IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

As a Collection & Recovery Support Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the financial well-being of both our members and BECU. Your work will help ensure critical collection and recovery processes run smoothly, accurately, and efficiently. By managing a variety of financial transactions and account activities, you'll contribute to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and positive member outcomes. Your attention to detail, sound judgment, and commitment to service will make a meaningful impact across multiple departments while helping protect the financial integrity of the Credit Union.

Note: This role is set up after full onsite training to be eligible based on performance a hybrid schedule requiring 3 days onsite at Tukwila, WA.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Support Compliance and Operational Excellence: Carry out all responsibilities in alignment with BECU Competencies, regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and information protection practices while helping maintain a secure and trusted environment.

• Manage Charge-Off Processing: Perform system maintenance and process transactions that transition accounts from active status to charge-off status, ensuring accurate documentation and administration when losses are incurred through write-offs.

• Process Account Closures: Complete the system updates and documentation required to facilitate involuntary closures of revolving and deposit accounts with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Facilitate Loan Modifications: Support loan modification activities related to Bankruptcy, Loss Management, or the Member Assistance Department by completing required system maintenance and documentation.

• Coordinate Debt Management Programs: Process requests and correspondence related to external debt management programs and ensure timely follow-up to support efficient case resolution.

• Balance and Reconcile Financial Records: Monitor, balance, and report applicable general ledger activity to Accounting to help maintain financial accuracy and integrity.

• Protect Sensitive Information: Handle member and employee information with professionalism, care, and a strong commitment to confidentiality.

• Provide Exceptional Service: Respond to internal and external inquiries promptly, professionally, and with a service-focused mindset.

• Build Positive Relationships: Maintain courteous and professional interactions with both internal partners and external customers, contributing to a positive experience for everyone you support.

• Investigate and Resolve Exceptions: Research exception transactions and out-of-balance conditions, identifying solutions and helping drive accurate account management.

• Manage Department Communications: Process incoming mail daily and monitor departmental email communications to support timely workflows and information management.

• Contribute Where Needed: Take on additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned, supporting team goals and departmental success.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• Meaningful Impact: Play an essential role in protecting the financial health of BECU while supporting solutions that positively affect members and the organization.
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in collections, recovery operations, lending products, bankruptcy processes, account servicing, and financial institution operations.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate with Accounting, Collections, Recovery, Loss Management, Member Assistance, and other business partners across the organization.
• Problem-Solving Opportunities: Apply analytical thinking and decision-making skills to resolve exceptions, balance accounts, and improve operational efficiency.
• Trust and Responsibility: Be entrusted with sensitive financial information and contribute to work that requires professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Stable, Mission-Driven Environment: Join a purpose-driven organization committed to serving members and supporting employee success.
• Skill Development: Strengthen your operational, communication, organization, compliance, and financial systems knowledge.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Career Advancement Potential: Build a strong foundation for future growth opportunities within collections, operations, risk management, and financial services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of operational experience at a Financial Institution required.
• Full time hours required, with additional hours as necessary.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with collections, insurance, lending products, bankruptcy, or garnishments preferred.
• Detail orientated, with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to make recommendations based on information obtained.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretionary judgment.
• Ability to work well under deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, while using discretion in decision making & sound judgment in problem solving.
• Verbal and written skills to effectively communicate and provide customer service.

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU?

This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to elevate your career, strengthen your skills, and shape your future while contributing to the operational excellence that supports BECU’s members every day. Your expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to service can help drive meaningful outcomes across the organization.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your talents to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, professional growth, and impactful contribution starts here.

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