Director of Collections - Downeast Credit Union

Company: D. Hilton Associates, Inc.
Location: Calais
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Position SummaryDowneast Credit Union has an excellent opportunity--for a detail-oriented financial executive to join their team as Director of Collections. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Lending & Branch Operations, this individual will direct and coordinate the Collection and Loss Prevention functions of the credit union. Responsibilities include ensuring that adequate processes are in place to preserve the credit union's assets by controlling delinquent accounts, collecting delinquent loan payments, and the recovery of collateral, as necessary. Overseeing the daily operations of the collections department, this position will remain current of federal and state laws and collaborate with the senior executive team in determining credit risk. A Bachelor's degree preferred; or 5-7 years experience in overseeing all aspects of collections. Company ProfileDowneast Credit Union (DECU) was chartered in 1941 as the St. Croix Federal Credit Union and was operated by the employees of St. Croix Pulp and Paper Company. As they grew throughout the state, the credit union converted to a state-chartered credit union, adopting a new name, Downeast Credit Union. Today, DECU has grown to over $222 million in assets and serves over 20,000 members from eight locations. Downeast Credit Union offers a complete line of financial services such as consumer and real estate loans; personal lines of credit, credit cards, checking and savings accounts, and a full suite of online and mobile banking services. DECU prides itself on its unwavering commitment to promoting the "People Helping People" credit union philosophy and culture. They were named in 2020 as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine companies. To learn more, visit https://www.downeastcu.com/. Community ProfileCalais, Maine, is a quaint town, nestled beside the St. Croix River. This picturesque town sits on the border between Maine and Canada. Calais' rich in history offers a rural small town feeling with an abundance of adventure for all ages. Take a stroll through the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge or along the banks of the beautiful Pocomoonshine Lake, where you can also enjoy activities like kayaking, fishing, and canoeing. Visit the Wabanaki Cultural Center to learn about the town's history or stop by Main Street for shopping and a wide variety of local, family-owned restaurants. Full of history, culture, nature, and offering numerous events throughout the year such as an annual Easter Egg Hunt, Music on the Green, Octoberfest, Halloween Party, Christmas Parade, and more. Calais is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.CompensationAn excellent competitive compensation will be offered to the selected candidate.Application ProcedureTo submit your confidential application and learn more about the positions represented by D. Hilton Associates, please visit us at www.dhilton.com and click on Find a Career.?You may recommend others for candidacy by contacting Sarah Hilton, Vice President at (800) 367-0433 extension 133 or Sarah@dhilton.com.

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