Job Title: Senior Mortgage Collections Handler

Department: Financial Support

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary:  £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

1. Do you have experience within mortgage collections, either Buy-To-Let, Commercial or Residential mortgages? 

2. Are you responsible for the end-to-end collections journey?

If you answered "yes" to the above questions, then I would love to hear from you.

If you answered "no" to either of the above questions, I'm afraid this is not the job for you and there is no need to apply...

Job Purpose:

Provide expert financial support to customers facing mortgage repayment difficulties, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering positive outcomes. Manage complex cases, support vulnerable customers, and mentor team members.

Core Responsibilities:

• Follow company policies in customer interactions and arrears management.
• Identify root causes of arrears and barriers to repayment through effective communication.
• Manage end-to-end arrears process, ensuring compliance and fair outcomes.
• Mentor and coach less experienced team members.
• Process complex cases in line with policy and mandate levels.
• Contact customers within aging caseloads to find solutions.
• Support process improvement and maintain compliance standards.
• Build strong relationships with external partners and internal teams.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mortgage arrears support.
• 2 years of experience in complex financial support and vulnerability assistance.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Specialist understanding of regulatory requirements and vulnerability.
• Detailed knowledge of residential lending processes and macro-economic factors.
• Financial acumen in income assessment and forbearance planning.

Skill and Competency Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills for sensitive conversations.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Coaching skills desirable.

Required Qualifications/Certifications:

• GCSE/GCE qualifications in Maths and English required.
• Debt Management certification desirable.

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