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Collections Executive - German Speaking

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Collections Executive - German Speaking
Department
Collections & Recoveries
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
London
Description
YouLend is looking for a results-orientated Collections Executive with native or near-native German fluency to join our multi-geo Collections and Recoveries team. In this role, the candidate will be the primary point of contact for our German portfolio as well as servicing the UK sector. They will ensure timely payments whilst maintaining positive and professional relationships that YouLend is renowned for.
Key Responsibilities
- Collections and recoveries understanding (customer contact strategy awareness/account management experience)
- Provide first-class service relating to the resolution of any non/under-paying merchant
- Case management of high value accounts in arrears across varying and unique circumstances
- Handle inbound and outbound telephone calls and create ad hoc letter and email content with high levels of care, awareness, and accuracy
- Build positive relationships with our merchants to validate their circumstances and resolve with a positive outcome for both YouLend and the merchant
- Negotiate, implement, and execute positive solutions with merchants' circumstances in mind, while balancing the best interests of the business
- Data input - accurately inputting data across multiple systems
- Experience within the finance industry is advantageous
- YouLend is very team-oriented - being a team player is necessary
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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential Skills:
- Strong communication skills in German and English - both written and verbal
- Active listening
- Persuasive and negotiation
- Technical and analytical skills
- Data accuracy
- Conflict resolution
- Financial literacy
Desirable Skills:
- Previous collections, account management, or customer management experience
- Bilingual speaker (French, Dutch, Spanish) as well as native German
Job Benefits
Why Join YouLend?
- Award-Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the “Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025” by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace.
- Award-Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a “Top 250 Fintech Worldwide” company by CNBC.
- It’s Just Getting Fun: We have developed powerful solutions, won some significant partnerships, and are growing at a rapid pace.
- But the Global Opportunity is Still Massive: YouLend is a raw organisation where we are only just getting started.
- Lots of Upsides:
- High-growth (>100% growth during 2022 and 2023), so clear outlook to compensation (bonus or share option appreciation) and career growth (through growth with business).
- Well-capitalised with supportive private equity backing.
- Part of Banking Circle Group with a fully licensed Luxembourg bank, which can provide a balance sheet and support European expansion in otherwise complex regulated markets.
- Motivating Work Environment:
- A high-quality team that pushes each other to succeed through direct feedback and aligned incentives.
- Strong and transparent team culture, we have each other’s backs.
- Independent work environment where results matter.
- Data-driven culture and emphasis on speed (anti-red tape).


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Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Private Medical insurance via Vitality and Dental Insurance with BUPA
- EAP with Health Assured
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London
- Free Gym in office building in Holborn
- Subsidised Lunch via Feedr
- Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office
- Monthly in office Masseuse
- Team and Company Socials
- Football Power League / Paddle and Yoga Club
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