Stellantis Financial Services (SFC) is the new captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.

Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience.

Position Summary:

The Small Business Credit Analyst I will be responsible for evaluating loan applications by analyzing commercial bureaus and consumer bureaus to assess creditworthiness of potential borrowers. Makes recommendations, issues approvals and declines credit requests in accordance with company credit risk policies, compliance guidelines, and profitability models. Will also ensure compliance with company lending policies, regulations, and industry standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review loan applications and conduct underwriting activities to assess risk, including analyzing commercial and consumer credit reports and other relevant data.
• Determine credit limits, terms, structure, and interest rates based on risk assessment and company lending policies and determine credit risk.
• Manages exceptions to published credit authority using judgment and experience to produce risk outcomes within company expectations.
• Communicates loan application outcomes to dealer via phone, email, or other appropriate means and follows-up to solicit business.
• Completes final disposition on credit applications or forwards to appropriate level of authority for final approval.
• Makes outbound and handles inbound calls to negotiate final terms of contracts with both our dealer customer and the DRM.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information for consumers, including, but not limited to, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year auto finance experience as a loan processor, funder, or relevant experience.

Education:

• High school diploma and or/GED.

Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of credit reports, credit risk assessment, and underwriting principles.
• Proficient in analyzing complex financial data and using financial modeling techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on thorough analysis and evaluation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intermediate MS Office skills in Word and PowerPoint and Excel.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Knowledge of industry specific web-based tools such as DnB, Experian, LexisNexis, etc.

• Overtime required – required on an as needed basis.
• Travel 0-10% - as required on an as needed basis.
• Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to: Dallas, TX

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, close vision for computer work, speaking, hearing, lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. Reasonable accommodation will be reviewed upon request.

Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and/or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons.