Credit Analyst

A global leader in the trading & distribution industry is seeking a Credit Analyst to join the team. The Credit Analyst is responsible for managing credit-related activities for assigned products and regions, supporting risk assessment and decision-making, and maintaining the health of a credit portfolio across a diverse global customer base.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful and proactive credit professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This individual is comfortable making independent decisions, building relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, and taking ownership of a portfolio while balancing risk and business objectives. Strong communication skills and professional confidence are critical to success in this role.

• $75,000–$80,000 + 20 % Bonus
• 401K – company match
• Hybrid Schedule

Houston, TX

Direct Hire

• Manage credit-related activities for assigned products and regions across North America.
• Review and approve customer orders within established credit authority limits while balancing risk management and business objectives.
• Assess and evaluate current and new business opportunities through financial analysis, credit reviews, and risk assessments.
• Analyze customer financial statements, payment trends, industry conditions, and market factors to determine creditworthiness and recommend appropriate credit exposure.
• Provide support to senior management in risk assessment and credit decision-making.
• Partner closely with commercial teams to support business growth while maintaining disciplined credit practices.
• Liaise with traders, customers, and banks to discuss credit matters and resolve issues.
• Communicate directly with customers, including finance leaders and executives, regarding financial performance, credit requirements, collections, and account‑related concerns.
• Request and review third‑party credit reports, financial references, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor customer payment activity, aging reports, and overall portfolio performance to identify and mitigate potential credit risks.
• Manage collection efforts for assigned accounts and work proactively to resolve payment issues.
• Monitor exposure, release orders, and maintain accountability for the overall performance of an assigned portfolio.
• Analyze and maintain credit limits ranging from small commercial accounts to large multinational organizations.
• Prepare detailed credit analyses, recommendations, and exposure reports for management review.
• Visit customers to assess creditworthiness and strengthen business relationships.
• Participate in customer visits, industry events, and credit conferences as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to credit processes, reporting, and risk management.
• Uphold internal credit policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with company standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a B2B credit, credit risk, collections, or accounts receivable role.
• Experience with in manufacturing, distribution, chemicals, energy, commodities, trading, logistics, or other business-to-business environments required.
• Strong financial statement analysis and credit evaluation experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions.
• Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Exposure to credit management platforms such as Get Paid or High Radius.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Oracle BI is a plus.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of information and make sound credit decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Comfortable interacting with customers, executives, and senior leadership regarding financial and credit matters.
• Demonstrated ability to remain firm and objective when making credit decisions, even under commercial pressure.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self‑motivated, resourceful, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment with high volumes of communication and competing priorities.
• English fluency required;
  Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus.