Credit Analyst

at  TFG Financial Corporation

YOUR TALENT, YOUR TERMS | RESULTS, RECOGNITION AND REWARDS

TFG’s culture is results, recognition and rewards based, with a focus on achieving results in a high performing team environment.
TFG Financial Corporation, as part of the Travelers Financial Group of Companies, is one of the largest independent commercial equipment finance companies in Canada. Our mission and purpose is to be our customer’s first choice by making equipment financing easy while providing a wide range financing solutions. Together, through our core principles, we help our partners to achieve what’s important in their business.
TFG is an equal opportunity employer and believes in providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where all team members have an opportunity to succeed.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A strong sense of integrity, professionalism and a results-oriented attitude to continually improve processes and systems, enhance efficiency, and contribute to overall organizational success
• Works well under pressure to meet ongoing and overlapping deadlines within short time constraints
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and able to identify errors and offer solutions
• Comfortable working independently
• Results driven and action oriented
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office products
• Financial statement understanding is an asset
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree is an asset

The Credit Analyst is responsible for the effective and timely adjudication of commercial loan applications while ensuring a high level of service is delivered. The role performs comprehensive customer credit analyses by thoroughly and accurately analyzing individual and business credit bureaus, understanding and interpreting loan applications, and properly evaluating asset values to make credit decisions that meet company policies and guidelines. This role works with a significant daily volume of loan applications. The Credit Analyst will confirm existing customer information on loan applications and/or will pursue missing information with a strong focus on minimizing losses from credit fraud.

• Perform detailed analysis of the customer and their business to determine affordability by reviewing customer credit history and performing proper asset evaluation in accordance with established guidelines
• Properly structure and document your analysis on loan applications through the company’s credit decisioning system
• Monitor loan application exceptions and overrides for proper approval and documentation for speedy and justifiable resolution
• Report and escalate any unusual occurrences or fraudulent activities in the loan application process per established procedures
• Meet established credit turnaround requirements and contribute to portfolio performance goals
• Contribute to managing the application process to improve speed, quality, and compliance
• Work directly with Sales and Operations teams to appropriately understand and manage risk and ensure required approval stipulations are met