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Bank of Montreal

Runs Canadian and US banks for people and firms

Pre-Delinquency Contact Center Agent

Retail & Commercial BankingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • Typically requires 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of credit qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to established qualification standards.
  • Good knowledge of federal, provincial, and local laws pertaining to consumer collections and the functional area.
  • Good knowledge of BMO products and services.
  • Knowledge of the competitive marketplace and trends in product offerings.
  • Specialized knowledge gained through education and/or business experience.
  • In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
  • In-depth collaboration and team skills.
  • In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • In-depth influence skills.

Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate delinquent, high-risk, or written-off accounts for possible collections opportunities.
  • Understand customer needs and provide collections-related sales and service to BMO customers or prospects.
  • Advise customers on payment strategies and products that meet their objectives.
  • Fulfill sales and service activities for customers in accordance with approved procedures.
  • Provide support that may include coaching and training, quality audits, vendor management, and credit collection disputes.
  • Deliver customer service that builds trust through expertise, responsive service, and support.
  • Develop rapport and confidence with clients to build credibility and trust as a relationship manager.
  • Develop and maintain long-term, profitable relationships and expand share of wallet.
  • Address complex escalated customer requests and transactions.
  • Contact customers to obtain information needed to manage applications, as required, and keep customers informed about the status and results of current and future payments.
  • Execute established loss-mitigation processes and procedures to resolve non-performing and high-risk accounts.
  • Handle incoming calls in an informed, professional, and efficient manner.
  • Probe to understand customer needs and provide advice on payments and collections strategies in the customer's best interests.
  • Send client communications, process transactions, and work with internal stakeholders to meet customer needs.
  • Integrate marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations as appropriate.
  • Advise and guide the assigned business or group on implementing solutions.
  • Support strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop action plans and solutions to maximize recovery and safeguard the bank's interests.
  • Serve as an expert support contact, resource, and coach for Consumer Collections personnel, using proficiency and tools to help departments achieve goals.
  • Use negotiation and interpersonal skills while adhering to applicable guidelines, requirements, and regulations.
  • Review accounts and analyze data and information to assess collection probability and provide insights and recommendations.
  • Gather and format data for regular and ad hoc reports and dashboards.
  • Develop and execute short-term tactics and plans to drive specific behaviors, activities, and results.
  • Manage transactions related to customer calls or refer them to appropriate internal business groups.
  • Escalate complex or unresolved customer situations to managers as required.
  • Complete documentation to ensure customer requests are processed accurately.
  • Integrate information from multiple sources to improve process efficiency, analysis, and reporting.
  • Lead or participate in designing, implementing, and managing core business or group processes.
  • Support the development and promotion of a business or group program.
  • Identify business needs and design or develop tools and training programs, including delivering training to audiences when required.
  • Collaborate in the efficient functioning of the collections life cycle, including executing loss-mitigation solutions to resolve non-performing and high-risk accounts. Solutions include loan modifications and liquidation for delinquent and high-risk loans to offer default or foreclosure alternatives and minimize losses.
  • Follow documented policies and procedures when executing transactions, activities, and processes.
  • Stay informed about the needs of Collections departments and make referrals to other business groups as needed.
  • Maintain current knowledge of collections strategies, practices, and trends and integrate this knowledge into customer conversations professionally.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of customer and bank information.
  • Support continuous-improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process improvements.
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends, best practices, and the regulatory environment relating to collections products and services.
  • Think creatively and propose new solutions.
  • Use judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within established rules.
  • Work mostly independently.
  • Take measured risks while applying the Risk Management Framework and Risk Culture, making sound risk-informed decisions aligned with business strategy, protecting assets, and complying with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
  • Perform broader work or accountabilities as assigned.

About the Company

Bank of Montreal

Runs Canadian and US banks for people and firms

Bank of Montreal, known as BMO, runs a Canadian bank and a large American bank, serving households and businesses on both sides of the border. Until the Bank of Canada opened in 1935, it acted as the Canadian government's banker. People use its branches and apps for accounts, mortgages, credit cards, and investments, while companies borrow from it and turn to its BMO Capital Markets arm to raise money and trade securities. BMO makes money on the gap between the interest it charges on loans and pays on deposits, plus fees from managing wealth and advising on deals. Bank of Montreal was founded in 1817 as Canada's first bank, and it keeps its legal head office in Montreal and its executive offices in Toronto, Canada.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1817

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