Collections Officer

EastWest Bank; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

EastWest Banking Corporation is seeking a Collections Officer to join our Hybrid team in Ortigas. The role involves reviewing, processing, and monitoring resolution of financial and non-financial requests while ensuring timely delivery of administrative services within the Collections Unit.

You will help execute collection strategies in line with BSP and regulatory requirements, fostering a customer-first service culture across all touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any four-year course or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and workflow automation tools; working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, customer-focused, and results-driven; able to manage priorities and collaborate within a team.
• Collections experience is an advantage but not required; knowledge of banking operations and regulatory requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and monitor the resolution of financial and non-financial requests in accordance with SLAs.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and implement audit and quality control measures for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams to facilitate timely processing and resolution of requests; escalate issues as needed.
• Respond to inquiries from cardholders and business units, ensuring proper endorsement and resolution through appropriate channels.
• Promote a customer-first culture by evaluating processes, SLAs, complaints, and customer interactions to improve service quality.
• Gather and communicate customer feedback, concerns, and emerging issues, including fraud-related matters, to management for timely action.
• Ensure adherence to the bank's values, policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Workflow automation

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Consumer lending systems

Job description

About the Job

Location: Ortigas

Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Senior Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Operations team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Ortigas with the role of Collections Officer.

In this role, you will review, process, and monitor the resolution of financial and non-financial requests while ensuring the timely delivery of administrative services across the Collections Unit in accordance with agreed service level agreements. You will support the effective execution of collection strategies in compliance with BSP and other regulatory requirements, while fostering a customer-first culture in all aspects of service delivery.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you\'re just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Review, process, and monitor the resolution of financial and non-financial requests in accordance with established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct quality assurance checks and implement audit and quality control measures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders to facilitate the timely processing and resolution of requests, escalating issues that may impact service delivery.
• Respond to inquiries, concerns, and requests from cardholders and other business units, ensuring proper endorsement and resolution through the appropriate channels.
• Promote a customer-first culture by continuously evaluating processes, SLAs, complaints, and customer interactions to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate customer feedback, concerns, and emerging issues, including fraud-related matters and suspicious account activities, to management for timely action.
• Ensure adherence to the bank\'s values, policies, ethical standards, Collections Code of Practice, and all applicable BSP and regulatory requirements.

What we\'re looking for

• Bachelor\'s degree in any four-year course, preferably in Business Administration, Accountancy, Management, Banking, Finance, or any related field.
• Collections experience is an advantage but not required; knowledge of banking operations, financial principles, and regulatory requirements is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and workflow automation tools, with working knowledge of MS Office applications and consumer lending systems.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, evaluate situations effectively, and make sound decisions.
• Highly organized, customer-focused, and results-driven, with the ability to manage priorities, adapt to changing demands, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth