Debt Resolution Specialist - Recovery

ClearGrid; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Dubai is seeking a Debt Resolution Specialist responsible for managing overdue accounts. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of debt collection experience, focusing on customer-centric strategies while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, as well as proficiency in debt collection software. The role emphasizes maintaining positive relationships with customers while pursuing debt recovery efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a debt collection agent, with a minimum of 2 years in debt resolution.
• In-depth knowledge of debt collection laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage customer concerns professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage and directly handle debt recovery efforts for overdue accounts.
• Develop and implement tailored debt resolution strategies based on customer circumstances.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers, ensuring a balance between firm collections and customer empathy.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant debt collection laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Track personal performance metrics, including recovery rates and customer engagement.

Skills

Debt collection

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Debt collection software

Job description

Job Summary

The Debt Resolution Specialist is responsible for managing the recovery of overdue accounts, using a proactive and customer-centric approach. This role requires expertise in debt collection, a strong understanding of recovery strategies, and a focus on maintaining positive customer relations while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Debt Collection:
  • Manage and directly handle debt recovery efforts for overdue accounts.
  • Develop and implement tailored debt resolution strategies based on customer circumstances.
  • Initiate contact with delinquent customers to negotiate settlements, payment plans, or full debt recovery.
• Customer Relationship Management:
  • Maintain professional relationships with customers, ensuring a balance between firm collections and customer empathy.
  • Address complex or escalated customer accounts, working toward effective and amicable resolutions.
  • Resolve disputes and complaints while upholding a positive image for the company.
• Compliance and Regulation:
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant debt collection laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and legal changes to ensure best practices in the debt resolution process.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Track personal performance metrics, including recovery rates and customer engagement.
  • Prepare and present reports on recovery activities, outlining key results and areas for improvement.Regularly assess and adjust collection strategies to meet company recovery goals.
• Operational Efficiency:
  • Continuously seek ways to streamline debt collection processes for improved productivity.
  • Utilize collection software and tools to track progress and maintain accurate records.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
  • Work with internal teams to coordinate and support the overall debt recovery process.
  • Collaborate with external agencies or partners as needed to facilitate collections.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a debt collection agent, with a minimum of 2 years in debt resolution.
• Experience in UAE and/or KSA based debt collection preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of debt collection laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage delicate conversations and resolve disputes.
• Proficiency in debt collection software and tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage customer concerns professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in debt collection or related field.
• Fluency in English a must, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, or Malayalam a plus.