Senior Assistant, Collections

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Job Summary

The purpose of this role is to serve as the liaison between TCPR and customers. They oversee accounts to identify overdue payments, report collections activity, address client queries, and develop repayment plans. They are responsible for handling non-routine situations received through the system of records, inbound and outbound calls for collections accounts, complete necessary account maintenance, work accounts efficiently to maintain consistent follow-up, ensuring compliance and to handle all general questions regarding escalated issues.

Senior Assistants in Collections will also evaluate and mitigate loss exposure, provide customer-oriented service and problem resolution in accordance with established guidelines and call models.

Primary Job Accountabilities

Possible skip accounts:

* Conduct the corresponding traces ensuring all possible leads have been reviewed prior to charging off the account.
* Prepare skip tracing worksheets on all accounts that will be charged off prior to the 120 days.
* Request supervisor approval prior to processing missing lien on units.
* Submit through AutoReg any missing lien, ensuring the process is completed. Document results in the system.
* Request and document in collection and lien log all the requested releases for accounts with payments, repossessed and bankruptcy accounts.
* Prepare and send letters with requests to cancel products for all Skips and follow up until checks are received.
* Ensure supervisor and manager approval are in place if an account will be charged off with more than 120 days.
* Ensure every step is being taken to meet all delinquency, charge-off and repo goals.
* Document accounts to ensure every step follows company policies.
* Prepare **** forms with all required information prior to the charge off being completed.

Agency Referral process

* Ensure the cure letter bot is processing every Tuesday and Thursday.
* Print cure letters and prepare them to be sent.
* Disclose accounts in the "Accounts to be Referred" log for the filing process.
* Scan the Cease-and-Desist ****, Skip List ****, Hold Tittle List ****, High Risk ****, Stopper ****, Mobile ****, Limited Communications **** collection list daily to ensure compliance and to work the referral process on a timely manner.
* Ensure bankruptcy accounts are handled according to federal laws, regulations, and policies.
* Obtain approval on referrals prior to agency assignment.
* Weekly refer accounts from list **** to the repossession system for collection and or repo.
* Document the referral completion for each account with code ASSG/Pin accounts to referrals list ****.
* Follow up on agency performance. Update and document results in the Repossession System, Loan Servicing System, Host System, and Agency Referral log.
* Daily update the Repo, Agency, Skips and Lien log, reporting accurate Repo, charge off and current account details.
* Weekly ensure cases referred to agencies have the proper follow-up and documentation in the repossession system and collections.
* Follow skip tracing steps while working accounts assigned to agencies.
* Follow up with the agency for fast resolution of any incorrect repo documents and ensure they urgently arrive corrected.

Collecting delinquencies

* Negotiate payment arrangements to bring accounts out of collections status.
* Manage and resolve delinquency on accounts greater than 60 days past due
* Make outbound calls to customers that are delinquent on accounts.
* Determine the appropriate course of action for delinquent accounts.
* Demonstrate strong knowledge of and compliance to FDCPA.
* Dispose and note down accounts to reflect collection activities.
* Review customer history and, where appropriate and in accordance with established policies and procedures, waive late charges, grant and process retail extensions, and provide reasonable goodwill adjustments and/or refunds within established guidelines.
* Fulfill commitments made to customers and follow-up to ensure beneficial outcomes.
* Research customer requests using internal manuals, policies and guidelines, systems and best practices by using Kaizen methodology.

Other responsibilities:

* Identify and report compliance risks, gaps in current policies, procedures, regulations and/or any other more complex non- routine issue.
* Maintain sense of urgency when dealing with escalated issues while providing high level of customer satisfaction.
* Analyze account characteristics and work with customers and/or vendors to resolve issues.
* Participate in process and procedural discussions across multiple functional areas to maintain understanding of current processes.
* Perform other miscellaneous activities/duties as assigned.
* Perform special projects to improve efficiency and performance.
* Facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge, respect, and development of skills.
* Participate in the development of Kaizen projects that benefit the Collections department.
* Knowledgeable on state and federal compliance policies, procedures, and regulations
* Satisfactorily complete all mandatory training required.

Education

Required

* High School Education or Equivalent

Preferred

* Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS)

Experience – Subject Matter Expertise

Required

* 2-5 years of relevant / progressive work experience (in similar field and/or industry)
* Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook and Excel. Able to manage data and information, create visual representation of data, pivot tables, filter information, SUMIF, COUNTIF, VLOOKUP, etc.
* Time management
* Strong verbal and written Spanish and English skills
* Work collaboratively with other team members
* Customer oriented, warmth and empathy
* Problem-solving

Additional Comments, Including Unique Circumstances

Work schedule

* Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, in some instances, working overtime and during holidays could be required.

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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