Recoveries Account Executive

Funding Circle
London, United Kingdom
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with managing defaulted loan accounts and navigating complex borrower situations, this role suits those with a background in collections and a strong analytical mindset, working in a hybrid London-based environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in collections and a track record of achieving recovery targets
    — “Experience in consistently achieving targets, SLAs, and KPIs”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative team environment and value mutual support
    — “We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs”
  • Professionals who are comfortable with hybrid work and can manage in-office collaboration
    — “London (Hybrid) | 3 days in the office”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be able to work with third parties and legal advisors regularly
    — “Liaise with instructed third parties and professional advisors”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to use Generative AI to improve recovery workflows and productivity
    — “Able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI”
  • Showcase your empathy and customer service skills in recovery scenarios
    — “The ability to empathise with borrowers”
  • Demonstrate your experience in building sustainable repayment solutions for debtors
    — “Work with them to find sustainable repayment solutions”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • achieving repayment arrangements
  • building trust with borrowers
Typical background
collections or credit control experience

Skills & requirements

Required

CollectionsDebt RecoveryCustomer ServiceNegotiation

Preferred

AI Tools Usage

Stack & domain

CollectionsRecoveriesCredit ControlNegotiationInvestigatory SkillsAnalytical SkillsEmpathyCustomer ServiceProblem-solvingResourcefulnessProactivityFintechFinance

About the role

Original posting from Funding Circle via Ashby

WE’RE ON A MISSION TO BACK THE UK’S SMALL BUSINESSES LIKE NO ONE ELSE 🚀

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.

At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.

We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.

The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters!

[Read our Impact Report https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact] | [See our Trustpilot https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com]

THE ROLE ⚡

📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 3 days in the office | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits

You’ll be managing a portfolio of defaulted loan accounts, negotiating repayment arrangements to recover outstanding debt and achieve positive outcomes for Funding Circle’s Investors

  • Manage a portfolio of defaulted loan accounts, negotiating repayment arrangements to recover outstanding debt and achieve positive outcomes for Funding Circle’s investors
  • Build trust and rapport with borrowers and guarantors to understand their financial situations and work with them to find sustainable repayment solutions
  • Demonstrate strong investigatory and analytical skills to achieve maximum but cost-effective recoveries
  • Support with focused campaigns and initiatives to drive performance and investor returns
  • Liaise with instructed third parties and professional advisors, including solicitors, debt managers and insolvency practitioners
  • Work closely with our in-house Collections, Litigation & Business Support Teams in appropriately servicing the interests of Funding Circle’s customers

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 🌱

We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our team click. We’re a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day.

  • Proven experience in Collections, Recoveries, or Credit Control, demonstrating relevant skills and knowledge
  • Results-oriented and competitive: Experience in consistently achieving targets, SLAs, and KPIs while striving for continuous improvement
  • Organised with great attention to detail and the ability to use multiple systems concurrently in the workplace
  • The ability to empathise with borrowers and the commitment to assist them in solving issues through your first-class customer service skills
  • Highly self-motivated and resourceful, with a proven track record of working independently and finding effective solutions to complex problems
  • Able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI to streamline your daily tasks and improve your personal productivity
  • Confident using approved AI tools safely and effectively to enhance your output and find a better way of working

We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.

WHY JOIN US? 💜

We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!

Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:

  • Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
  • Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
  • Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
  • Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
  • Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.

We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.

READY TO JOIN A MISSION THAT MATTERS? WE’D LOVE TO CHAT!

Source: Funding Circle careers (Ashby)

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