Collector

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33801, Lakeland, FL, USA
In-Office
Junior
Financial Services
The Role
Collectors contact members about delinquent accounts, negotiate repayment agreements, manage collection queues, reduce loan losses, update account information, assist with collection matters, and provide electronic-services support while following compliance guidelines.
Summary Generated by Built In

Why have a job when you can build a career?  We are proud to be defined by the excellent service and convenience offered to our members, as well as our diverse workforce and company culture. There are many reasons to work for MIDFLORIDA, which is probably why we were voted one of Florida Trend's "Best Places To Work."  MIDFLORIDA offers a positive team culture, an open door management style, a commitment to diversity, stability, competitive benefits, and a career path with a growing, successful company! Join us on our mission to improve the financial well-being of our members!  

Collectors perform the following functions:

  • Handle Outbound and Inbound telephone calls with members informing them of their delinquent account and reaching agreement on repayment.
  • Treat our members with respect, empathize with their situation, and identify a win-win outcome for both the members and the credit union.
  • Actively work potential collections accounts and monitor the daily collection queue.
  • Maintain consumer loan delinquency at or below department standards; control and prevent losses to the credit union.
  • Assist members and staff with collection related matters.
  • Update account and member information.
  • Exercise sound judgment and discretion while remaining compliant with well-defined limits and guidelines. 
  • Provide technical solutions in support of MIDFLORIDA’s electronic services.
  • Exhibit a high degree of integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism always.
  • Exude a positive and professional attitude with members and partners consistently.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess:

  • 2 years minimum of collections experience required.
  • Possess excellent customer service skills along with strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Must have a strong desire to help people.
  • Proficient in the use of computers, the internet and Microsoft Office.
  • Proven collections experience with a financial company; experience with Skip Tracing and auto repossession is preferred.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Position is an "In office, NOT a remote position".

MIDFLORIDA Perks:

  • Stability
  • Opportunity for growth
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance after 6 months of service
  • 401K Plan with employer matching
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Generous and affordable plans for employee and family
  • Employee Assistance Program- No waiting period to access benefit
  • Salary and Bonuses – Bonus programs and annual appraisals with salary increase opportunities

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Skills Required

  • At least 2 years of collections experience
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong desire to help people
  • Proficiency with computers, the internet, and Microsoft Office
  • Collections experience with a financial company
  • Skip tracing experience
  • Auto repossession experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to work in-office; position is not remote
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The Company
1,450 Employees
Year Founded: 1954

What We Do

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution dedicated to improving the financial well-being of its members. Founded in 1954 as the Polk County Teachers Credit Union, it now serves over 469,000 members across Florida. The organization provides a full range of banking products and personalized financial solutions, blending modern technology with a commitment to face-to-face service to ensure banking is simple and secure.

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