Member Solutions Credit Card Specialist I

Wings Credit Union • Colorado Springs, CO

7d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide service and support to our Credit Card members while collecting past due funds on Credit Card accounts. By assisting members through their financial hardship, this role serves to help minimize the credit union's exposure to risk and loss while ensuring a maximum return to its members by following the Collection Department Policies and Procedures as well as adhering to State and Federal Laws. This position is also responsible for conducting outbound calls to Credit Card members, as well as being available to past due members calling into the Credit Union. The Specialist and Member interactions are to be done efficiently and professionally in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate multiple systems to deliver hardship solutions. Furthermore, the Member Solutions Credit Card Specialist is responsible for making timely collection calls per performance standards in a professional manner in order to correct patterns of delinquency on credit card accounts, explore pre-determined ways to help during financial hardships through account modifications, pre-charge-off settlements, referral to Green Path, referral to Financial Coaches, or payment arrangements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent, required
• 1+ years' financial services experience with a focus on Credit Cards, required
• Professional, diplomatic, and courteous communication skills are of critical importance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of all transactions is of critical importance.
• Exposure to Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and web-based transactional systems to complete day-to-day member requests.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws related to Collections, i.e., BSA, TCPA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, FDCPA, and UDAAP.
• Proficient in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation and active listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and Members while maintaining confidentiality, diplomacy, and tact.
• Predisposition for creativity and problem-solving as applied to individual situations within relevant laws and guidelines.
• Ability to learn and retain relevant collections law and policy in a short amount of time.
• Multitasking with multiple systems.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of how to manage and protect confidential member and financial information with discretion and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years' Credit Card Collections, preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform an early-stage consultative collection role utilizing various resources to collect on past due credit card accounts, including negotiating payment arrangements.
• Direct the cardholder of the appropriate payment options i. e. , ACH Bill Pay, Service Center, Payment by Phone, OLB, etc. , by placing outbound calls and answering inbound calls to and from cardholder members, joint cardholders, and authorized users of the credit card.
• Interview card-holding members by phone to determine financial hardships, find solutions, and present payment options such as: Payment plans. Account Modifications. Settlement requests pre-charge off
• Work Akcelerant Tasks
• Work CRM cases
• Work Velera Reports
• Work Secured messages
• Efficiently navigate multiple internal systems and applications while maintaining accuracy and adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all member interactions and account updates.
• Remains cognizant of and adheres to Wings policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) match
• 401k Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays and Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED