Area Collections Manager Hyderabad -Flows

Lever, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CreditVidya’s prefr platform is seeking a Collections Lead to own and optimize collection performance across assigned geographies. You will coach a 2-5 member team, manage 3-6 collection agencies, and drive resolution targets while ensuring compliance with RBI guidelines.

The role requires deep knowledge of collections metrics and the ability to coordinate across operations, risk, legal and analytics teams to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a 2-5 member collection team.
• Experience managing 3-6 collection agencies.
• Understanding RBI guidelines for collections.
• Strong knowledge of portfolio metrics (resolution rates, flow rates, bounce rates, ROR, NC/skip ratio).

Responsibilities

• Own collection performance for the assigned geography and bucket(s).
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2-5 direct reports; set expectations and drive performance.
• Manage 3-6 collection agencies; ensure capacity, productivity and compliance.
• Own resolution and recovery targets; analyze MIS and metrics; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to RBI guidelines and company policies; address gaps.
• Collaborate with operations, risk, legal, analytics, and agencies to improve outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Collections knowledge

Compliance awareness

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

prefr (operated by CreditVidya) is a digital-first lending platform that makes credit accessible to millions across India. with loan offerings ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5 Lakh, we’re enabling instant personal loans and flexible pay-later credit lines, especially for first-time borrowers and underserved regions. backed by RBI-approved NBFC partnerships, we’ve built a platform that uses selfie-based KYC, minimal documentation, and AI-powered underwriting to disburse loans within minutes.

what will you do:

• own collection performance for the assigned geography and bucket(s); understand local portfolio characteristics, monitor portfolio movement, and execute collection strategies to drive resolution and recovery outcomes.
• lead, coach, and develop a team of 2-5 direct reports; set clear expectations, review productivity and performance, and drive the team towards collection targets.
• manage 3-6 collection agencies across the assigned geography; ensure adequate capacity, drive productivity and resolution outcomes, and maintain adherence to quality and compliance standards.
• own resolution and recovery targets for the assigned portfolio; analyse MIS and key collection metrics, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve outcomes.
• ensure adherence to RBI guidelines, company policies, and the code of conduct for collections; proactively identify and address compliance or process gaps.
• work closely with operations, risk, legal, analytics, and agency management teams to resolve dependencies, improve collection outcomes, and ensure effective execution of collection strategies.

you should apply if you have/are:

• strong understanding of the relevant region/state profile of customers across local districts, including good and challenging pin codes from a risk perspective.
• knowledge of local agencies and demonstrated ability to drive and manage collection agencies.
• proficient in the local language.
• knowledge of the code of conduct for collections and ability to explain its importance.
• strong understanding of the collections business.
• familiar with key collections metrics such as resolution rates, flow rates, bounce rates, ROR for recoveries, and NC/skip ratio, with an understanding of how these metrics impact collection outcomes.