Head of Collections & Asset Recovery / Russian Speaker

Whizz
Whizz

Poland

USD 5k+ / month

Posted on Aug 26, 2026
We're looking for an experienced Head of Collections & Asset Recovery to lead our collections function and own performance across delinquent accounts, debt recovery and equipment repossession.

This role requires strong hands-on expertise in B2C collections and a deep understanding of how to manage delinquency from early-stage intervention through hard collections and asset recovery.

Responsibilities

  • Own the overall collections and recovery strategy and performance of the department
  • Manage and develop the collections team, set targets, distribute workload and ensure consistent execution
  • Own key KPIs including collection rate, delinquency levels and asset recovery
  • Build and continuously improve strategies for soft and hard collections
  • Define customer segmentation, contact cadence, escalation rules, payment plans and settlement policies
  • Review delinquent portfolios, prioritize high-risk cases and identify opportunities to improve recoveries
  • Manage equipment repossession and asset recovery, including internal processes and external partners
  • Manage relationships with third-party collection agencies and other recovery providers
  • Work closely with Operations, Customer Support, Analytics, and Marketing teams to implement changes

Requirements

  • 5+ years of B2C collections / debt recovery experience, preferably in the United States, including significant experience managing delinquent customers
  • 3+ years in a collections leadership role with responsibility for a team and portfolio performance
  • Strong knowledge of soft collections, hard collections, settlements, payment plans, escalation and recovery strategies
  • Experience managing large delinquent portfolios using segmentation and data-driven prioritization
  • Strong understanding of collections KPIs and ability to identify the drivers behind changes in recovery performance
  • Experience with asset recovery or repossession is a major advantage
  • Experience working with third-party collection agencies, legal escalation or fraud/theft cases is a strong advantage
  • Strong analytical, leadership and decision-making skills
  • Fluent English (C1+)
  • Russian language proficiency is a plus
  • Availability during US Eastern Time business hours

Benefits

  • Join New York's largest e-bike rental company, a fast-growing startup that has raised $20M+ in funding
  • Own an entire business-critical function with direct impact on profitability and loss reduction
  • Work closely with founders and senior leadership
  • Significant autonomy to build and improve collections strategy, processes and team performance
  • Fully remote, full-time role
  • Base salary from $5,000/month + performance bonus