Head: Home Loans Collections

Executive Placements · Kensington

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A leading financial institution is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to take on the role of Head: Home Loans Collections within the Personal & Private Banking segment. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving recovery strategies, enhancing collections performance, and protecting the banks secured lending portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement strategies to recover and rehabilitate distressed secured assets (immovable, tangible, intangible) linked to doubtful debts
  • Lead and guide the Home Loans Collections team, ensuring alignment with best practice, governance, and risk frameworks
  • Oversee the full collections lifecycle, including foreclosure management , litigation strategies, and rehabilitation
  • Drive collections target achievement while managing risk exposure and client outcomes
  • Ensure robust compliance with legal and regulatory standards across all collection processes
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Credit, Legal, Risk, and Client Experience teams
  • Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to optimize recovery efforts

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • A seasoned leader with a strong background in collections, credit risk, and recovery
  • Proven experience in leading teams and designing credit collections strategies
  • Deep understanding of secured lending, portfolio analysis, and foreclosure processes
  • Solid grasp of relevant legal, compliance, and governance frameworks
  • Strong decision-making, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in Credit Risk, Collections, or Recovery, including functional leadership
  • Certification in Risk Management (CRM) or equivalent is advantageous
  • Experience in banking, home loans collections, and distressed asset recovery
  • Familiarity with quantitative analysis, risk reporting, and workflow management

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Decision Making • Legal & Regulatory Compliance • Risk Awareness & Portfolio Management • Collections and Foreclosure Oversight • People Leadership & Performance Management • Communication, Influence & Resilience ð??© Looking to make a strategic impact in secured lending collections? Apply now or connect for a confidential discussion.

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