Senior Collections Specialist
Fora Financial
| Company | Fora Financial |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | New York |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
About the Role
Fora Financial is a leading provider of fast and reliable working capital for small businesses through small business loans and revenue-based financing. Being in the business of helping small businesses, servicing our customers with integrity, quality, security, and trust is the foundation of our brand. Our employees are passionate about their work and the success of our organization is driven by the talent we attract.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Workout Specialist to manage a portfolio of past-due accounts, lead recovery efforts on complex cases, and help drive process improvements across the collections function. This role requires strong negotiation skills, sound judgment on escalations and settlements, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Customer Service to resolve delinquent accounts while maintaining a positive customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of delinquent accounts, prioritizing outreach based on risk, balance, and aging
Determine suitability of extending work-out plans for programs experiencing financial hardship pertaining to business cash flow. Negotiate and structure repayment plans, settlements, and payment arrangements within approved authority limits
Serve as an escalation point for complex, high-value, or sensitive collections cases
Gather documentation and perform more complex research, financial analysis, and evaluating risk to mitigate losses.
Track and report on key collections metrics & trends
Ensure all collections activity complies with FDCPA, state/federal regulations, and internal policies
Partner with Finance and Legal on pre-charge-offs, write-offs, and refer for legal or third-party placements, following established policies and procedures
Mentor and train junior collections staff on best practices, negotiation techniques, and compliance requirements
Identify trends in delinquency and recommend process or policy improvements to reduce future risk
Maintain accurate, detailed account notes and documentation in the collections/CRM system
Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales to resolve root causes of recurring payment issues
Prepare and present regular reporting on portfolio performance to management
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of collections experience, including experience with complex, high-balance, or high-risk accounts
Strong working knowledge of FDCPA and other applicable collections regulations
Proven negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
Experience with collections software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to effectively track, as well as interpret account and portfolio data
High attention to detail and comfort working with sensitive financial information
Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume caseload
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with collections CRM, ACH banking, and against performance targets.
Experience with skip tracing, bankruptcy accounts, or third-party collections agencies
Prior experience mentoring, informally leading & supporting a team, or working as a subject matter expert
Bilingual communication skills a plus.
Key Skills
Negotiation and persuasion
Regulatory and compliance knowledge
Analytical and data-driven decision-making
Emotional intelligence and de-escalation
Attention to detail and accuracy
Cross-functional collaboration
Benefits of working at Fora Financial
Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
401(k) plan with company match.
Life insurance at no cost to employees.
Generous time off plan, including rollover vacation days.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Commuter benefits.
Hybrid working model.
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