Senior Recoveries Officer
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Recoveries Officer to join a well-established financial services organisation with a strong customer-first focus.
This permanent opportunity sits within a high-performing Collections & Recoveries team and will see you managing a portfolio of complex and high-risk accounts across both retail and commercial lending products.
Offering a flexible hybrid working model (3 days in office per week), this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing commercial outcomes with customer care.
The Opportunity
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of impaired and high-risk lending accounts
- Negotiating and implementing suitable recovery solutions with customers
- Managing legal recovery processes and stakeholder relationships
- Working closely with solicitors, insolvency practitioners and external partners
- Assessing financial hardship requests and recommending appropriate outcomes
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation
- Handling escalated customer matters with professionalism and empathy
About You
To be successful, you will bring:
- Previous experience within mortgage recoveries or collections
- Strong understanding of retail lending and financial services legislation
- Experience managing complex customer scenarios and recovery strategies
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to balance compliance, commercial outcomes and customer experience
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
What’s on Offer
- Permanent position
- Hybrid working model – 3 days in office per week
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work within a reputable and growing financial services organisation
- Strong focus on career development and employee wellbeing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Ali Alpe on ali.alpe@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Focus: Operations
Industry: Banking
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Melbourne CBD
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 2MPNZ2-409185E0
Date posted: 28 May 2026
Consultant: Ali Alpe
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