L4-RECOVERY DEPT-TS-WARANGAL-BACL

Bajaj Auto Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bajaj Auto Limited is seeking a Collections Officer to lead repossession and settlement efforts for vehicle finance portfolios. You will manage third-party recovery agencies, conduct skip tracing, and drive timely closures while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role requires 4+ years of NBFC/bank recovery experience, a B.Com/BBA or equivalent, and readiness to travel within the assigned territory. On-site, full-time position with a personal vehicle expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in Vehicle Finance NBFCs or Banks (recovery, NPA, write-off and repossession).
• Graduation in commerce or related field; preferred BBA.
• Strong understanding of repossession processes and settlements.

Responsibilities

• Manage repossession and settlements, ensuring timely closure of loan accounts.
• Oversee a network of recovery agencies within your territory; onboard and review their performance.
• Coordinate field recovery actions including skip tracing and settlements; ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Ensure accurate records of visits and recoveries; share daily progress with the manager.
• Set targets for recovery and repossession with agencies; monitor progress and follow up.

Skills

Repossession knowledge

Collections systems

Regulatory compliance

MS Excel

Reporting tools

Customer empathy

Problem-solving

Education

Graduation (B.Com, BBA or equivalent)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description – Collections Officer

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Designation

Collections Officer

Department

Bucket 6+ and write off Collections

Level

L4

Employment Type

On-site, Full time

Location

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

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

Soft Skills:

• Customer empathy and tactful communication
• Problem-solving

Key Performance Indicators

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

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