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B2B Debt Collector

Sydney, NSW, AustraliaPosted 6 days ago
Full-timehybridEntry Level

Job Description

MISSION :

As we expand our Debt Collection capabilities across Australia and New Zealand, we are building a high-performance team to deliver commercial recovery outcomes supported by world-class risk data and underwriting expertise. The B2B Debt Collector plays a critical role in Coface’s collections offering in ANZ. You will get the opportunity to manage a portfolio of domestic receivables, delivering strong recovery outcomes for our clients.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commercial Debt Recovery

  • Manage a portfolio of B2B debt collection cases across ANZ
  • Drive recovery through negotiation, structured follow-ups, and escalation strategies
  • Engage with debtors to secure payment, negotiate settlements, and agree payment plans
  • Assess debtor financial position and recommend appropriate recovery pathways
  • Work with internal and external partners (legal firms, global Coface network) for escalations
  • Maintain accurate case tracking and ensure maximum recovery rates

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients
  • Provide regular updates on recovery strategies, progress, and expected outcomes
  • Participate in some client meetings, reviews, and strategic discussions

Dispute Resolution & Negotiation

  • Manage commercial disputes (billing, contractual, service delivery)
  • Liaise with both creditor and debtor stakeholders to resolve disputes commercially
  • Apply strong negotiation skills to balance speed of recovery vs value maximisation
  • Communicate clearly with all stakeholders on risks, options, and recommended actions

Risk, Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand debt collection regulations
  • Adhere to Coface global compliance standards (KYC, fraud awareness, data protection)
  • Identify early warning signals of insolvency or financial distress
  • Prepare documentation and support legal escalation where necessary
  • Maintain high-quality, audit-ready case notes and reporting
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • Experience handling disputes and complex debtor conversations
  • Ability to manage multiple cases with strong prioritisation discipline
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Degree educated in Commerce, Laws or relevant subject

Ideal candidate:

  • Experience in B2B/commercial debt collection or credit management is preferred but not essential
  • Knowledge of insolvency processes and legal recovery frameworks
  • Familiarity with credit risk data / bureau insight
  • At least 1 year’s experience in a comparable role
  • Commercially driven with a strong recovery mindset
  • Professional, resilient, and results-oriented
  • Strong stakeholder engagement capability
  • High attention to detail and process discipline
  • Ability to operate in a scale-up / launch environment
  • Hybrid working model after the first month
  • Great place to work: central and modern office 
  • Opportunities to learn: budget every year for training, languages platform, e-learning platform, dedicated development program…
  • Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
B2B Debt Collector at Coface | Renata