Business and Commercial Collections Specialist I
| Company | M&T Bank |
|---|---|
| Location | Cheektowaga, NY, USA |
| Salary | $18.57 – $30.95 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Description
Overview:
Responsible for managing an assigned customer base of delinquent loans, mitigating loss situations and reducing nonaccrual and loss population to M&T Bank. Evaluate status of loan to decide on interactions with customers, Branch Managers and Relationship Managers. Transfer accounts to Workout Team based on delinquency or other risk triggering factors.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for handling past due Commercial loans, Mortgages, Leases, Lines of Credit, Credit Cards and overdrawn Deposit Accounts.
- Interact with customers via outbound calls, inbound calls and email correspondence.
- Collaborate with direct management, business customers, sales and branch reps, and relationship managers to determine appropriate solutions which can include a recommendation for non-accrual and charge-off.
- Initiate direct contact with business customers and all guarantors assessing the prospect of repayment; make recommendations for transfer to Workout/Special Assets.
- Collaborate with Relationship Manager’s and CAM business partners to determine collateral type, value, and direction of loss mitigation strategy.
- Thoroughly document loan/relationships supporting business recommendations.
- Investigate and conduct skip tracing as required, utilizing resources available.
- Keep abreast of business and market trends that may affect portfolio performance.
- Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
- 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.
- Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Large percentage of time spent on the phone with customers.
Work under general supervision.
Education and Experience Required:
A combined 3 years’ higher education and/or work experience with a minimum of 1 year collection experience or customer services/sales experience.
Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
Detail oriented.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Education and Experience Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree.
Two years’ collection experience.
Knowledge of the Commercial, Revolving Credit or Overdraft products.
Exposure to financial statements, analysis, and collateral valuation.
Knowledge of M&T Bank systems.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $18.57 – $30.95 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
Benefits
Not Specified