Bilingual Automotive Collections Agent

About the role

A career as a Collections Agent in the team of One Equipment at National Bank is to act as a customer-first professional who has a great approach to collections and negotiate equitable solutions to achieve the best possible outcome for both parties. This job allows you to have a positive impact on the organization through your critical core business/technical knowledge, problem resolution expertise and support throughout the life cycle of CWB National Leasing customer agreements.

Within the Equipment Finance sector, you are part of a team of 300+ colleagues across Canada, and you report to the Manager, Contract Administration. Our team stands out for its delivery of amazing client experience and commitment to providing unrivaled client experience. We ultimately aim to offer you maximum flexibility and quality of life. This notably means a hybrid work environment, as well as adaptable working hours.

Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You can access personalized training content on such topics as banking solutions and the advisory approach to support your ongoing learning. You'll also have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries and concerns
• Secure payments in a professional, equitable and timely manner
• Work in partnership with clients to resolve disputes and negotiate the best possible solutions
• Exercise discretion and respect the confidentiality of all customers and vendor transactions
• Manage customer files / make decisions with respect to file acceleration (next steps i.E. repossession, write off, legal action)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in: Administration or Client Services within Banking, Financial Services, Credit or Collections.
• Ability to accurately set up and clearly document payment arrangements.
• Keen attention to detail with proven experience maintaining accurate documentation.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
• Intermediate in MS Office and the ability to quickly learn other applications and programs.
• Working knowledge of compliance laws pertaining to Collections would be considered a strong asset.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you'll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people's lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments.

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person's unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued.