Analyst V - Retail Credit

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp)•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Credit Analyst V is part of a dynamic team focused on credit risk management. The job function was created to support and maintain policy definitions and approvals, strategic positioning, and other similar functions associated with the work streams. As part of this team, the Credit Analyst V has responsibility for gathering and analyzing credit information to evaluate creditworthiness on current and potential customers, preparing data-backed reports to support the management team in making strategic business decisions, developing improvements to business processes, identifying, and facilitating the creation of appropriate reporting around each function, managing and integrating processes relating to operations, and delivering an improved customer experience.

Requirements

5-7+ years of related work experience
Knowledge of Principles of Accounting and Financial Statements Analysis
Strong familiarity with credit bureau ratings information
Understanding of credit policy and procedures
Strong attention to details, with the capability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
Strong research skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills, including root cause analysis
Extensive communication and teamwork skills with both internal and external customers
Advanced skill in using computer software applications such as MS Office products
Working knowledge of Internet and related emerging technologies used to effectively aggregate/analyze critical business data
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Responsibilities

Analyze, recommend, maintain and monitor related financial data to evaluate creditworthiness of businesses in order to manage overall credit risk
Analyze and consolidate financial results for data-backed reporting to Sr. Management
Work closely with internal business units and strategic partners to timely communicate credit decisions and policies
Develop knowledge of relevant industries; as well as economic conditions that impose credit risk to current and potential customers
Monitor and assess day-to-day related issues to ensure business practices, policies and procedures are executed effectively
Work with key personnel to define reporting needs and follow through with partner(s) to develop the tools
Resolve reported issues in a timely and decisive manner, or escalate as appropriate
Assess, analyze and prioritize business proposals for operational viability and ensure alignment with objectives
Actively work with various internal/external teams by providing data expertise, offering original perspectives, and challenging conventional views to better align decision making/perceptions with changing business needs
Employ statistical knowledge to develop relevant descriptive statistics related to business functions and other characteristics used to segment customers
Actively work with various internal/external teams by providing data expertise, offering original perspectives, and challenging conventional views to better align decision making/perceptions with changing business needs
Has Subject Matter Expert responsibility for analyzing and developing improvements to business process
Provide direction and guidance to Analysts