Credit Analyst

The Credit Analyst analyzes the long-term financial viability of potential clients by employing sophisticated financial analysis techniques and providing on-going portfolio analysis to monitor current client base. At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors: Discipline Drives Quality - Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems.

Job Description:

The Credit Analyst analyzes the long-term financial viability of potential clients by employing sophisticated financial analysis techniques and providing 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 Account Receivables Dept based on client collections issues and opportunities is 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 requests, 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 in business or finance field, in conjunction with formal commercial credit training
• Minimum 3 years of commercial credit analysis experience, preferably at a financial institution
• 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 Microsoft Office (Excel - Pivot Tables, Lookups)
• Salesforce experience is a plus

CORE VALUES

At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.

• Integrity - Always act with integrity and honesty.
• One Team - Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.
• Innovation - Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.
• Customer Success - Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.

CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors:

• Discipline Drives Quality - Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems. To produce quality outcomes, we must be intentional and deliberate in everything we do, from big bets to daily execution.