Collections Representative (Banking / Credit Union / Mortgage)
TEKsystems · Benton Harbor, MI · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$50k–$52k/yrFull-time
About the role
Are you an experienced mortgage collections professional looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with an employee-focused organization? A highly respected Credit Union is seeking a Collections Specialist to join their team and play a key role in supporting members through the mortgage delinquency and resolution process. This is a direct hire opportunity offering excellent benefits, work-life balance, and a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
- Managing delinquent residential mortgage accounts throughout the collection lifecycle
- Contacting members to discuss payment options and establish repayment arrangements
- Supporting loss mitigation and workout plan activities
- Coordinating foreclosure-related processes with attorneys and legal partners
- Assisting with bankruptcy proceedings and related account management
- Managing deceased member accounts and estate-related claims
- Maintaining thorough documentation and account records
- Ensuring compliance with banking regulations, policies, and servicing guidelines
- Partnering with attorneys, title companies, and internal departments to resolve complex account situations
- Working across multiple servicing, lending, and collections systems
Requirements
- 3+ years of collections experience within a Credit Union, Bank, Mortgage Servicer, or Financial Services organization
- Experience managing delinquent mortgage accounts
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
- Comfortable navigating multiple computer systems and applications
- Strong attention to detail in a regulated financial environment
- Hands-on experience with mortgage delinquency management
- Experience with payment arrangements and repayment plans
- Loss mitigation activities experience
- Foreclosure coordination experience
- Bankruptcy processing and support experience
- Attorney and legal partner communication experience
- Estate and deceased member account resolution experience
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental Insurance (Guardian Dental)
- Vision Insurance (EyeMed)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with up to $2,000 annual employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) With Up to 5% company match after one year
- Additional 5% employer contribution after one year
- 152 Hours of PTO Annually
- Paid Community Service Day
- 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Reimbursement up to $750 annually
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- $100 Annual Company Apparel Allowance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Thrive Wellness Program with incentives for participation in wellness activities