Credit Analyst

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Sazerac is seeking a highly driven and organized Credit Analyst to support the financial and operational risk across a defined portfolio. This role focuses on reviewing both new customers and vendors as well as completing systematic evaluations of existing relationships and exposures to strengthen and reinforce the Company’s risk profile. This role offers the opportunity to partner with teams across Treasury, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Commercial Operations while developing expertise in credit analysis, financial risk management, and business decision-making. This position is hybrid in Louisville, KY.

The position plays an important role in advancing Sazerac’s Drive for Results (DFR) culture by supporting company objectives relative to risk tolerance in the engagement of healthy partners ensuring strong counterparty relationships. The analyst will primarily focus on the domestic market, however, occasional interaction with the global team is within scope to support enterprise risk. The role partners closely with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Procurement and Treasury business units to execute projects, track performance, and support optimal risk management

What You'll Do

• Analyze customer and vendor financial information to assess credit and counterparty risk
• Review new account applications and conduct ongoing portfolio monitoring
• Track payment trends, credit exposures, and risk indicators to identify potential concerns
• Support financial modeling, reporting, and exposure analysis
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve credit issues and gather required documentation
• Help improve reporting, processes, controls, and risk management practices

Qualifications/Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in corporate finance, treasury, accounting, credit, or financial analysis
• Understanding of financial statements and fundamental financial concepts
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications

Why Join Us?

• Gain exposure to enterprise risk management and financial decision-making
• Partner with leaders across Finance, Procurement, and Commercial teams
• Build expertise in credit analysis, financial modeling, and portfolio management
• Contribute to a high-performance culture focused on driving business results

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