VP, Debt Collection
Location: New York (Hybrid)
The Opportunity
A growing fintech lender is looking for a senior Collections leader to oversee recovery strategy, portfolio performance, and team management across its lending business. This role will be responsible for optimizing collections outcomes, improving processes, and building a scalable operation as the company continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Lead collections and recovery strategy across delinquent accounts.
Manage and develop collections managers, team leads, and recovery staff.
Oversee legal escalations, external agencies, and recovery vendors.
Use portfolio data and analytics to improve recovery rates and reduce losses.
Partner with Risk, Finance, Operations, and Product teams to drive performance.
Ideal Background
8+ years in collections, recoveries, credit risk, or servicing.
Leadership experience managing collections teams and managers.
Background in lending, fintech, specialty finance, or commercial credit.
Strong analytical and operational management skills.
Experience with legal recoveries and vendor oversight.