Senior Director, Collections Strategy

Upgrade, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and stock option plan

100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Paid parental leave

Health & wellness initiatives

Job summary

A financial services company in Phoenix seeks a Senior Director of Collections Strategy to oversee the management of collections across various products. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in collections strategy, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership abilities. Responsibilities include evaluating payment behaviors, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in collections strategy and/or operations.
• Strong analytical skills – analyzing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication skills – effectively communicating with operations leadership and executive management.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations – understanding the legal and regulatory landscape of debt collection.
• Experience with collection technology – utilizing software and tools to manage and optimize the collection process.
• Leadership and team management skills – leading and motivating analysts.
• Leadership and team management skills – leading and motivating analysts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategy and management of collections across all Upgrade products.
• Evaluate customer payment behavior and assess the effectiveness of current strategies.
• Utilize predictive modeling and machine learning to optimize collection efforts.
• Identify areas for improvement in the overall collection process.
• Reach out to customers with overdue payments to negotiate arrangements.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Track key metrics to assess effectiveness of strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments for an effective collection process.
• Provide updates to management on collection performance.
• Providing regular updates to senior management on collection performance, key trends, and areas of concern.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of regulations

Experience with collection technology

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Director of Collections Strategy who will oversee the strategy and management of pre-charge-off and post-charge-off collections across all Upgrade products for internal, first-party and third-party operations. Products include the following: Unsecured Personal Loans, Credit Card, BNPL / POS Financing, Travel BNPL, Home Improvement Financing, Indirect Auto, Checking, One Card, and Savings.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluating customer payment behavior, identifying trends, and assessing the effectiveness of current strategies.
• Developing specific strategies for different customer segments and debt types, including pre-delinquent, delinquent, and recovery accounts.
• Utilizing predictive modeling, machine learning, and other tools to identify potential issues and optimize collection efforts.
• Identifying areas for improvement in the overall collection process, including communication channels and customer interactions. Optimization of contact and conversion strategy in omni channel collections environment.
• Reaching out to customers with overdue payments via phone, email, or other channels to discuss their accounts and negotiate payment arrangements.
• Working with customers to establish feasible repayment plans that align with their financial situations including hardship and debt settlement arrangements.
• Adhering to all relevant regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), CFPB Regulation F, and TCPA, as well as internal policies.
• Tracking key metrics, such as aging of accounts receivable, collection rates, and recovery rates, to assess the effectiveness of strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Working with other departments, such as credit, sales, customer service, and risk management, to ensure a smooth and effective collection process.
• Providing regular updates to senior management on collection performance, key trends, and areas of concern.

What We Look For

• 5 to 7 years of experience in collections strategy and/or operations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Strong analytical skills – analyzing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication skills – effectively communicating with operations leadership and executive management.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations – understanding the legal and regulatory landscape of debt collection.
• Experience with collection technology – utilizing software and tools to manage and optimize the collection process.
• Leadership and team management skills – leading and motivating analysts.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and stock option plan.
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO.
• Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health & wellness initiatives.

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