B2B Debt Collector
Job Summary
MISSION :
As we expand our Debt Collection capabilities across Australia and New Zealand we are building a high-performance team to deliver commercial recovery outcomes supported by world-class risk data and underwriting expertise. The B2B Debt Collector plays a critical role in Cofaces collections offering in ANZ. You will get the opportunity to manage a portfolio of domestic receivables delivering strong recovery outcomes for our clients.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commercial Debt Recovery
- Manage a portfolio of B2B debt collection cases across ANZ
- Drive recovery through negotiation structured follow-ups and escalation strategies
- Engage with debtors to secure payment negotiate settlements and agree payment plans
- Assess debtor financial position and recommend appropriate recovery pathways
- Work with internal and external partners (legal firms global Coface network) for escalations
- Maintain accurate case tracking and ensure maximum recovery rates
Client Advisory & Relationship Management
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients
- Provide regular updates on recovery strategies progress and expected outcomes
- Participate in some client meetings reviews and strategic discussions
Dispute Resolution & Negotiation
- Manage commercial disputes (billing contractual service delivery)
- Liaise with both creditor and debtor stakeholders to resolve disputes commercially
- Apply strong negotiation skills to balance speed of recovery vs value maximisation
- Communicate clearly with all stakeholders on risks options and recommended actions
Risk Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand debt collection regulations
- Adhere to Coface global compliance standards (KYC fraud awareness data protection)
- Identify early warning signals of insolvency or financial distress
- Prepare documentation and support legal escalation where necessary
- Maintain high-quality audit-ready case notes and reporting
Qualifications :
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience handling disputes and complex debtor conversations
- Ability to manage multiple cases with strong prioritisation discipline
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Degree educated in Commerce Laws or relevant subject
Ideal candidate:
- Experience in B2B/commercial debt collection or credit management is preferred but not essential
- Knowledge of insolvency processes and legal recovery frameworks
- Familiarity with credit risk data / bureau insight
- At least 1 years experience in a comparable role
- Commercially driven with a strong recovery mindset
- Professional resilient and results-oriented
- Strong stakeholder engagement capability
- High attention to detail and process discipline
- Ability to operate in a scale-up / launch environment
Additional Information :
- Hybrid working model after the first month
- Great place to work: central and modern office
- Opportunities to learn: budget every year for training languages platform e-learning platform dedicated development program
- Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company one of the world leaders in its field
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Coface is a team of 4,500 people of 78 nationalities across nearly 60 countries, all sharing a corporate culture across the world. Together, we work towards one objective: facilitating trade by helping our 50,000 corporate clients develop their businesses.With 75 years of experience, ... View more