Dealer Services Analyst (P- TN)

Ford • Nashville, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Credit is seeking to hire Dealer Service Analysts (Loan Officers) in our auto-lending department. Dealer Service Analysts analyze, investigate, and decision loan applications for the contiguous United States. Daily work includes call handling and loan application collaboration with Ford dealers and Lincoln retailers. Ford Credit is a solely owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, a leader in the automotive industry. Ford Credit is the financial services division of Ford Motor Company, offering automotive financing and leasing options for both new and used vehicles, commercial financing, and lines of credit to dealerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Business Administration or related business degree.
• Basic understanding of consumer and/or commercial credit, financial analysis, sales, collections, caring for customers, and relationship management.
• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to utilize core applications within the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, while maintaining high level of organization and time management.
• Analytical and quick decision-making skills, independently identifying and implementing solutions to problems and overcoming challenges.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly adapt communication style and approach, as appropriate.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule Monday-Friday, which includes some evenings, holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• Ability/willingness to travel as needed – generally no more than one to two weeks per year.
• Applicants need to be willing to fulfill employment obligations in a hybrid work environment, that includes working from home. When working from home, employees need reliable, high-speed internet connectivity and a quiet space with minimal distractions or interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• 3+ years of experience in consumer and/or commercial credit, financial analysis, sales, collections, caring for customers, and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and make decisions on automotive loan applications submitted to Ford Credit.
• Understand divisional financing plans, programs, and requirements and practice steadfast adherence to policy and procedure.
• Analyze applications to determine investigation needs, including for potential fraud or misrepresentation.
• Promote the value of Ford Motor Company and Ford Credit products and services.
• Leverage relationships to effectively maintain consistent decisioning standards based on consumer/commercial credit indicators and key business metrics.
• Maintain a sales and relationship mindset to ensure high levels of dealer and customer satisfaction – drive Dealer Satisfaction and Net Promoter Score (NPS) initiatives.
• Support diversity initiatives by understanding, respecting, and valuing the differences that define employees as unique individuals.
• Show team spirit by respecting the needs of others, offering to help, and having flexibility by joining in team efforts to work during our busiest times (holidays and sales events).
• Welcome positive coaching and learning opportunities to improve your skills.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level