Collections & Skip Tracing Specialist Position Available In Erie, New York

Overview:

Are you a persistent problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy investigative work and thinking creatively to connect with people? If so, this role might be a great fit for you. As a Collections & Skip Tracing Specialist, you’ll be the last line of defense before accounts are charged off. You’ll work with a wide range of consumer loan products—including credit cards, auto loans, personal loans, overdraft lines, and even boats and RVs—to recover past-due balances. This isn’t just a customer service role; it’s a dynamic position that blends outbound calling, skip tracing, negotiation, and strategic thinking.

Primary Responsibilities:

Actively pursue repayment from customers in mid-to-late stages of delinquency (typically 90-150 days past due). Make outbound calls (targeting ~80 per day) to customers or other contacts to establish communication and negotiate repayment plans. Use skip tracing tools and investigative techniques to locate hard-to-reach customers. Think creatively to find new ways to connect with customers and resolve delinquent accounts before charge-off. Work across multiple loan types, including credit cards, auto loans, personal loans, overdrafts, and more. Collaborate with third parties, including attorneys, bankruptcy trustees, and external collection agencies when necessary. Stay flexible—some days will be call-heavy, others will focus more on skip tracing and research.

Scope of Responsibilities:

This position works under general supervision and has autonomy when performing skip-trace. In addition, this position does have the authority to waive late fees, within guidelines.

Education and Experience Required:

A combined minimum of 3 years’ higher education and/or work experience. At least 1 year experience in collections

Education and Experience Preferred:

Skip tracing experience highly preferred A creative, persistent, and resourceful mindset – you’re not afraid to try new approaches. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable using various software tools for research, documentation, and communication. Familiarity with loan products and collections processes. Knowledge of M&T Bank systems (a plus, but not required).

Scheduled Shift/Required Availability:

Monday-Friday:

8:00am-4:30pm (one day during the work week will be an evening shift from 12:30pm-9:00pm)

Saturdays:

One Saturday every two months is required (8:00am-12:30pm)

Working Model/Office Location:

This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days in office per week. Eligible candidates must live within commuting distance to one of our two offices below: 475 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville, NY 14068 499 Mitchell Road, Millsboro, DE 19966 M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $18.57 – $30.95 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location Getzville, New York, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at careersitesupport@mtb.com for assistance. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.