Asset Recovery Specialist - Uganda
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Asset Recovery Specialist to support the recovery of financed electronic devices (such as smartphones,) from delinquent or defaulted customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in collections or asset recovery, with experience in consumer device financing, repossession logistics, and customer negotiation. The role involves tracking delinquent accounts, initiating recovery efforts, coordinating with third-party agents, and ensuring compliance with legal and internal recovery procedures.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage a portfolio of delinquent accounts to identify opportunities for device
recovery. - Contact customers via phone, email, SMS, or app notifications to negotiate device returns,
settlements, or repayment arrangements. - Coordinate voluntary return logistics, including prepaid shipping labels, courier pickups, or
drop-off points. - Work with third-party partners such as logistics companies, device refurbishes, or skip tracing agents to locate and retrieve assets. Investigate cases of non-returned, lost, stolen, or fraudulently financed devices.
- Use internal systems to track device status, IMEI numbers, and geolocation (if applicable).
- Ensure all interactions comply with consumer protection laws, privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR,
CCPA), and company policies. - Document all recovery actions and maintain detailed case records in CRM or recovery
platforms. - Analyze trends in non-recovery and provide feedback to improve underwriting, fraud detection,
and customer support processes. - Collaborate with legal and compliance teams when escalation or legal proceedings are
necessary.
Education and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in collections, asset recovery, telecom, or device financing industries.
- Experience working with digital tools and CRM systems such as Salesforce, Zendesk, or recovery-specific platforms.
Characteristics
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Knowledge of mobile device lifecycle, IMEI tracking, and reverse logistics is a strong
advantage. - Ability to work independently and handle high-volume portfolios.
- Familiarity with data privacy and consumer protection regulations.
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