Credit Officer I

First American Equipment Finance

$80K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field preferred; equivalent combinations considered.
  • Three to 10 years of experience underwriting commercial credit, especially complex borrowers and deals.
  • Strong analytical skills for financial statement interpretation and risk assessment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with persuasive credit presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines in a team environment.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with financial analysis tools, credit systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive underwriting of commercial credit requests, including financial statement analysis and risk rating assessments.
  • Prepare clear and concise credit recommendations outlining credit structure and risk considerations.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Operations to structure credit solutions balancing client needs with risk management.
  • Participate in due diligence activities, including industry research and borrower interviews.
  • Monitor existing credit relationships for early identification of potential credit issues.
  • Work cross-functionally with various internal teams to support efficient credit processing.
  • Contribute to improving underwriting standards and credit processes.

Benefits

  • Work in a flexible environment accommodating various experience levels, from Senior Analysts to seasoned Credit Officers.
  • Opportunity to be a part of an empowered team that values innovation and hard work.
  • Access to professional development and career progression options.
  • Involvement in diverse credit opportunities across various sectors.
Full Job Description

The Credit Officer plays a key role in evaluating, structuring, and underwriting commercial credit opportunities across a diverse portfolio. This positionis responsible forconducting detailed credit and financial analysis– including cash flow modeling, balance sheet evaluation, profitability assessment,liquidityand solvency analysis– and deliveringwellsupportedcredit recommendations.

Credit Officers partner closely withSales and Operations stakeholdersto ensure that credit requests arethoroughlyreviewed, properly documented, and aligned withinternalrisk appetite. This role supports the full credit lifecycle, frominitialstructuring through final approval, and contributes to ongoing portfoliomonitoringto maintain strong credit quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive underwritingofcommercial credit requestswith moderate to advanced complexity, including financial statement analysis, cash flowmodeling, collateral evaluation, and risk rating assessments.

  • Prepare clear, concise, andwell supportedcreditrecommendationsoutlining credit structure, risk considerations,andmitigants.

  • Collaborate withSales and Operations stakeholdersto structure credit solutions that balance client needs with prudent risk management.

  • Participate in due diligence activities, including industry research, borrower interviews, and review of legal and supporting documentation.

  • Monitor existing credit relationshipsfor early identification andescalation ofpotential credit issues to ensuretimelyresolution and protect portfolio quality.

  • Workcross functionallywith Operations, Sales,Financeand other internal teams to support efficient credit processing and ensure alignment throughout the approval workflow.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of underwriting standardsand guidelines, credit processes, and risk management practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor27s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

  • Three to 10years of experience underwriting commercial credit, including analysis ofincreasinglycomplex borrowers and deal structures,commensuratewith experience.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements, assess risk, and form sound creditrecommendation.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present credit conclusions clearly and persuasively.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.

  • Proficiencywith financial analysis tools, credit systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

The role is structured to accommodate a range of experience levelsfrom Senior Analystsprogressing in their careers to seasoned Credit Officers. Final title and compensation will reflect the candidate27s background andexpertise.

Compensation:The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $140,000.Eligible for annual performance bonus.

We are hiring a limited number of professionals with a can-do attitude, who enjoy camaraderie, believe in excellence, and have an action orientation. If you value being part of a highly empowered team and enjoy an environment that rewards innovation, hard work, and excellence2Dwe would love to talk to you.

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