Loan Recovery Agent at Renda Limited
Confidential
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Loan Recovery Agent
About the Role
We are seeking a diligent and result-oriented Loan Recovery Agent to support the timely repayment of loans, enforce agreed repayment terms, and aid recovery efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, persistence, a commitment to maintaining professionalism while driving results, and field recovery experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage directly with loan beneficiaries to recover outstanding loan repayments in the field
- Educate beneficiaries on repayment terms, timelines, and the implications of default
- Negotiate and document revised payment plans where necessary
- Maintain accurate logs of repayment efforts and report daily activities
- Escalate unresolved or high-risk accounts following internal recovery protocols
- Collaborate with the finance, risk, and VAS teams to reconcile account statuses
- Ensure all recovery efforts comply with company policies and regulatory standards
Key Performance Indicators
- Loan recovery rate (%)
- Repayment promise-to-actual conversion rate
- Number of successful recoveries per period
- Accuracy and timeliness of recovery reports
- Compliance with escalation and documentation procedures
Required Qualifications & Experience
- HND qualification
- 2–3 years of experience in loan collection and debt recovery
- Strong field collections and recovery experience
- Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and persistence
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple accounts, and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with basic reporting tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Excel)
- Fluency in English (local language proficiency is an added advantage)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in Fintech