Outreach Specialist II - Overdraft

M&T Bank; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 53,635,000 - 89,229,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Getzville, NY is seeking a Collections Specialist to contact delinquent borrowers and present repayment options while ensuring adherence to federal and state laws. The role focuses on reducing risk and maintaining positive customer relationships.

Responsibilities include calling borrowers, documenting call outcomes, and escalating high-risk cases with recommended actions, while complying with internal controls and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of combined 2 years of higher education and/or work experience, including at least 1 year relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Motivated, team player.
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with consumer borrowers in delinquency to collect past due payments and assess repayment options, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws.
• Perform inbound and outbound calls to communicate repayment options and handle inquiries from internal departments and customers regarding loans.
• Conduct research and account reviews on high-risk loans to assess recovery likelihood and elevate issues with recommended actions.
• Utilize internal collections and accounting systems to manage accounts and refer complex issues to supervisors as needed.
• Adhere to compliance and risk controls, and support the M&T Bank brand.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Work ethic

Education

Associate’s degree

2 years higher education/work

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for contacting and working with customers who are delinquent on loans. The role focuses on arranging payment alternatives to resolve past due situations, reduce risk, and maintain positive customer relationships. Duties include performing inbound and outbound calls (manual and AutoDial), referring customers to appropriate departments through warm transfers, and conducting skip-tracing when necessary.

Responsibilities:

Initiate contact with consumer borrowers in delinquency to collect past due payments and assess repayment options, while maintaining compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Evaluate documentation to determine ability to repay and identify appropriate solutions, such as repayment plans, loan workouts, or other assistance options.

Perform inbound and outbound calls (manual and AutoDial) to communicate repayment options and handle inquiries from internal departments and customers regarding loans. Document all call outcomes accurately and ensure adherence to state-specific compliance requirements.

Conduct research and account reviews on high-risk loans, analyzing financial statements and loan opening documents to assess recovery likelihood. Identify and identify high risk situations and elevate issues to management with recommended actions.

Utilize internal collections and accounting systems to manage accounts, resolve problematic situations, and refer complex issues to supervisors as needed. Understand workflows necessary for account maintenance and corrections through resolution, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A combined 2 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience.

Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Detail oriented.

Motivated, team player.

Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills.

Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s degree.

Collections experience.

Knowledge of M&T systems.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $18.68 - $31.14 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Getzville, New York, United States of America