Credit Assistance Senior Specialist II Jacksonville FL

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
 

Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing credit assistance and solutions to our clients. Key responsibilities include handling outbound and inbound calls for products at any stage of delinquency or risk, including pre-charge off, recovery, or other specialized areas. Job expectations include leveraging exceptional problem solving competencies, sound judgement and decision making, and providing exceptional client service and empathy while meeting both the bank's and client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Reaches out to delinquent or high-risk clients to secure payment and determines reason for delinquency on active or inactive loan, deposit, and credit card accounts
• Negotiates repayment of outstanding debt that benefits both the client and lender in a positive and professional manner, leveraging tools and resources where applicable
• Achieves quality standards and meets key performance indicators
• Determines the right solution for the client while staying within collections compliance guidelines
• Demonstrates empathy for the client’s situation using ethical behavior that is consistent with the bank’s code of conduct
• Provides coaching or guidance to other specialists on policies, procedures, or problems
• Works an established list of accounts on an automated collections system, auto-dialer, or manual calling and helps mitigate losses

Required Skills:

• 1 year of customer service in a contact center
• Banking/financial service experience 

Desired Skills:

• Collection experience
• Active Listening
• Attention to Detail
• Client Solutions Advisory
• Oral Communications
• Account Management
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Data Collection and Entry
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm

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