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Senior Collections Representative

Santander Holdings USA Inc

Location: Odessa, Florida
Type: Permanent, Non-Remote
Posted on: September 16, 2022
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Sr. Collections Representative Odessa, United States of America
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
With over 2.9 million customers and $64 billion in managed assets, Santander Consumer USA (NYSE: SC) is a full-service, technology-driven consumer finance company focused on vehicle finance and third-party servicing. Additionally, operating as Chrysler Capital we provide full-spectrum automotive finance for Chrysler Group dealers; direct-to-consumer lending solutions; plus fleet, lease, floorplan and business lending solutions. We are committed to providing excellent service to our customers, our people and our community by placing our Simple, Personal, and Fair values at the center of everything we do.  Founded in 1995, SC is headquartered in Dallas, TX and currently has over 6,000 Associates across various locations.  For more information visit http://www.santanderconsumerusa.com
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage which you are eligible for on your date of hire.  We also offer a minimum of 18 days of PTO (with additional days for professional development and volunteering), 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with immediate company match of 100% of the amount you contribute, up to 6% of your eligible pay.
USA Job Function Description:
Accountable for the day-to-day support of consumer loan and lease accounts in all stages and statuses in order to ensure that payments are received in a timely manner and to minimize losses. Ensures adherence to internal policy and external regulations. Supports respectful customer experiences throughout life of loan.
Essential Functions/Responsibility Statements:
• Initiates contact with customers or agencies in an effort to negotiate recovery of collateralized balances.
• Independently evaluates each loan and determine the best course of action for the customer in resolving the problem permanently.
• Independently negotiates with the customer on repayment schedules deferrals, and write- offs.
• Ensures all accounts in the specialists queues are worked daily.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Work Experience: 1+ years Collections experience.
Skills and Abilities:
• Broad knowledge of collection policies and procedures and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
• Broad understanding of the repossession/charge-off processes.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and acceptance of change in a dynamic financial environment.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Accurate data entry, typing and ten-key skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain poise under pressure.
Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.
Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.
Employer Rights: Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.
Bachelor of Science (BS) English
Primary Location: Odessa, Florida, United States of America
Other Locations: Florida-Odessa
Bachelor of Science (BS) English Employment Type: Regular