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Mission
Empowering businesses in all communities by providing access to responsible capital and resources.
Vision
To create a more inclusive economy by ensuring every business owner has a path to success.
Core Values
Strengthen communities through collaboration.
Leading with transparency and authenticity
Celebrating diversity and embracing our differences
Engaging on a personal level
Who We Are
Pursuit is a community-focused lender that provides small businesses with affordable loans and resources so that they can reach higher, transform, and grow. That transformation may start with an individual borrower, but ultimately extends into the broader community, taking shape as new employment opportunities, economic development, and positive change.
What We Do
For more than 65 years, we have been 100% invested in the success of our clients. Pursuit offers a suite of innovative financing products designed to expand access to capital for small businesses. Our range of loans and lines of credit range from $10,000 to $5.5 million for businesses ready to make their next big investment. We have designed our application processes and loan terms with more flexibility than traditional banks. Our signature loan programs include commercial real estate financing, general business funding, and fast business funding through a digital platform. We leverage deep, long-term relationships with banks and community partners to serve clients in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
About the Job
We are looking for a Collection Specialist Processor to contact clients and collect outstanding payments. The position requires being able to maintain trustful relationships and ensure timely payments. The Collection Specialist Processor must be able to interact in a professional and trustworthy manner. Candidates should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as an ability to work independently.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor accounts to identify outstanding debt.
- Investigate historical data for each debt or bill.
- Contact clients to inquire about their overdue payments.
- Take actions to encourage timely debt payments.
- Update account status records and collection efforts.
Position Specifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 1-2 years of collection experience (preferred).
- Make collection calls, prepare default letters, prepare due reports, and assist with other default reports.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential.
- Exhibit self-motivation when working independently or in a group.
- Ability to multi-task and meet frequent deadlines.
- Consistently produces high-quality work.
- Ability to exercise intellectual honesty when presenting information.
- Ability to present data in a professional manner.
- Final candidates must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings, including background, criminal and credit checks, and drug testing.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not provide sponsorships for those who require a sponsorship in order to work in the U.S.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to HRTeam@pursuitlending.com or complete an Employment Application https://pursuit-hr.formstack.com/forms/employment_application
We will give consideration to and provide training for veterans interested in a career in finance/ banking provided that the applicant has completed at least two years of college with an accredited institution.
What We Offer
A collaborative environment of mission-focused professionals dedicated to helping communities and economies grow through business lending. We seek individuals who want to blend a career in financial services with a career serving others. Pursuit extends its employees’ competitive salaries and a range of benefits including, including but to:
· Health Insurance, generous employer premium contribution
· Fully paid Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
· Generous 401(k) match
· Flexible spending accounts
· Holiday and Paid Time Off
· Paid Parental Leave
· Volunteer Time Off
· Referral Program
· Educational assistance after two years of employment
· Mentorship Program
· Summer work hours
How We Help
We believe that when local businesses thrive, they provide good, stable jobs, recycling the money they spend back into the community to help it grow. Our loans are offered with affordable rates to ensure that our clients can continue growing and positively impacting their neighborhoods. While compelling founders’ stories are what drive us every day, we are proud to work with small businesses at scale:
$4 billion lent, $1.2 billion in the last 5 years
$2 billion portfolio of small business loans
70,000 jobs created.
10,000 loans to small businesses
10,000 hours of advisory and educational services
The estimated salary range for this position is $48,000 – $70,000.
The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors, including level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits. Additional benefits information above.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,000 - $70,000