# Head of Collections at Obligo

- Company: Obligo
- What the company does: Obligo rids both landlords and renters from the burden of security deposits and makes the move-in process as simple as checking into a hotel. Backed by Purple Arch Ventures.
- Company website: https://myobligo.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: New York
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $160K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-15
- Apply by: 2026-11-29
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/obligo/jobs/6222255004?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/obligo-head-of-collections/

## About the role

As Head of Collections, you'll lead Obligo's collections function, combining hands-on collections expertise, people leadership, data, and technology to improve recovery performance while delivering a thoughtful renter experience. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of relevant experience in collections, customer operations, or a similar operational environment, including 3+ years managing a team
- Strong track record of data-led performance management—setting targets, identifying performance gaps and root causes, and turning insights into coaching and action
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working hands-on with dashboards, spreadsheets, BI tools, and operational data to make decisions and measure results
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes and team productivity, from identifying opportunities through implementation and measurement
- Experienced people manager who can set clear expectations, coach and develop employees, and address underperformance
- Meaningful collections expertise, including collection strategy, negotiation, escalations, and customer communication

Tags: Customer Support

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/obligo-head-of-collections/