Collections Specialist (Past Due)

American Express is a well-established company with a strong culture of innovation and commitment to customer service. They are seeking a Collections Specialist to deliver exceptional customer service, negotiate payment solutions, and build relationships with customers to resolve overdue accounts. Responsibilities Deliver world-class customer service, whilst responding to Customers inquiries and problems Excellent negotiation, probing, influencing and resourcefulness skills Build meaningful relationships with our Customers by offering custom solutions, consultative assistance, and first contact resolution to negotiate a positive outcome for the Customer and American Express Make decisions based on risk assessment and the Customer profile Gain commitment from the customers to making payments on their overdue account and enabling them to spend on their American Express card Meet and exceed quality goals, compliance regulations and productivity targets Handling inbound and outbound calls from our consumer and small business card members Document necessary information Re-prioritize to adapt to the ever-changing environment Demonstrate personal excellence by remaining positive and resilient in difficult situations Able to demonstrate empathy whilst being assertive to achieve the required outcome Display a passion to serve by delivering outstanding service in every interaction with our customers The ability to work in a fast-paced environment as well as multitask and re-prioritize on a regular basis Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Assertiveness to handle difficult conversations Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail Outstanding organizational skills Bi-Lingual Spanish speaking a plus Navigate multiple systems and digital tools to service our customers Skills Deliver world-class customer service, whilst responding to Customers inquiries and problems Excellent negotiation, probing, influencing and resourcefulness skills Build meaningful relationships with our Customers by offering custom solutions, consultative assistance, and first contact resolution to negotiate a positive outcome for the Customer and American Express Make decisions based on risk assessment and the Customer profile Gain commitment from the customers to making payments on their overdue account and enabling them to spend on their American Express card Meet and exceed quality goals, compliance regulations and productivity targets Handling inbound and outbound calls from our consumer and small business card members Document necessary information Re-prioritize to adapt to the ever-changing environment Demonstrate personal excellence by remaining positive and resilient in difficult situations Able to demonstrate empathy whilst being assertive to achieve the required outcome Display a passion to serve by delivering outstanding service in every interaction with our customers The ability to work in a fast-paced environment as well as multitask and re-prioritize on a regular basis Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Assertiveness to handle difficult conversations Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail Outstanding organizational skills Bi-Lingual Spanish speaking a plus Navigate multiple systems and digital tools to service our customers Previous collections or outside agency experience preferred Benefits Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan Free financial coaching and financial well-being support Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program Career development and training opportunities Company Overview American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services. It was founded in 1850, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is