Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Job Description
Responsible for processing bankruptcy information from the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, Clients, Attorneys, and/or Trustees. Review and process accounts/cases through reports or queues in Workflow systems. Conduct research when needed or upon the direction of Management and/or Bankruptcy Officers. Thoroughly notate case and account statuses systematically to ensure all internal parties understand case dispositions. Understand the importance of risk mitigation practices and follow all internal guidelines to ensure the bankruptcy laws are adhered to. Assist in the management of bankruptcy cases by:
- Ensure Proofs of Claim are filed accurately and timely.
- Prepare reaffirmation agreements as appropriate.
- Process daily mail and work critical event reports that are applicable to Truist accounts.
- Research loan documentation issues, loan balances, payments, charges and customer liability on all loan systems.
- Bankruptcy Phone Team Specialists with no prior bankruptcy and/or call center training. Take inbound calls from clients, attorneys, trustees, and other internal departments. Appropriately and accurately take calls and interpret client/third party needs. Complete tasks adhering to internal and bankruptcy guidelines. Communicate clearly and thoroughly with all parties.
- Bankruptcy Operations Team members exhibit mastery of Bankruptcy Production Specialist I roll.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Research bankruptcy case information utilizing U.S. Bankruptcy Court web sites and other third party resources.
- Knowledge of federal bankruptcy forms and how to complete them accurately by pulling needed information for loan systems and/or account documentation.
- Communicate in verbal or written communication with attorneys and Bankruptcy Trustees as directed.
- Bankruptcy Phone Team teammates require exceptional communication skills and the ability to show empathy in difficult situations.
- Collect and compile information, data, and forms for management of bankrupt accounts.
- Accurately update applicable loan systems with correct bankruptcy coding to ensure all bankruptcy legislation is adhered to.
- Maintain a working knowledge of bankruptcy law and codes.
- Maintain positive working relationships between peers and managers as well as clients, court personnel, attorneys, trustees, and other internal partners.
- Train other Bankruptcy Production Specialists on current best practices. Includes training of new teammates into Bankruptcy Management.
- Meet/exceed all performance metrics established by Bankruptcy and Default Management.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 12 months of bankruptcy or financial experience and/or…
- Mastery of all skills expected at the Bankruptcy Production Specialist I role
- Strong communications and analytical skills
- Ability to learn and understanding bankruptcy procedures
- Exceptional when participating in a team environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or associate paralegal degree or two years of legal secretarial or bankruptcy paralegal training
- Prior experience working in a banking or corporate office environment
Benefits
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:
All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.
- Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.
- Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
- Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.
- As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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About Truist
Truist is a purpose-driven financial services company, formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust. We serve clients in a number of high-growth markets in the country, offering a wide range of financial services. At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. That happens through real care to make things better. To meet client needs, to empower teammates, and to lift up communities. Learn more about Truist on truist.com.