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RICHA JOSHI

Auckland,Avondale

Summary

Experienced Loan Officer adept at assessing customer needs, and guiding customers through loan process. Handles complex financial transactions using in-depth knowledge of loan products, services and lending regulations. Develops strong customer relationships by providing excellent service. Demonstrating strong Interpersonal skills and exceptional service throughout the loan application process.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Loan Lending Consultant

Finance Now Ltd.
11.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for the collection of relevant information for new customers, analysis and preparation of lending applications within credit policy and procedures and where applicant meets criteria package a loan offer that will meet their financial needs.
  • Responsible for lending within credit policy and procedures to ensure compliance quality and containment of risk.
  • Assist brokers with completing loan applications and other paperwork.
  • Utilises problem-solving skills to rectify situations where the customer’s loans require adjustment example a loan rewrite.
  • Responsible for all inbound calls within the service standard requirement to assist brokers with completing customer's applications.
  • Ensures compliance with all legislation, regulations and company policies including but not limited to the Financial Advisers Act 2008, the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003, and the Privacy Act 1993

Accounts Manager

Latitude Financial Services
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Assess each Personal loan application in line with CCCFA and making decisions depending on each customer’s financial situation. Processing Gem and Kiwibank Personal Loan Application.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Conduct Credit checks for each applicant and identifying credit inquiries, credit profile and credit issues.
  • Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Work on end-to-end process right from first point of contact with customer till settlement of the loans.
  • Aiming on One call Resolutions

Collections Officer

Milton Graham
08.2017 - 10.2019

• Assisted debtors in setting up payment plans to recover overdue balances.

• Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged those in violation.

• Advised customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.

• Verified and reviewed customer account information.

• Located and monitored overdue accounts by using automated systems.

• Used skip tracing tools to locate clients.

• Maintained high volume of calls to meet demands of busy group

• Handled 80 to 100 outbound and inbound calls daily with goal of collecting owed debt

Collections Specialist

Vodafone
01.2007 - 10.2019
  • Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged those in violation.
  • Counselled debtors on payment options and arranged instalment agreements.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
  • Negotiated to collect in full.
  • Processed payments and contracts on accounts.
  • Recorded all information regarding financial status of customers. Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.
  • Worked in call centre environment handling manual and automatically dialled outbound calls. Maintained high volume of calls to meet demands of busy group. Delivered exceptional customer service on all calls while maintaining calm and professional demeanour in challenging circumstances.
  • Handled 50 outbound and inbound calls daily with goal of collecting owed debt

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration -

Auckland Institute of Studies, St. Helens
Auckland
09.2016

Bachelor of Law - Law

Maharaja Sayajirao UniversityVadodara
04.2014

Masters of Commerce -

Maharaja Sayajirao University
Vadodara, Gujarat
04.2011

Bachelor of Commerce -

Maharaja Sayajirao University
Vadodara, Gujarat
03.2009

Skills

Self-motivated and the ability to act autonomously and take the initiative

Record of achieving targets and objectives

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Passionate about customer service and sales

Good negotiation and selling skills

Proven organisational and time management skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Creative and motivated problem solver

Results orientated with high personal and professional standards

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Personal Loan Lending Consultant

Finance Now Ltd.
11.2022 - Current

Accounts Manager

Latitude Financial Services
07.2021 - 11.2022

Collections Officer

Milton Graham
08.2017 - 10.2019

Collections Specialist

Vodafone
01.2007 - 10.2019

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration -

Auckland Institute of Studies, St. Helens

Bachelor of Law - Law

Maharaja Sayajirao UniversityVadodara

Masters of Commerce -

Maharaja Sayajirao University

Bachelor of Commerce -

Maharaja Sayajirao University
RICHA JOSHI