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FairMoney

Collections Specialist

Lagos, Nigeria full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

FairMoney is a pioneering mobile banking institution specializing in extending credit to emerging markets. Established in 2017, the company currently operates primarily within Nigeria, and it has secured nearly €50 million in funding from renowned global investors, including Tiger Global, DST, and Flourish Ventures.
In alignment with its vision, FairMoney is actively constructing the foremost mobile banking platform and point-of-sale (POS) solution tailored for emerging markets. The journey began with the introduction of a digital microcredit application exclusively available on Android and iOS devices. Today, FairMoney has significantly expanded its range of services, encompassing a comprehensive suite of financial products, such as current accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, and state-of-the-art POS solutions designed to meet the needs of both merchants and agents.
FairMoney thrives on its diverse workforce, bringing together talent from over 27 nationalities. This multicultural team drives the company’s mission of reshaping financial services for underserved communities.
To gain deeper insights into FairMoney’s pivotal role in reshaping Africa’s financial landscape, we invite you to watch informative video.

Roles and Responsibilities
Your mission will be to :
Plan a course of action to recover outstanding payments.
Follow up with customers for all outstanding payments and identify problematic accounts. Ensures Non-Performing Loans are followed up and monitored diligently.
Responsible for communicating with delinquent borrowers, and establishing and developing effective payment plans with the delinquent borrowers.
Listen actively to customers and ensure conversation is collection-driven.
Advise customers on their payment options and best methods of payment.
Properly document information from the conversation.
Negotiate payoff deadlines or payment plans.
Create trust relationships with debtors when possible to avoid future issues.
Requirements
A minimum of 2 years of experience in microfinance bank/bank/Fintech operations directly dealing with delinquent clients and other problem-solving situations.
Apt in negotiating and persuading.
Good knowledge of the collection process and approach.
Excellent collaborator and team player
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects.
You may have an understanding/working knowledge of a collections system (advantageous)
You should be comfortable with skills in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
You should have working experience within an outbound debt collections environment / outbound sales environment / outbound customer service environment.
Benefits
Private Health Insurance
Pension Plan
Training & Development
Performance Bonus
Recruitment Process
A screening call with the Recruiter for 30 minutes.
Technical interview with the Hiring Manager for 30-45 minutes.

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Technology & IT Customer Service Human Resources Operations Sales Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Collections Specialist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at FairMoney?
  3. Which of Customer Service, Human Resources and Operations have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Customer Service, Human Resources and Operations.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Collections Specialist role because I can bring practical experience in Customer Service, Human Resources and Operations, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes FairMoney needs from this hire.

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