Job Type
Full-time
Description
Ready to look forward to going to work every day? Want to be a part of a service driven culture where employees are appreciated? Check out our opportunity with Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union!
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Preserves the credit union's assets by controlling delinquent loan accounts, collecting delinquent loan payments and/or recovering collateral.
- Contacts delinquent members and co-signers by phone and mail; takes appropriate action to bring current.
- Analyzes financial situation of delinquent borrowers; makes recommendations to repossess collateral when other arrangements to bring the loan current are unsuccessful.
- Maintains accurate files and reports on all collections activity and updates the credit union's delinquency tracking system.
- Informs management of trends in loan underwriting contributing to delinquent/charged-off loans.
- Attends legal proceedings, files claims and judgements as required.
- Investigates and corrects credit bureau discrepancies thru e-OSCAR program.
- Works and collects negative share and share draft accounts as needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Performance Measurements
- Ensure timely contact of members with delinquent loans to inquire about re-payment intent and initiates calls to members on a daily basis until contact is made.
- Maintains accurate and complete records of all collection and recovery activity.
- Adheres to provisions as set forth in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and ensures collection activity is always within credit union policy and all relevant regulations.
- Enters concise, professional memos in the appropriate collections system of each contact or contact attempt.
- Provides informed, professional assistance/support to all members and associates and troubleshoots/resolves inquiries in a timely, friendly, and accurate manner.
- Complies with collection policy and acts promptly when placing judgements, ordering repossessions, or starting foreclosure procedures in a timely manner.
- Maintains a dependable record of attendance and timeliness.
- Actively attends and participates in assigned committee meetings and events.
- Completes quarterly learning management modules in a timely manner with a passing grade of 90%.
Requirements
- One year to three years of similar or related experience.
- Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
- A high school education or GED.
- Meet the requirements for telecommuting work arrangement preferred.
EEO Statement
Bayer HFCU is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to our policy of providing equal employment opportunity in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or genetic information.