Collections Specialist
About this role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Collections Specialist to help get deals back on track, reduce defaults, and protect portfolio performance. This role is critical to maintaining healthy cash flow and minimizing losses.
You will work directly with merchants to resolve payment issues, restructure payment plans when appropriate, and cure accounts before they become full defaults.
This is a performance-driven role with real upside for someone who knows how to communicate, negotiate, and close.
Key Responsibilities
- Contact merchants with missed or failing payments
- Work accounts back into good standing
- Negotiate payment resolutions, workout plans, and reinstatements
- Monitor accounts to prevent future payment failures
- Identify early warning signs of default and act proactively
- Maintain detailed notes and updates in the CRM
- Coordinate with internal teams (underwriting, legal, management)
- Track and report on:
- Cured accounts
- Recovered balances
- Default rate trends
- Follow all compliance and communication guidelines
Required Experience & Skills
- 2+ years experience in collections, recoveries, or account resolution
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to handle difficult conversations professionally
- Organized, persistent, and results-driven
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience using CRM systems for tracking and documentation
Preferred (Nice to Have)
- Experience in MCA, lending, or financial services
- Experience with ACH collections and payment recovery
- Understanding of default prevention strategies
- Experience working with payment processors or banks
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Compensation Structure
- Base Salary
- Commission on:
- Accounts cured
- Payments recovered
- Reduction in default exposure
- Clear performance metrics and uncapped upside
What Success Looks Like
- Deals are brought back into good standing
- Default rates decrease over time
- Merchants remain active and paying
- Strong documentation and follow-through
- Portfolio health improves month over month
Why Join Us
- High-impact role tied directly to company performance
- Clear commission structure with real earning potential
- Growing financial services company
- Opportunity to advance into senior collections or portfolio management
- Supportive, results-driven team environment
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Collections Specialist position at High Rise Capital located?
This Collections Specialist role at High Rise Capital is based in New York, New York, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
How do I apply for the Collections Specialist position at High Rise Capital?
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When was the Collections Specialist job at High Rise Capital posted?
This Collections Specialist position at High Rise Capital was posted on Dec 23, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Collections Specialist
High Rise Capital
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