Sr. Collections Operations Manager (In-House Contact Center)

Mexico
Plata is a digital financial services and technology company that aims to become the primary financial relationship of Mexican consumers and to reward their financial life through inclusion, simplicity, convenience, trust, and security.
 
Overview:

We are looking for a senior operations leader to take ownership of our in-house collections contact center. This role is critical to scaling operations, structuring efficient processes, driving team performance, and ensuring recovery goals are consistently met. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on leadership style, operational rigor, and a passion for developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
 
Responsibilities:Operational Leadership & Scaling
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the contact center, managing a large-scale team (+500 employees).
  • Scale collections operations efficiently while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and performance goals.
People Management & Development
  • Reports to the OPS Head of Collections
  • Lead, coach, and inspire supervisors, team leaders, and agents to deliver results and uphold high-performance standards.
  • Partner with Product, Risk, and Data Science to design motivating incentive programs that drive agent engagement and retention.
  • Build and implement clear career progression frameworks in coordination with HR OPS.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.
Process Optimization & Compliance
  • Standardize and document operational processes by role, ensuring clarity, consistency, and scalability.
  • Implement operational controls and enforce internal policies to maintain discipline and quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with financial sector regulations and internal guidelines.
KPI Monitoring & Data-Driven Improvements
  • Track and analyze key operational metrics such as contact rate, promise-to-pay rate, recovery, productivity, and compliance.
  • Leverage reporting tools, CRMs, and dashboards to make informed decisions and optimize performance.
  • Identify operational improvement opportunities and lead implementation initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Training, QA, HR, and IT teams to align on talent development, systems, and process enhancements.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in contact center operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (collections experience preferred).
  • Proven track record managing large teams (+500 FTEs) in high-volume environments.
  • Strong organizational and execution-oriented mindset, with process standardization experience.
  • Deep knowledge of contact center KPIs, operational management tools, CRMs, and reporting systems.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Advanced English

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