1) Job Purpose: Write the purpose for which the job exists (in 2-3 lines)  (Max 1325 Characters)

To manage the collections process at a Regional level, build and manage a best-in-class high efficiency Collections Team to enable delivery of ECL & NCL parameters. livery of ECL & NCL parameters and to liaise with in-house and external collections teams and to oversee their activities, ensuring compliance with all internal policies and relevant regulations.

The Small ticket segment comprises primarily Digitally sourced accounts with ticket sizes ranging 10k – 5 lacs. This role is responsible for enhancing business profitability through effective management of the delinquent portfolio in the respective zone. 

The incumbent will be accountable for field collections for the customers in the region. For this segment, the collections model would primarily be an Agency Model for flows. The incumbent needs to have a strong understanding of small ticket business and challenges on the debt-management process.

4) Key Result Areas: Write the key results expected from the job and the supporting actions for each of these key result areas (For a majority of jobs typically there could be 4- 7 key result areas)- Maximum 10 KRAs can be updated

ECL Management & Costs

• Monitor and Control delinquency and minimize ECL for portfolio
• Drive higher resolution rates resulting in reduced ECL
• Review, maintain control and Optimize the cost incurred towards collections of dues.
• Daily monitoring and regular reviews of delinquent portfolio

Portfolio review and monitoring

• Monitor location level and sub-product level portfolios – location level and at various product level within the Digital Portfolio.
• Work with non-performing defaulting borrowers to create optimum recovery solutions
• Developing various MISs to show different cuts and trends in the portfolio which can lead to necessary corrective action by collections team to enhance their performance and shows area of improvement.
• Provide regular inputs to Management and all the other stakeholders such as Sales, Risk, Policy Team on various aspects of collections resolution and delinquency trends, Negative Areas, Negative Profile, Non-Starters, SKIPs, Fraud Cases, etc.
• Ensure good grip and control on the delinquent portfolio.

Vendor Management

• Liaise with agencies to drive collections processes efficiently.
• Oversee selection processes for external agencies
• Continuously monitor agency performance against set parameters and targets
• Exercise adequate control on agencies to ensure collection of overdue debts in a timely manner

Compliance and audit

• Ensure that all documentation related to the collections process is maintained in accordance with internal norms and regulatory requirements 
• Respond to customer complaints regarding the collections process, taking steps to ensure a satisfactory outcome for both ABFL as well as its customers 
• Plan and implement periodic audits of the collections teams, ensuring their compliance with all relevant policies and regulations 

Customer escalations and complaints

• Coordinate with the legal team and senior management in the event of escalated cases to ensure compliance with relevant regulations

People Management

• Provide oversight and be a coach and mentor for the team
• Ensure regular functional & behavioral trainings of team members in collaboration with HR
• Participate in relevant talent management and people development activities to ensure a healthy pipeline and an engaged team