Credit Analyst

7 days ago

Chicago, United States Above Lending Full time

Above Lending is a next-generation financial services company. We provide simple and transparent products aimed at helping our clients achieve their personal finance goals. With competitive rates and personalized support, our mission is to simplify the lending process and help borrowers attain financial well-being. We are committed to making credit more affordable and accessible.

The Credit Analyst position will analyze data to develop new strategies and opportunities to improve loan originations and credit performance. You'll utilize analytical tools to mine credit and performance data to surface opportunities in our acquisitions funnel and underwriting process. You'll build analytical frameworks for monitoring and assessing tests and strategy performance. Review relevant data to identify the quantitative and qualitative factors driving the credit risk for consumer loans.

If you are a motivated and analytical professional seeking to make a significant impact in the lending industry, we encourage you to apply for the position of Credit Analyst at Above Lending. Join our team and contribute to our mission of providing responsible financial solutions to borrowers.

You will

    • Analyze credit reports, trade-line data, application data, and past loan performance to make recommendations on changes to eligibility and credit underwriting.
    • Prepare detailed credit strategies and present findings to senior management, highlighting key risk factors and recommendations.
    • Monitor and manage the credit portfolio, conducting ongoing reviews and identifying early warning signs of credit deterioration.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as sales, operations, and legal, to gather necessary information and ensure a smooth and efficient underwriting process.
    • Perform industry and market research to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities, providing insights to optimize lending strategies.
    • Stay up to date with industry regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices in credit analysis to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.
You have
    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
    • Prior experience as a credit/risk analyst in the lending industry, preferably in a start-up and financial services environment.
    • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw actionable insights.
    • Strong Excel and SQL skills, proficiency in open-source programming languages such as Python and/or R is a plus
    • Proficiency in using credit scoring models, financial analysis tools, and Google Suite.
    • Solid understanding of lending principles, credit risk assessment, and regulatory frameworks.
    • Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex credit information in a clear and concise manner.


Join our dynamic team and contribute to Above Lending's success as we continue to provide innovative lending solutions to our customers.

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*Above Lending is an equal opportunity Employer*

Above Lending does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions. No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Above Lending employees or the Above Lending Finance and HR teams. No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Above Lending HR team.

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