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Senior Collections Specialist
- M&T Bank (Getzville, NY)
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Overview:
Manage complex accounts with the following areas of specialization: Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, REO/Property Preservation, Repossession, Remarketing, Legal Liaison, Recovery or Post Charge Off Collections.
Primary Responsibilities:
+ Work independently to develop sales leads and proper markets for the sale of collateral where applicable.
+ Responsible for managing an assigned portfolio for open or non-performing assets that are severely delinquent (90+ days past due), mitigating loss situations and reducing potential losses to M&T Bank.
+ Perform inbound and outbound calls, skip tracing, short sales, modifications, and work outs situations up to and including settlements.
+ Initiate direct contact with business partners and vendors to ensure services provided are meeting predetermined service level agreements. Possess enhanced authority to negotiate sale agreements.
+ Initiate contact with customers’ attorneys and Bankruptcy trustees.
+ Investigate and conduct skip tracing as required.
+ Submit recommendations for account placement with third party collection agencies, attorneys, brokers, and property preservation firms.
+ Initiate direct contact with borrowers (consumer, mortgage, deposit overdraft, business banking), assessing the prospect of repayment, arranging repayment schedules or other solutions.
+ Participate in loss prevention by employing advanced strategies that provide adequate protection for M&T with respect to its interest in the collateral securing the loan, while maximizing the cost containment opportunities.
+ Review collateral condition and establish asset value. Negotiate sale with prospective buyers and conclude sales transaction with limited oversight.
+ Develop an understanding of the business and its functions, processes and operations.
+ Keep abreast of business and market trends that may affect business department.
+ Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
+ Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
+ Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
+ Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
This position works under limited supervision and has settlement authority.
Education and Experience Required:
A combined minimum of 4 years’ higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 2 years’ experience in customer service, customer-facing, collections, call center or sales.
Skilled with skip-tracing.
Strong negotiation skills.
Education and Experience Preferred:
Knowledge of M&T Bank systems
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $20.94 - $34.91 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Getzville, New York, United States of America
M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.
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