The Credit Analyst will analyze the long-term financial viability of potential clients employing sophisticated financial analysis techniques and provide on-going portfolio analysis to monitor current client base. The position also requires the analyst to advance the sales department's understanding of each prospective client and existing clients' risk profile to increase efficiencies in sales development. Assisting the AR group based on client collections issues and opportunities is also expected.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Analyze prospective clients using fundamental financial analysis techniques, including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow measurements as well as industry factors and portfolio concentration issues
Review and make appropriate decisions on business credit applications which meet acceptable underwriting standards and are compliant with company guidelines
Gather necessary documentation, conduct thorough due diligence to determine the suitability of loan requests, and prepare a detailed credit report summarizing the financial analysis, collateral position, and overall risk assessment including a recommendation for approval or denial
Apply quantitative concepts and processes in a judgmental environment to accurately assess risk and balance with expected profitability to the Company
Communicate credit decisions to relevant partners and effectively negotiate to "win" desired applications
Perform ad-hoc data analysis and reporting
Establish scalable and efficient and automated processes for credit analysis and monitoring
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop financial reporting dashboards
Research, recommend approval/decline and monitor existing clients for additional exposure
Perform monthly, quarterly, annual credit reviews on existing clients based on the department's credit review procedures
Develop and foster relationships with the sales force
Maintain credit files and request, track and analyze required financial information
Other duties assigned to ensure overall departmental efficiency
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no leadership responsibilities
COMPETENCIES - SKILLS
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong oral - written communication skills, including the ability to interact with internal and external clients at multiple levels
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to meet deadlines, function under pressure and manage multiple tasks
Develop sufficient internal and external relationships that ensure volume objectives and credit quality
Strong organizational / time-management skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree preferred; accounting or finance; in conjunction with formal commercial credit training
3-5 years of commercial credit analysis experience, preferably at a financial institution
Financial statement analysis experience is required
Thorough knowledge of credit analysis and loan/lease documentation, and other facets of commercial credit, including knowledge of credit laws and regulations
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with relationship managers and other internal stakeholders to discuss credit assessments, provide insights, and collaborate on loan decisions
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Salesforce
Intermediate-Advanced skills in Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment: This position is in Des Plaines, IL (eventually Schaumburg)
Positions Type/Standard Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday; hybrid (3 days onsite)
Travel: No travel is expected for this position
DISCLAIMER
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Our Benefits
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Pay Range: $58,100-$81,400 The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.
EEO Statement
Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.
Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.