CREDIT & RISK SPECIALIST
What we will achieve together:
The Credit and Risk Specialist will be responsible for maintaining a healthy credit portfolio and managing financial risk effectively. This individual will manage the credit risk of our company's customers to ensure a secure and profitable credit policy, as well as management of other insured products.
- Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers by analyzing financial statements, credit reports, and payment histories.
- Define risk levels, manage them daily and anticipate risks to advise proactively prior to customers being put on hold.
- Release systemic hold based on throughout analysis, investigation of risk, and credit guidelines.
- Validate the opening of new client’s accounts, establish credit limits and terms for customers based on risk assessment, financial analysis and credit policy.
- Monitor and review customer accounts to identify potential credit risks and delinquencies.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate credit risks and minimize bad debt losses.
- Collaborate with sales and finance teams to address credit-related issues and find solutions that align with business goals.
- Conduct regular credit reviews and propose adjustments to credit terms when necessary.
- Investigate and resolve customer disputes and payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Stay up to date on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to credit and risk management.
- Prepare reports and presentations on credit and risk performance for management review.
- Assist in the development of credit policies and procedures to improve overall credit management effectiveness.
- Maintain and update all tax-exempt certificates from customers to limit exposure.
- Analyze and assist in the resolution of litigious cases including in direct negotiation with the client.
- Stay on watch for regulatory developments and market trends.
- Perform analysis, reporting, and management of other insured products such as liability insurance, etc.
- Other AD-hoc tasks as requested by Manager.
Bring your competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in credit analysis, risk management, or financial analysis, preferably in a consumer goods environment.
- Knowledge of credit assessment techniques, financial statements analysis, and risk evaluation.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and problem-solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software applications.
- Solid understanding of US bankruptcy laws.
- SAP experience a plus.
You will receive a competitive salary that recognizes your expertise and contribution to the team. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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Groupe SEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see OFCCP Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
- If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HRUSA@groupeseb.com
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