Associate, Post Default Strategy & Execution

Job description

**When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.**

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey.

To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school.

To help them Start smart.

Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life.

They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique.

They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations.

We’re changing.

Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation.

To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter.

It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best.

Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional.

You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference.

For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something.

For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

**What You'll Contribute**

The Associate, Post Default Strategy and Execution will provide support to the senior team members in developing and implementing strategies, executing plans, and managing post-default processes.

**What You'll Do**

+ Assist in the development and implementation of post-default strategies to optimize recovery outcomes and minimize losses.
+ Support the execution of detailed plans for post-default activities, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy and organizational goals.
+ Assist in coordinating post-default processes and workflows to ensure smooth operations and adherence to established timelines.
+ Contribute to the preparation of reports and documentation that measure the effectiveness of post-default initiatives, including key performance indicators and progress tracking.
+ Collaborate closely with team members and cross-functional departments to gather information, share insights, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
+ Assist in coordinating with loan purchasers to facilitate seamless post-default operations and ensure positive service levels are met.

_The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role._

**What You Have**

Minimum education, skills and experience required.

+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
+ Familiarity with post-default processes, industry regulations, and compliance requirements.
+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
+ Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
+ Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting.

Preferred education, skills, and experience.

+ Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field.
+ 1-3 years of experience in default management, post-default operations, or a related field.

**The Americans with Disabilities Act**

_The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job.

A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function._

**Feeling your best helps you do your best:**

**Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).**

+ Competitive base salaries
+ Bonus incentives
+ Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
+ Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
+ Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
+ Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
+ Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
+ Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
+ Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
+ Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
+ Career development and training opportunities

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**Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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**Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9.

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.**
Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click https://https/www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants.

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Click https://https/www.salliemae.com/legal/pay-transparency-policy/ to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy.

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