Lead Specialist - High Profile Secured Collections

Location:
4224 Ridge Lea Road - Amherst, New York 14226

We are not your typical Collections team!

This is an entry level position and can be a great way to get your foot in the door into a corporate environment.

At KeyBank, we pride ourselves on being client advisors.

In this role, you will be placing and receiving call, to help our clients to bring their accounts to active status and/or offer Loss Mitigation Options.

This is a hybrid role where you will be asked to work on site at least one day per week with the other work being at home. Shift Differential available for up to 4 evening shifts a week! Our in-office day is Friday.

Shifts available:
Mon-Thurs 12:30-9:00 pm, Friday 8:00-4:30 with a rotating Saturday: 8 am-12 pm

Training:
Two weeks of training. 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

Essential Job Duties:
This role primary focus is 60 DPD Secured Non Real-Estate Loans in the High-Profile Collections Department.
Identifies and resolves situations where customers cannot maintain a current status on their account. Having a thorough and detailed conversation in regard to their delinquency and offering applicable delinquency solutions.
Individual will spend 90% of their day on the phone with our customers trying to solve the delinquency by placing outbound and taking inbound calls. The other 10% is documenting calls and trainings/meetings.
Has strong negotiation skills and is able to convince customers the benefits to maintain an active status
Able to follow a schedule that is set by management for breaks and lunches and to limit time away from the phones when scheduled.
Other duties as assigned
Assist our LOB Partners as needed with call overflow.

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications
Typically, 1 years of experience in customer service or collections role but not required
Ability to take constructive criticism
Ability to work from home 3-4 days per week in a quiet office setting with limited distractions
Ability to work overtime when the line of Business requires it
Works well with others in a fully developed work team environment
Excellent customer service skills
Proven excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Analytical, research and problem resolution skills
Quick learner and be willing to ask questions
Comfortable navigating multiple computer systems and applications
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Expected to maintain an excellent attendance record
Proven ability to handle all monetary/ processing functions independently
Moderate knowledge of banking policies, procedures and governmental regulations
Proven ability to handle high transaction volumes accurately
Ability to meet production goals in terms of calls per hour, accounts worked per hour, referrals to Loss Mitigation, taking payments, etc.
Proven ability to handle all customer service inquires and diffuse difficult customer situations independently
Ability to work with minimal supervision in decision making
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $21 to $24 per hour depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 03/03/2025
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

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Salary : $21 - $24