Faran Taher
About Faran Taher
Faran Taher is the Director of Legal Collections at Oportun, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in collections and operations, having previously worked in various managerial roles at companies such as Progressive Leasing, Auto Finance USA, and Chase.
Current Role at Oportun
Faran Taher serves as the Director of Legal Collections at Oportun. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's legal strategies and collection processes. His role involves overseeing legal collections and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Previous Experience in Legal and Collections Management
Prior to his current role, Faran Taher worked in various capacities in the collections and finance sectors. He was the Senior Director of Customer Payment Assistance at Progressive Leasing from 2015 to 2017. Before that, he served as the Director of Operations at Auto Finance USA for one year in 2014. His experience also includes a position as Manager of Collections at NCO Financial Systems from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Academic Background
Faran Taher studied at California State University, Northridge. His academic background has provided him with a foundation in the principles of business and finance, which he has applied throughout his career in collections and legal management.
Career Progression in Collections and Finance
Faran Taher's career in collections and finance spans several key roles. He worked as a Senior Manager of Collections at Westlake Financial Services from 2013 to 2014 and as a Senior Manager of Default Underwriting at Chase from 2010 to 2011. His diverse experience in these roles has equipped him with extensive knowledge of collections processes and customer management.