What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Group Manager, Servicing Operations position at Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.?
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Oversight:
- Manage the daily operations of the loan servicing department, ensuring efficient processing and servicing of motorcycle loans.
- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of loan servicing professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure all loan servicing activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards of service and compliance.
- Customer Service Management:
- Oversee customer service operations, ensuring timely and effective resolution of borrower inquiries and issues.
- Develop strategies to improve customer satisfaction and retention.
- Performance Monitoring:
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of loan servicing operations.
- Prepare and present performance reports to senior management.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and incorporate them into the loan servicing operations.
- Collections and Recovery:
- Oversee the collections process to minimize delinquencies and maximize recoveries.
- Develop and implement strategies for effective repossession and remarketing of motorcycles.
- Technology and Systems Management:
- Evaluate and implement new technologies and systems to improve loan servicing processes.
- Ensure the loan servicing systems are functioning optimally and address any technical issues promptly.
- Financial Management:
- Assist in managing the loan servicing budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate with other departments, such as underwriting, sales, and compliance, to ensure seamless loan servicing operations.
- Represent the loan servicing department in meetings with senior management and external stakeholders.
- System Setup and Management: Design, implement, and manage servicing systems to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Process Development: Develop and optimize processes to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
- Staff Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of servicing professionals.
- Procedure Implementation: Establish and enforce standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Control and Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Audit Management: Oversee internal and external audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Repossessions and Remarketing: Manage repossession processes and remarketing strategies to maximize asset recovery.
- Collections Management: Develop and implement strategies to improve collections and reduce delinquencies
- Utilize Loan Management Systems (LOS) to process and manage funding transaction
- Interact with Senior Management to make recommendations on credit strategies
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions
- All other job duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in servicing operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective processes and procedures.
- Experience with audit management and risk assessment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in statistical modeling, data analysis, or related roles.
- Familiarity with financial services and loan origination processes is preferred.
Profile Differentiators:
- Experience in founding, co-founding or working in a fast-paced startup environment
- Experience in Powersports Finance Industry (motorcycle, ATVs UTVs, PWCs)
- Experience in a FinTech startup
- Prior experience in managing a team of Data Scientists and Risk Analysts
- Master’s degree or Advanced Professional degree
Salary Range:
$140,000 - $160,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity:
KMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with KMRF is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000