Collections Executive - Dutch Speaking

About Us YouLend is a rapidly growing FinTech that is the preferred embedded financing platform for many of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms, tech companies, and Payment Service Providers. Our software platform enables our partners to extend their value proposition by offering flexible financing products in their own branding, to their merchant base, without capital at risk. We are owned by the leading Private Equity company, EQT, and have grown +100% year-on-year since 2020. We are headquartered in London, UK, but are also present in several European countries as well as the United States where we service our partners, including eBay, Amazon, Just Eat, Shopify, and Stripe. The Role Youlend is looking for a results orientated Collections Executive with native or near native Dutch fluency to join our multi-geo Collections and Recoveries team. In this role, the candidate will be the primary point of contact for our Netherlands and Belgium based portfolio as well as servicing the UK sector. They will ensure timely payments whilst maintaining positive and professional relationships that YouLend is renowned for. Key Responsibilities Collections and recoveries understanding (customer contact strategy awareness) Provide first-class service relating to the resolution of any non/under-paying merchant Case management of high value accounts in arrears across varying and unique circumstances Handle inbound and outbound telephone calls and create ad hoc letter and email content with high levels of care, awareness and accuracy Build positive relationships with our merchants to validate their circumstances and resolve with a positive outcome for both YouLend and the merchant Negotiate, implement and execute positive solutions with merchants' circumstances in mind, while balancing the best interests of the business Strong communication skills, accuracy and confidence The ability to deal with a variety of challenges, innovate and think on your feet Business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit with real enthusiasm for helping SMEs Data input - accurately inputting data across multiple systems Experience within the finance industry is advantageous Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential Skills: Strong communication skills in Dutch and English - both written and verbal Active listening Persuasive and negotiation Technical and analytical skills Data accuracy Conflict resolution Financial literacy Desirable Skills: Previous collections experience Bilingual speaker (French, German, Spanish) as well as native Dutch Benefits Why join YouLend? Award-Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the “Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025” by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace. Award-Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a “Top 250 Fintech Worldwide” company by CNBC. It’s just getting fun: We have developed powerful solutions, won some significant partnerships, and are growing at a rapid pace. But the global opportunity is still massive, and YouLend is a raw organisation where we are only just getting started. Lots of upsides: High-growth (>100% growth during 2022 and 2023), so clear outlook to compensation (bonus or share option appreciation) and career growth (through growth with business). Well-capitalised with supportive private equity backing. Part of Banking Circle Group with a fully licensed Luxembourg bank, which can provide a balance sheet and support European expansion in otherwise complex regulated markets. Motivating work environment: A high-quality team that pushes each other to succeed through direct feedback and aligned incentives. Strong and transparent team culture, we have each other’s backs. Independent work environment where results matter. Data-driven culture and emphasis on speed (anti-red tape). We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Stock Options Private Medical insurance via Vitality and Dental Insurance with BUPA EAP with Health Assured Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London Free Gym in office building in Holborn Subsidised Lunch via Feedr Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office Monthly in office Masseuse Team and Company Socials Football Power League / Paddle and Yoga Club At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.