- Monitor progress and ensure timely movement on delinquent accounts.
- Support inbound/outbound calls, negotiations, and settlements.
- Develop reconciliation plans and review daily NSF return-payment lists.
- Perform skip tracing and assist with process improvements.
- 3-5 years of collections experience, including third-party exposure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills; able to articulate clearly and professionally.
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish highly desired.
- Expanding company with genuine room for advancement.
- Competitive compensation with lucrative monthly bonus opportunities-senior team members have averaged $20,000 in annual bonuses.
- Medical (BCBS), dental, vision (MetLife), unlimited PTO, and 401(k) with match after 60 days.
- Hybrid schedule, small and collaborative team, and an upbeat, supportive environment.
- Your ideas count - easy to influence change and improve processes.
If you are a driven Collections Specialist who thrives in a growth-focused, team-oriented setting, this Collections Specialist opportunity offers the perfect blend of challenge, flexibility, and earning potential.
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