Job Description
A community bank is confidentially looking to add another member to their banking family. They are seeking a manager to oversee their Consumer Collections team. This individual would be responsible for managing the organization's bankruptcy processes and portfolios.
This opportunity would be great for a community-centered individual that appreciates the flexibility and excellent culture this community bank provides. The bank offers a top-notch benefits package with opportunities to advance their career.
Responsibilities:

• Manages the organization's commercial loan collection/recovery functions.
• Oversees the work of the team responsible for contacting owners for defaulted commercial loans to secure payment or negotiate settlements.
• Has some approval authority for repayment plans or settlements. Other amounts would need to be approved by CCO or Criticized Assets Committee.
• Must ensure all employees follow OVBC policies and procedures.
• Has some approval authority to initiate foreclosure.
• Ensures collection/recovery activities are in compliance with policies and procedures, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
• Work with customers and other bank staff to restructure underperforming loans and reduce charge offs (Loan Workout).
• Responsible for managing the organization's bankruptcy processes and portfolio.
• Works attorneys, agencies or other lien holders to represent the organization's interests.
• Monitors calls and intervenes in complex or heated exchanges.
• Producing daily production reports, reading and interpreting the data and the ability to make adjustments based off the data.
• Minimize risk and risk to the organization and approve responses to inquiries regarding the bankruptcy process.
• Completing department quality reviews, providing feedback to staff and leadership team.
• Coaching and mentoring of staff members, such as Loan Collection/Recovery Representatives, Administrative Assistants and Bankruptcy Specialists.
• Will have authority for personnel decisions such as hiring, performance enhancement, or disciplinary action.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 6-10 years’ experience with managing teams.
• Experience with underwriting, credit analysis and collections.
• Ability to identify process deficiencies and implement process improvements to resolve issues.
• The ability to work accurately and independently.
• Ability to travel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and an eye for detail.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong time and people management skills.
• Ability to multitask.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Sid Kolb directly at 605.705.3378. Resumes may be confidentially sent to
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