Senior Credit Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Credit Manager will oversee the Credit Risk Management (CRM) department, ensuring the company's credit policies and procedures are adhered to. This role involves managing the credit assessment process, mitigating credit risk, and optimizing the company's credit portfolio. Additionally, this role will assist with the development and execution of the CRM department strategy. The Treasury and CRM Leadership Team will be responsible for driving the strategic initiatives of the department with a focus on being consultative business partners for our divisional leadership.

This position will be located onsite in Appleton, WI. Relocation can be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement credit policies and procedures to ensure effective credit risk management.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce the CRM internal controls framework.
• Review and approve credit recommendations of new and existing customers within authority levels, lead collateral and deal structure negotiations.
• Monitor and manage the company's credit portfolio to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Lead and mentor a team of credit analysts, providing guidance and support.
• Contribute to the CRM strategic plan and lead at least one strategic initiative.
• Provide communication and collaboration regarding credit concerns and solutions to division and other functional leaders.
• Prepare executive level reporting on credit performance, trends, and risks.
• Own responsibility of CRM budget and department reporting.
• Analyze and lead the development of proactive credit viewpoints for potential industry impacts and regulatory changes.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and controls.
• Cultivate U.S. Venture’s values while inspiring, empowering, recognizing, and guiding team members
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in credit management, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in credit analysis software and financial modeling.
• Effective communication and people skills, demonstrating the ability to influence senior leaders and driving strategic initiatives.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  
  

Preferred:

• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA)
  
  

DIVISION:

Corporate

U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.