Debt Recovery Representatives

Job Title: Debt Recovery Representatives

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Onsite, Cape Town (US hours) 

About Us:

MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovation, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the industry. As we continue to grow, we are building a talent pool of exceptional individuals who share our passion for the customer experience. 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Debt Recovery Representative whose primary responsibility is to contact individuals with delinquent accounts and negotiate payment arrangements to recover outstanding debts. You will utilize effective communication and negotiation skills to establish repayment plans, provide assistance to customers in financial distress, and achieve recovery targets. Your role requires empathy, resilience, and adherence to regulatory guidelines while striving to maintain positive customer relationships.

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Place outbound calls to customers with overdue accounts to discuss outstanding balances, payment options, and negotiate repayment terms.
• Follow established call scripts and guidelines while maintaining a professional and empathetic demeanor.
• Negotiate repayment plans with customers based on their financial situation, ability to pay, and account history.
• Provide options for payment extensions, settlements, or hardship programs, as appropriate, to facilitate debt recovery.
• Engage with customers in a respectful and understanding manner, actively listening to their concerns, addressing objections, and providing solutions to resolve outstanding debts.
• Offer assistance and resources to customers experiencing financial difficulties, including referrals to financial counseling services or debt relief programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards governing debt collection practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive customer information in accordance with company policies and privacy regulations.
• Accurately document all customer interactions, payment arrangements, and account updates in the collections system or customer relationship management (CRM) software.
• Maintain detailed records of collection efforts, including call logs, notes, and correspondence with customers.
• Meet or exceed established performance targets for call volume, collection goals, and quality metrics.
• Generate reports and metrics related to collection activities, account statuses, and recovery rates to track progress and identify opportunities for improvement.

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

All positive, and driven applicants are encouraged to apply. The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated, dedicated and should possess the below qualities:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework or degree preferred.
• Proven experience in debt collections, customer service, or call center environments is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and negotiate payment arrangements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle challenging situations with composure, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Proficiency in using collection software, CRM systems, and other call center technology tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in data entry and documentation.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint.  Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening.  Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION? 

We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

It is the policy of MCI and affiliates to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed, of Human Resources.

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity is a benefit to our employees, our company, our customers, and our community.  All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.  MCI will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of MCI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

MCI (www.mci.world) helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, call center services, customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services.

In 2019 Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa’s Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCI’s subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Companies 15 times respectively. MCI has fifteen business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Iowa, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, South Dakota, New Mexico, California, Kansas, and Nova Scotia. 

Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech-enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have a synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid-market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000+ talented individuals with 150+ diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: GravisApps, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), The Sydney Call Center, OnBrand24, and Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP).

The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It's not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job.  You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.