French Speaking Buy Now Pay Later Collections Representative

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: As a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Collections Representative, your primary objective is to deliver exceptional service and support by taking problem-solving and customer service to new heights. In this role, you will provide guidance, payment options, and tailored solutions to PayPal customers who may be facing financial difficulties or vulnerability, ensuring the best possible outcome for each customer. Your Way to Impact: As a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Collections Representative, you will perform a range of collection duties including monitoring the status of aging and delinquent accounts, collecting on missed instalments, while building and maintaining a professional interaction with customers at all times by phone (and email/SMS). An Agent within Buy Now Pay Later Collections exhibits strong communication skills, excels at customer interaction, exhibits creativity and skill in delivering practical solutions, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. To join the team, we are seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who thrive in a busy, target-driven environment. As a Buy Now Pay Later Collections Representative, you will be passionate about delivering paramount customer service while continuously learning and improving. Our goal is to deal with our customers with empathy and understanding, meeting the unique needs of each customer, and striving for the best possible outcome. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: * Handle inbound calls to and from customers regarding their outstanding balances. * Utilize multiple communication channels, including phone, email, and chat, to contact customers, provide support and respond to customer inquiries efficiently. * Listen to customers' concerns and understand their financial situations to offer appropriate payment solutions. * Negotiate payment plans and arrangements that align with company policies, regulatory requirements, and customers' abilities to pay. * Maintain accurate and detailed records of customer interactions and payment agreements in the system * Provide exceptional customer service by demonstrating empathy, patience, and professionalism in all interactions, while meeting production and quality goals. * Stay informed about company policies, procedures, and industry regulations related to collections. * Proactively engage in self-development activities, that support your professional growth. including attending training sessions and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge in collections and customer service Expected Qualifications: * 1 year of relevant experience Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications: Fluent French Is Essential Location: Work From Home in Republic of Ireland Competencies: * Customer Focus * Drive for Right Customer Outcome * Attention to detail * Composure * Listening and Empathy * Functional/Technical Skills * Flexibility * Teamwork Job Requirements: * Fluency in French and English required for this role * Strong Customer focus - excel at customer interaction, exhibit creativity and skill in delivering practical solutions and thrive in a collaborative team environment. * Strong verbal (phone) communication skills: actively listen and speak clearly to customers. * Strong written (email) communication skills: use proper grammar and punctuation. * Strong working knowledge of external systems and PC based internet and software applications (The Internet, Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, and Excel) * Demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of customers in compliance with FCA guidelines and the consumer duty. * Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment which requires flexibility, especially around processes and shifts * Reliable High-Speed Internet: Ensure you have a stable and high-speed internet connection to support uninterrupted communication and work activities. * Secure and Private Workspace: Create a designated workspace that is free from distractions and provides a secure environment for handling sensitive customer information. Subsidiary: PayPal Travel Percent: 0 For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations. Our Benefits: At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you. We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com. Who We Are: Click Here to learn more about our culture and community. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com. Belonging at PayPal: Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.