Assistant Collections Manager

Hello Aspirants, At Finnable we like to keep it uncomplicated, exciting and fast – well, that’s our brand promise to our customers. We want to give them loans in under 3 minutes – UNCOMPLICATED AND FAST! So who are we? We are a fintech start-up. We are three founders and onto our 2nd innings. All three of us are ex-bankers.

Nitin and Viraj are successful entrepreneurs. Their previous start-up was a cool analytics company, where they built the most innovative analytics products and hired the best brains. Amit is a seasoned banker with over 21 years of global retail banking experience. During this tenure with Standard Chartered, he held key positions like Country Head of Risk, Country Head of Retail Banking, and Head of Digital Banking for ASEAN and South Asia.

So here we are – building our next venture with even brighter brains this time. Our vision is to revolutionize the lending industry in India. We want to make easy and fast credit available to all salaried employees with the click of a few buttons. Our philosophy is simple - get the best team, and everybody gives their best shot at work to make Finnable succeed.

About the role

This role will be responsible for managing on-ground collections operations, driving execution efficiency, and ensuring adherence to processes and compliance standards. This role requires close supervision of field teams, strong operational control, and the ability to manage daily collections activities effectively.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collections Operations & Bucket Management Manage and control bucket flow cases with a strong focus on non-starter accounts. Monitor daily collections activities and ensure timely resolution of assigned cases. Drive consistent follow-ups to improve recovery rates and reduce delinquency.
2. Field Force Management (Feet-on-Street) Ensure adequate availability of field collection executives across areas, buckets, and customer segments. Allocate cases effectively to maximize coverage and productivity. Conduct regular field reviews and monitor on-ground execution.
3. Performance Monitoring & Productivity Define productivity parameters for collection executives and monitor performance against targets. Conduct daily reviews with team members to track progress and address gaps. Continuously evaluate performance and take corrective actions where required.
4. Compliance & Process Adherence Ensure all activities comply with legal guidelines, internal policies, and audit requirements. Maintain proper documentation and ensure timely updates on systems (e.g., Fincollect App). Address audit queries and ensure closure within defined timelines.
5. Team Hiring, Training & Development Support hiring by conducting background and reference checks for collection executives. Identify training needs and facilitate skill development programs. Provide ongoing guidance and support to improve team effectiveness.
6. Issue Resolution & Support Assist collection officers in handling escalations, including legal or police-related issues. Act as the first point of contact for operational challenges faced by field teams. Ensure quick resolution of issues to avoid delays in collections. Key Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of field collections operations Ability to manage and monitor on-ground teams effectively Good knowledge of compliance and audit requirements Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Effective communication and team handling abilities Preferred Experience 1–3 years of experience in Collections or Field Operations within NBFCs, Banks, or Fintech organizations Experience in managing field teams/collection executives preferred Intermediate + DRA / Graduate in any discipline