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Senior Collection Officer
Collection Officer
Mission.
Key Responsibilities
Debt Collection and Negotiation
- Manage outstanding debt cases and conduct daily telephony activities (dialer campaigns)
- Establish contact with debtors and negotiate payment terms adapted to their financial situation
- Secure sustainable and realistic payment agreements
- Take ownership of conversations and lead negotiations effectively over the phone
Case Management and Follow-up
- Handle newly cancelled files and ensure execution of guarantees
- Monitor and follow up on payment plans (amicable and judicial procedures)
- Manage interactions via phone, email, mail, and specialized tools
- Ensure accurate tracking and administration of all cases
Stakeholder Coordination
- Maintain constructive relationships with internal teams and external partners
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure smooth case handling
- Act as a key point of contact in the recovery process
Customer-Centric Approach
- Apply a solution-oriented and empathetic approach to support debtors
- Select the most appropriate recovery strategy balancing all stakeholders’ expectations
- Contribute to the broader objective of helping individuals become debt-free
Process and Performance Contribution
- Ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance in all activities
- Adapt to high-volume operational environments
- Participate in continuous improvement of collection practices
Required profile.
Required Expertise – Debt Collection Officer
- Debt collection and negotiation (telephony-based) (Advanced, current experience)
- Case management and payment follow-up (Advanced, current experience)
- Customer interaction and conflict handling (Advanced, current experience)
- Administrative and operational processing (Advanced, current experience)
- Stakeholder communication and coordination (Advanced, current experience)
Required Knowledge & Experience
Experience
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in debt collection or similar roles
Technical Expertise
Mandatory
- Proven experience in collection telephony (high-volume calling / dialer campaigns)
- Bilingual proficiency (Dutch/French or French/Dutch)
Preferred
- Initial experience in KYC (Know Your Customer) processes
Business Knowledge
Mandatory
- Experience in negotiation and customer interaction
- Background in administrative roles or case handling
Preferred
Interest in finance, banking, and financial products
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience)
Languages
- Dutch – Native or Fluent
- French – Native or Fluent
- English – Good professional proficiency