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Recoveries Agents

Absa Bank Kenya

KenyaEntry level · Not statedCloses Thursday, 31 December 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 12 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Absa Bank Kenya is hiring Recoveries Agents to work within the Personal and Local Business Segments. The role involves managing loan and credit card accounts to recover overdue payments. This position suits entry-level candidates with good communication and negotiation skills.

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What you will do

  • Make daily calls to customers to meet productivity targets and negotiate repayment plans.
  • Use collection scripts and tools to verify client identity and secure promises to pay or repayment agreements.
  • Monitor assigned accounts daily and take actions to keep them within agreed limits.
  • Recommend accounts for forbearance within set guidelines when appropriate.
  • Communicate with customers to ensure accounts are managed properly and escalate unresolved cases to the team leader.
  • Refer customer complaints to the Customer Service team and resolve issues where possible to maintain customer retention.
  • Work with the business network to find alternative solutions and participate in team activities to meet collection targets.

Requirements

  • University degree or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Prior experience dealing with customers.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for handling various situations.
  • Good knowledge of lending and credit risk assessment principles.
  • Computer literacy with ability to learn new software quickly.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Some knowledge of the bank's lending principles, credit policies, and retail products.
  • FETC in Business, Commerce and Management Studies is required.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before Thursday, 31 December 2026.

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