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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailWere looking for a Collections & Recoveries Specialist
We are looking for a diligent Collections & Recoveries Specialist to help us maximise collections returns by understanding the customers circumstances and ensuring that all actions achieve the best outcome for iwoca and our clients.
About us
Fast flexible finance empowers small businesses to manage their cash flow better and seize opportunities making their business and the economy stronger as a whole. At iwoca we do just that. We help businesses get the funds they need when they need it often within minutes.
Weve already made several billion in funding available to over 100000 businesses since we launched in 2012 and positioned ourselves as a leading Fintech in Europe. Our mission is to finance one million businesses. Well get there by continuing to make our finance ever more relevant and accessible to more businesses by combining cuttingedge technology data science and a 5star customer service.
Our culture
Were expanding fast across our offices in London Leeds and Frankfurt. With all this growth were looking for people who want to learn on the job and lead projects knowing that your ideas will impact thousands of small businesses.
Your mission
We are seeking an experienced Collections & Debt Recovery Specialist who will be required to work within a fastpaced customer focused environment providing great customer service while maintaining the teams excellent track record.
Case handling a high volume portfolio of customer accounts in arrears through to completion with varying and unique circumstances
Handling inbound and initiating outbound telephone calls letters and emails with the greatest level of care accuracy and customer service skills
Building relationships with customers through regular contact to validate understand and resolve breaches of agreements with customers
Negotiate implement and monitor feasible repayment solutions that take into account the customers circumstances while balancing the best interests of the business
Work with a wide range of teams within the company to understand strategise and implement the most appropriate course of action for each account
Working closely with Collections Management and the Head of Collections to review and develop recovery strategies
Instructing liaising and monitoring third parties such as debt collection agencies and Paralegals to ensure the best outcome is achieved
Ensuring compliance with all appropriate legislation regulatory body guidelines
Adhering to our company policies and procedures
Upholding iwocas company reputation at all times
Updating databases and systems in order to keep an accurate record of activities observations and outcomes within the recovery process
Requirements
We look for people who are smart humble motivated and who are always looking to improve.
Ideally youll have:
At least 2 years debt recovery experience ideally in the commercial/business sector
Empathy forbearance and professionalism
Strong communication skills accuracy and confidence
The ability to deal with a variety of challenges innovate and think on your feet
Business acumen entrepreneurial spirit with real enthusiasm for helping SMEs. Experience within the finance industry is advantageous.
Dont take this list as prescriptive: its just to give you a sense of who might do well at the job. Wed still love to hear from you if you dont hit every point on the list or if you have other experience.
Worklife balance is incredibly important at iwoca and we offer flexible working so you can make better use of your free time. This is a hybrid role in which you can split your time between the office and home.
We want to make iwoca a place where everyone feels welcome where you can confidently be yourself. We understand that inclusivity and diversity that comes through greater inclusivity isnt an optional addon; its the core ingredient of what makes us great. We care about making iwoca a healthy and happy community for all of our team members to thrive in.
Our benefits
We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work:
Offices in London Leeds and Frankfurt.
Events and clubs like bingo comedy nights yoga classes football
Two company retreats a year weve been to France Italy Spain and further afield
Plenty of drinks and snacks in our offices
We offer a wide range of benefits:
Medical insurance from Vitality including discounted gym membership
25 days holiday an extra day off for your birthday and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of annual leave
Instant access to emotional and mental health support with our partner Spill
Share options
Generous maternity and paternity leave
A nursery tax benefit scheme to help you
Paid volunteering day to support your chosen charity
Extra leave if you want to travel or study
Onemonth fully paid sabbatical after 4 years
Cycletowork scheme
Electric car scheme
And to make sure we all keep learning we offer:
An L&D budget for everyone including a book budget
Companywide talks with internal and external speakers
Access to learning platforms like Treehouse if you want to learn to code
For more information:
iwoca benefits & policies: coda/d/iwocabenefitspolicies
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time