L4-Recovery Dept-AP-Ongole-BACL

Bajaj Auto Ltd; NTR; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bajaj Auto Ltd is seeking a Collections Officer for on-site, full-time engagement. The role focuses on repossession, settlements, and managing a network of recovery agencies within the assigned territory.

The candidate should have 4+ years of experience in vehicle finance collections, NBFCs or banks, and strong negotiation and people-management skills. Graduation in commerce is preferred, with proficiency in English and Hindi.

Qualifications

• Graduation in Commerce or related field is preferred.
• 4+ years of work experience in vehicle finance collections or NBFC/banking sectors.
• Experience with repossession, settlements, and handling recovery networks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Repossession and settlement of accounts.
• Manage a network of repossession agencies across the territory.
• Onboard, train and review performance of recovery channel partners.
• Execute field recovery actions including skip tracing, settlements and closure of loan accounts.

Skills

Repossession knowledge

Negotiation skills

People management

Customer empathy

Problem solving

Education

Graduation (B.Com, BBA or equivalent)

Tools

MS Excel

Reporting tools

Collections system

Regulatory/compliance tools

Job description

Job Description:

• Designation: Collections Officer
• Department: Bucket 6+ and write off Collections
• Level: L4
• Employment Type: On-site, Full time
• Reporting Manager Title: Area Collections Manager
• Language: English, Hindi, Local language (preferred)
• Travel: 60-80 km/Day
• Academic Qualification: Graduation (B. Com, BBA or equivalent preferred)
• Work Experience: Minimum 4 years
• Domain Knowledge (Preferable): Vehicle Finance (NBFCs or Banks). Recovery / NPA collection / Write of collections including repossession

Job Purpose

To search and recover 7+ accounts through repossession and settlement through specialized agencies who has capacity for repossession

Key Responsibilities

• Repossession and settlement
• Handle a network of repossession agencies within the assigned territory.
• Onboard, train and review performance of recovery channel partners.
• Execute field recovery actions including skip tracing, settlements and closure of loan account.
• Maintain ROR within the assigned portfolio as per defined business targets.
• Set daily and fortnightly recovery/ vehicle repossession targets for the collection agencies, monitor progress, and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Plan and coordinate field visits to ensure maximum customer coverage and personally handle complex or sensitive recovery cases when required.
• Supervise third-party recovery agents, track their progress, and ensure they follow company rules and recovery guidelines.
• Identify accounts that need legal action or repossession, get necessary approvals, and oversee the entire process including customer communication.
• Ensure all recovery work follows company policies and legal requirements, train the team on correct practices, and report any issues or complaints immediately.
• Keep accurate records of visits, calls, and recovery updates in the system, and share daily reports with the manager.
• Along with recovery prioritize penal charge collections to support collection cost.
• Spot relevant agencies from the market for enrolment and share with supervisors for empanelment.

Key Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Repossession and settlement process knowledge
• Collections system handling
• Regulatory and compliance adherence
• MS Excel and reporting tools
• Third-party vendor management

Soft Skills

• Negotiation skills
• Conflict resolution
• Customer empathy and tactful communication
• People management
• Problem-solving
• Pressure-handling

Key Performance Indicators

1. Resposession as per the target set
2. Settlement write of accounts on best effort basis by negotiation
3. Ensure full compliance to the code of conduct in recovery and repossession as per the regulator

Additional Role Details

• Work-Schedule: 5 Days/Week and as per the work demand
• Hiring Local/Pan-India Candidates: (Based on company policy)
• Additional Comment (if any): Requirement of Personal vehicle and smartphone