Full-Time

Customer Care Agent

Posted on 9/24/2025

Above Lending

Above Lending

51-200 employees

Simple, transparent lending and debt management

Compensation Overview

$18 - $22/hr

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

This is a hybrid position, requiring in-office work in downtown Chicago.

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Excellent listening and understanding skills to comprehend customer needs and concerns.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Assist customers with inquiries, account navigation, payments, and account changes via phone or email.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by actively listening to customer concerns and addressing them promptly and accurately.
  • Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve customer issues and inquiries effectively.
  • Multitask efficiently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently to update customer information and account details.
  • Follow instructions and company policies diligently to ensure compliance and consistency in customer interactions.
  • Manage time effectively to meet service level agreements and maintain high-quality customer support.
  • Collaborate with team members and other departments to resolve complex customer issues and improve processes.
  • Drive company goals and objectives in every customer interaction.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Talkdesk, GDS, LoanPro, Zendesk, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite is a plus.
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in the financial services industry preferred.
  • Two (2) or more years of experience working in a contact center environment is preferred.

Above Lending provides personal lending and debt management services to help individuals simplify their finances. Its lending products are designed to be simple and transparent, with competitive rates and personalized support from loan specialists to help borrowers get credit that is easier to manage. The company’s process centers on clear terms and guidance to improve financial well-being, rather than just offering loans. It distinguishes itself by focusing on debt management and borrower education alongside lending, aiming to make credit more affordable and accessible for people looking to take control of their finances. The primary goal is to help borrowers achieve financial stability and reach their personal financial goals.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$200M

Headquarters

Northbrook, Illinois

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $200M warehouse facility from ATLAS SP on Oct 30, 2023 fuels loan book growth.
  • BBB A+ accreditation since Dec 1, 2023 builds consumer trust.
  • $400M loans to 25,000+ clients since 2021 drives revenue expansion.

What critics are saying

  • ATLAS SP withdraws funding in 2026 credit tightening, halting originations.
  • Upstart's AI underwriting steals market share with lower rates in 6-12 months.
  • SoFi diverts clients via superior brand and app in 3-6 months.

What makes Above Lending unique

  • Above Lending brokers consumer installment loans for credit card debt repayment.
  • Personalized loan specialists provide tailored support unlike automated competitors.
  • Partners with Beyond Finance and Five Lakes for accelerated debt consolidation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-1%
Benzinga
Oct 30th, 2023
Above Lending Closes $200 Million Warehouse Facility Led By Atlas Sp Partners

Loading. Loading. Loading...NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Above Lending, a leading national provider of consumer installment loans, today announced the closing of a $200-million warehouse facility (the "Financing") led by ATLAS SP Partners ("ATLAS SP"), which is acting as Administrative Agent.Above Lending focuses on originating consumer loans for individuals looking to repay existing credit card and other household debt and rebuild their credit profile. The Financing will be used to fund growth in Above Lending's loan book."Above's loan product is an effective solution for consumers looking to pay off existing credit card and other household debt and rebuild their credit profile," said Above Lending CFO Hadi Husain. "The capital we have raised from ATLAS SP will be instrumental in helping us reach more consumers and work to put them on a path to a better financial future.""We are proud to provide additional capital to Above Lending to support the continued growth of their consumer lending platform," said ATLAS SP Director Andrew Koepke

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