American Express

Collections Specialist (Currents)

American Express  •  Sunrise, FL (Hybrid)  •  36 minutes ago
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Job Description

Global Credit is a global and diverse organization that plays a critical role in protecting the company and enabling growth. Our department is fundamental for the company and is responsible for supporting our customers in managing their accounts. We also aim to achieve the right balance between enabling spend and taking actions to recover balances as well as limit exposure for American Express.

  • Consistently deliver extraordinary service on inbound and/or outbound customer calls to review and monitor accounts in a fast-paced, structured, customer care environment.
  • Consult with Card Members to understand intent for card usage as well as reinforcing the relationship by setting the proper expectations for possible credit concerns.
  • Analyse and make decisions based on risk assessment of the Customer profile to uncover the root cause of their concern, while using negotiation skills to execute on the agreed solution.
  • Develop key consulting skills, including building a human connection with customers through care and empathy, understanding customer needs, handling objections and providing tailored solutions for different situations.
  • Maintain high level of integrity to work with customer information and meet compliance requirements.
  • Meet and exceed performance goals that include customer satisfaction, consultation, call handling time, schedule adherence and compliance regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Computer literate, able to navigate through multiple computer systems and applications simultaneously, with speed and accuracy.
  • Natural communicator who can demonstrate active listening skills and adapt conversation to suit the situation and the Card Member’s communication style.
  • Resilience is needed to efficiently manage a steady stream of diverse customer calls, while balancing performance to meet a variety of metrics.
  • Passion for consultative support, recommending products or solutions tailored to each Card Member.
  • A problem-solver to efficiently evaluate Card Member issues and offer the best inventive solutions with a view to resolving on the first contact.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to be assertive.
  • A capacity to learn, willingness to try new things, ability to incorporate feedback and agility through change and difficult situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum six months customer service or consultative support experience preferred, ideally in a contact center environment.

Additional Requirements:

  • Flexibility to work anytime between 8:00am-12:00pm (midnight), including weekends
  • Hybrid Environment - This position will work in a hybrid model with a combination of in-office three days per week and two virtual workdays from home.
  • Shift differentials for nights and weekends are provided.
  • Candidates must be flexible as shifts will be provided during the training period.
  • Location: 1500 NW 136th Ave, Sunrise, FL 33323

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

American Express

About American Express

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day.

These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more.

For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.

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Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
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