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Apply NowAstute Recruitment are partnering with a well-recognised and respected business based near Uttoxeter to hire an experienced Collections Manager to assist the collections team within business-critical areas.
This role is ideal for a self-motivated candidate who is driven by results and is able to be a real team player to ensure key deliverables are met.
Responsibilities – * Assist and support the Director of Asset Management and Recoveries to provide effective support for the company’s recoveries and default activities.
* Managing the daily loan arrears in line with company policy and procedures.
* Supporting customers to implement strategies for resolving delinquent payment and defaults.
* Making recommendations to the Director and agreeing appropriate recovery plans, for non-performing loans.
* Leading, mentoring, and developing a small team.
* Implementing strategies to continuously improve collection procedures, contributing to the company’s overall financial objectives, and managing risk.
* Developing a framework for setting policies and procedures, contributing to to the company’s overall financial objectives, and managing risk.
* Developing a framework for setting policies and procedures, with a focus on CCA Regulated cases.
* Work within company policy, procedure legislation, and regulation, to recover assets and mitigate bad debt.
* Supporting the Director to consult with solicitors, insolvency practitioners/administrators where necessary.
* Developing and maintaining relationships and networks with clients and stakeholders.
Candidate essentials – * Experienced in asset finance-based collections and recoveries.
* Consumer Credit Act regulated lending knowledge and experience, ideally within the construction, agricultural and/or industrial sectors.
* Conversant with other financial services regulation and compliance including The Conduct Rules (FCA) anti-money laundering, DPA vulnerable customers, treating customers fairly and fraud.
* Financial and commercial awareness, being able to display proven success in asset finance and/or banking commercial management.
* Analytical skills ideally developed through knowledge of credit risk lending practices.
* Excellent IT skills and able to display confidence when using Excel.
* Ability to make a key contribution to the development and improvement of in-house systems and operational procedures.
* Proven experience of effective leadership and development of individual.
Benefits and hours – * Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience to the above criteria.
* Working hours of 8:30 – 4:45pm.
* Hybrid working once training has concluded but can work in office 5 days if candidates choose to.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Onsite parking