Financial Services Representative

World Finance•Columbia, SC

6d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Services Representative (FSR) drives loan sales, manages past-due accounts, prepares individual tax returns, and works directly with customers to address their financial needs. The position involves daily outbound calling, including high-volume collections activity, in-person customer meetings, and closing loans. The FSR is accountable for keeping accounts current while generating new business, and must manage a fast-paced workload, challenging conversations, and performance goals across sales, collections, tax services, and branch operations. Compensation is $16–$17 per hour, based on experience and location, plus performance-based bonus opportunities. Total earnings can increase with individual and branch performance. World Finance describes opportunities for growth and advancement, a promote-from-within culture, comprehensive benefits, retirement and time off, community involvement, and predictable schedules focused on time outside work. World Finance has operated since 1962, providing personal loans, tax services, and credit-building solutions. It has over 1,000 branches across 16 states and states that it has been recognized as a Top Workplace USA for six consecutive years and a Newsweek Most Trustworthy Company.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current insurance.
Ability to independently perform all required bank runs, including transporting deposits, without relying on non-employees for transportation.
Ability to obtain required insurance licensing.
Experience in sales, customer service, collections, or account management with measurable results.
Proven ability to handle high-volume calls and difficult customer conversations.
Track record of meeting or exceeding goals in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Basic computer skills with accurate and consistent data entry.
Regular in-person attendance during scheduled work hours.
Ability to perform computer work, handle documents, and communicate information effectively.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and coworkers in person, by phone, and electronically.

Nice To Haves

Experience in banking, retail, restaurants, hospitality, collections, call centers, insurance, healthcare front office, or similar customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

Drive and close loan sales by taking applications, explaining terms, and asking for the business.
Conduct substantial daily outbound customer outreach for collections, application follow-up, tax services, and new business generation in a high-volume, phone-intensive environment.
Manage delinquent accounts by securing payments and setting payment arrangements.
Contact approved, pending, and former borrowers to drive loan volume and identify opportunities for additional financial products and services.
Prepare individual tax returns, gather and review required documentation, and assist customers with tax-related questions in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Assist customers in person with loan applications, tax preparation services, payments, account questions, and issue resolution.
Process payments, account updates, and tax-related documentation, and document all activity in company systems.
Maintain accurate and compliant records, including timely credit denial letters and required tax documentation.
Handle and balance cash, and complete required bank runs to deliver deposits.
Follow company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Complete required training and meet performance expectations for sales, collections, tax preparation, and account management.
Occasionally travel locally to offsite locations and banks as required for business purposes.
May assist with general office upkeep to maintain a professional environment.