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First Help Financial

Associate Skip Tracing

Needham, MA · Remote

$20.18/hr

Remote Anywhere within the USA. You Report To: Associate Manager, Skip Tracing. Your Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm EST. Your Compensation: $20.18/hour plus a bonus! Learn more about our ...

First Help Financial

Associate Skip Tracing

Needham, MA · On-site +1

$20.18/hr

Remote Anywhere within the USA. You Report To: Associate Manager, Skip Tracing. Your Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm EST. Your Compensation: $20.18/hour plus a bonus! Learn more about our ...

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How much do remote skip tracer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote skip tracer in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Skip Tracer vs Remote Debt Collector?

AspectRemote Skip TracerRemote Debt Collector
Required CredentialsBasic background check, sometimes private investigator licenseDebt collection certification, state licensing
Work EnvironmentOffice or remote, investigative settingRemote or in-office, customer service focus
Industry UsagePrivate investigation, legal, financialFinancial services, collections agencies
Search & Comparison IntentLocating individuals, investigative researchRecovering unpaid debts, contacting debtors

While both roles involve communication and research, a Remote Skip Tracer primarily locates individuals using investigative skills, whereas a Remote Debt Collector focuses on recovering unpaid debts through communication with debtors. The roles overlap in industry and work environment but differ in their core objectives and required credentials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Skip Tracer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Skip Tracer, you need strong investigative skills, attention to detail, and a background in collections, law enforcement, or a related field. Familiarity with databases, public records search tools, and skip tracing software such as TLOxp or LexisNexis is typically required. Persistence, critical thinking, and effective communication skills help professionals excel in locating individuals and gathering information. These competencies are vital for efficiently finding hard-to-locate people and supporting business goals such as debt recovery or legal compliance.

What is a Remote Skip Tracer?

A Remote Skip Tracer is a professional who locates individuals whose whereabouts are unknown, often for purposes such as debt collection, legal proceedings, or repossessions, while working from a remote location. They use online databases, public records, social media, and investigative techniques to track down people. Skip tracers do not typically work in person; instead, they rely on digital tools and communication to gather and verify information. The role requires strong research skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of privacy and legal regulations related to data gathering.

How does a Remote Skip Tracer typically collaborate with other departments or professionals during an investigation?

Remote Skip Tracers often work closely with collections teams, legal professionals, and sometimes private investigators to locate individuals or assets. Collaboration is typically conducted through virtual meetings, shared databases, and secure communication platforms to exchange findings and update case progress. Effective communication and timely reporting are essential, as your research directly informs next steps for recovery or legal action. Being proactive and responsive to requests from these teams is crucial for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various Remote Skip Tracer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 42% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 55% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,972 per year, or $19.7 per hour.
Associate Skip Tracing

Associate Skip Tracing

First Help Financial

Needham, MA • Remote

$20.18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

First Help Financial (FHF) is a fast-growing and culturally diverse company in the U.S. We provide auto loans to the underserved and care for our customers and partners with exceptional service. Through flexible financing options and tri-lingual support, we offer consumers an easier way to finance their first car. We lend to and support our portfolio which has consistently grown 30%+ each year over the last nine years.

Here you will find hard-working colleagues who come from over 20 countries. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism but also enjoy our work. Our culture and benefits are geared towards making you successful in life and comfortable at work.

Your Title: Associate, Skip Tracing.

Your Location: Remote Anywhere within the USA.

You Report To: Associate Manager, Skip Tracing.

Your Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm EST.

Your Compensation: $20.18/hour plus a bonus!

Learn more about our awesome Loss Mitigation team

First Help Financial, voted and certified as a “Great Place to Work” by our workforce for five years in a row, is adding a new partner to our Loss Mitigation department to accommodate our remarkable growth! The primary role of the Asset Associate is to successfully assign, track, and coordinate all approved repossessions. The Asset Associate will follow First Help Financials’ process for all repossession activities. A successful candidate will have moderate comprehension of repossessions and excellent communication skills. The primary objective of the position is recovery collateral efficiently to mitigate losses.

What you will do:

  • Identify the best-known address to locate the client’s collateral or customer.
  • Determine if the customer holds special status such as Bankruptcy, Active-Duty Military, and others.
  • Generate successful leads and contacts for Recovery Agents by utilizing all available sources.
  • Communicate frequently with Recovery Agents via phone, email, and recovery systems.
  • Confirm FHF’s Lien holder status of pursued collateral.
  • Review and analyze credit applications and in-house documents to help determine location.
  • Assign or Reassign repossession orders after validating correct address/place of employment or other helpful leads.
  • Use independent judgment and discretion to ensure compliance with all state and federal codes, regulations, and laws that pertain to the position.
  • Report on independently identified trends in recovery data to contribute to FHF’s proprietary underwriting model.
  • Places outbound follow up calls to vendors to verify requirements to recover.
  • Stay up to date on current state legislation involving impound requirements and notification guidelines.
  • Comply FHF compliance requests and requirements.
  • Ensure all information/leads provided are being acknowledged and followed up on.
  • Ensure confidentiality of the company’s operations, portfolio, customer information, and computer technology.
  • Some Administrative tasks will be required.
  • Additional duties as assigned by management.

What you bring:

  • Demonstrates historical career stability.
  • Banking or collections experience.
  • Mandatory minimum of 1+ years of recent Skip Tracing experience in auto recovery.
  • Bachelor's degree, preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience in auto finance field.

FHF Benefits:

  • Great Perks – We offer generous salaries, competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, Identity theft, paid parental leave and much more), paid vacation, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, social activities, monthly lunches, a robust employee recognition and talent development program to enhance your career with us.
  • Culture - We are believers in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. While we work hard and care deeply about our customers and partners, we want you to have room for your family, friends, and yourself.
  • Growth - Company growth provides unprecedented career growth. FHF’s extraordinary year over year growth in revenue and new markets provides opportunity for you to establish and develop your career growth. We engage each employee to build a career plan that benefits everyone and we have a proven record of investing in you.

Diversity and Inclusion:

FHF is committed to building a culture that respects and embraces all walks of life, inclusive of gender, race, culture, age, sexual orientation, and other identities. We will make accommodations when interviewing anyone with special needs.