Collections Specialist III

M&T Bank

Last Updated: 2/13/2025 12:20:23 AM

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Current Days Open
46
Reqs Seen
11
Current Min Salary
$18.57 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$30.95 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
40.4
First Seen
12/30/2024
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$18.57 (Hourly)
7/29/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$34.25 (Hourly)
8/22/2026

Full Job Description

Overview: Manages complex accounts with the following areas of specialization: Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, REO/Property Preservation, Repossession, Remarketing, Legal Liaison or Post Charge Off Collections. Primary Responsibilities: Initiate contact with consumer borrowers that are in the mid to late stages of delinquency; assess the prospect of repayment, and arranging repayment schedules or other solutions such as: Loan Workout, Alternative Lending, Consumer Credit Counseling Services, Reages, or Extensions. Initiate contact with customers attorneys and Bankruptcy trustees. Investigate and conduct skip tracing as required. Submit recommendations for account placement with third party collection agencies, attorneys, brokers, and property preservation firms. Initiate direct contact with borrowers (consumer, mortgage, deposit overdraft, business banking), assessing the prospect of repayment, arranging repayment schedules or other solutions. Contact business partners and vendors to ensure services provided are meeting predetermined service level agreements. Participate in loss prevention by employing advanced strategies that provide adequate protection for M&T with respect to its interest in the collateral securing the loan, while maximizing the cost containment opportunities. Review collateral condition and establish asset value. Negotiate sale with prospective buyers and conclude sales transaction with limited oversight. Develop an understanding of the business and its functions, processes and operations. Keep abreast of business and market trends that may affect business department. Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Complete other related duties as assigned. Scope of Responsibilities: This position works under general supervision and has autonomy when performing skip-trace. In addition, this position does have the authority to waive late fees, within guidelines. Education and Experience Required: A combined minimum of 3 years higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 1 year experience in customer service, customer-facing, collections, call center or sales. Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Detail oriented. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Education and Experience Preferred: Knowledge of M&T Bank systems. M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $18.57 - $30.95 Hourly (USD). The successful candidates particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location Getzville, New York, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in peoples lives and uplift the diverse communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&Ts affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Banks traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communitiescombining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in diverse talents and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&Ts Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at careersitesupport@mtb.com for assistance. M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.

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