
Loss Mitigation Manager
Local Government Federal Credit Union
- Raleigh, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Primary oversight of Loss Mitigation Workforce Management and Scheduling.
- Recommend strategic collection efforts and assist in operational implementation of strategy.
- Maintain oversight of overall collection efforts to ensure team goals and KPIs are met.
- Work with the Loss Mitigation team to approve escalated repayment plans and settlements.
- Strategically recommend loan modifications and workout plans for approval.
- Provide primary management escalation assistance to active and charged off accounts.
- Accurately document all member interactions, payment agreements, and actions plans in the core collection system.
- Provide members with information on financial education resources and tools to help them manage their finances and avoid future delinquencies.
- Foster a culture of cross-team collaboration and bench-strength within the Loss Mitigation Team, including functions of escalated collection actions and Default Management.
- Maintain and train knowledge of Default Management Team practices and procedures to best aid in cross-team communication.
- Be a primary resource for knowledge of elevated account actions, insurance claims, and collateral recovery efforts to best assist with membership communication pre and post charge off.
- Collaborate as necessary with other internal business units and resources to ensure a coordinated approach to loss prevention.
- Assist the AVP of Risk Assessment and Loss Mitigation with reviewing reports on delinquency trends, member interactions, and recovery efforts.
- Ensure all activities are in compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as Credit Union policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a lead or leadership role in financial services.
- Must have an understanding of consumer credit reports, income statements, and credit principles.
- Must have an understanding of accounting principles and business financial statements and tax returns.
- Experience with credit procedures, policies, regulations and laws, in addition to knowledge of bankruptcy and consumer law.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to function in a Consumer business office environment and utilize standard office equipment including but not limited to: PC, copier, telephone, etc.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. (file boxes, computer).
- Travel required on occasion.
- 1-3 years of experience in credit underwriting, portfolio evaluation, or administration.
- Prior escalated collections experience including repossession, foreclosure, and small claims management.