Credit Analyst - Experienced Professional

GreatAmerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. Do you want to be challenged every day? Do you want a career that allows you to develop professionally? Do you want to be part of a team and a growing and dynamic company? We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to our Team as a Credit Analyst! Credit underwriting is an exciting and challenging career that allows you to research and analyze businesses across a variety of situations and industries. Being a credit analyst provides continuous learning that equips team members with the skills and knowledge to grow, both individually and as part of a team, and support career advancement. About this position: We are looking to add an early talent or experienced Credit Analyst to our team. The Credit Analyst role is responsible for underwriting commercial credit applications supporting our vendor partners selling equipment and other solutions into numerous markets across the United States. The individual in this role will assess creditworthiness through research utilizing sources of business and personal credit, publicly available information, general industry analysis and financial statements as applicable to make independent decisions to extend credit based upon their evaluation. Our typical credit analyst will process multiple credit applications each day. The role provides a broad foundation for risk management within GreatAmerica, supporting career advancement. Our best credit analysts are eager to learn, self-starters and excel at thinking on their feet while making prudent decisions.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Demonstrated interpersonal skills are a must as GreatAmerica takes pride in providing an excellent customer experience during every interaction.
Excellent analytical ability, enjoy making independent decisions, and the ability to process information quickly
Understanding of financial statements is a plus
2-5 years of experience in commercial lending preferred for the Credit Analyst (Experienced Professional)

Responsibilities

Perform direct and thorough investigation and obtain relevant credit information to formulate credit decisions, providing written analysis and justification for the decision
Review and analyze financial statements as applicable
Monitor changing economic and/or industry conditions and adjust underwriting appropriately
Communicate decisions or requests for additional information directly to vendor or applicant
Evaluate and approve new vendor and manufacturer partners and programs, monitor ongoing performance, and interface with sales regarding operational statistics

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
401(k) and Company Match
Annual Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
Gym Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Networking Opportunities
Leadership Development Opportunities
Paid Parking
Service Awards
Hybrid work arrangements
Business casual environment
A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you !