Credit Risk Analyst - (6 Months Maternity Cover)

Location: OXFORD

Career Band: Fixed Term Contractor

Job Function: Risk Management

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

Job Summary

To promote, support and maximize profitable sales through the implementation and maintenance of an effective International credit risk assessment function, thereby optimizing the asset base in line with profit and cash flow objectives. Acknowledging the specific differences in accounting methods across International environments in preparing credit line reviews.

Provide a detailed credit risk assessment through the evaluation of financial statements, credit reports, management accounts, operational performance, security and any other relevant factors in evaluating credit proposals and establishing credit facilities to support the commercial objectives and promote profitable sales, whilst ensuring an acceptable level of reward against risks taken. Ensuring that credit assessments are compiled within the parameters of Harley-Davidson’s International Credit Standards and that any conditions approved within the approval of facilities are monitored, maintained and adhered to. Establish strong working relationships with dealers, distributors and H-D subsidiaries.

Job Responsibilities

• Credit Reviews: Complete a minimum number dealer of dealer file reviews in line to an agreed schedule by collating, analyzing and recommending a course of action based on risk factors. This includes but is not limited to financial analysis and performance analysis.
• Dealer Development: Perform the financial and performance analysis of future looking dealer projects for the expansion of the network, expansion of sites and changes of legal ownership including but not limited to historical financials, future financial plans and projected performance; track and execute related conditions; ensure proper authority and evidence proposed prior to system set up; record and maintain projects and conditions in systems and reporting of both in monthly KPIs with International Underwriting Manager.
• File Conditions: Tracking and executing of all conditions within a file review, following up with various teams on progress with action plans to bring dealers to compliance in accord with the commercial teams. Record and maintain conditions in systems and reporting of both in monthly KPIs with International Underwriting Manager. Ensure banks are of an acceptable rating and preparation of security documents.
• Security: Record and maintain security in systems and reporting of both in monthly KPIs with International Underwriting Manager. Any concerns to the validity of held security to be escalated to the manager.
• Bad Debts: Ensure bad debt losses are maintained within budgets, liaise with commercial teams and International Underwriting Manager to establish high risk dealers, monitor dealer watch accounts, liaise with legal counsel when required.
• Reporting and Documentation: compile monthly reports on a timely basis, generate ad-hoc reports from various systems, create and maintain reports for monitoring of work, file conditions, security and watch accounts.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

Finance, Economics or related Degree Preferred.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Credit Underwriting, Risk analysis or Financial Analysis.
• Ability to operate in an International environment.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal as well as high levels of cultural awareness.
• Ability to interact with all levels of company leadership and colleagues.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Outlook.

Preferred

• Knowledge of International Export Trade documentation and Securities.
• Member of the CICM, ICTF, FECMA or similar Credit Management institutions.
• Experience of Know Your Customer, Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions and Tax Evasion.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Experience in the automotive market.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, employee discounts on motorcycles and related products, general merchandise, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson (here).

Direct Reports: No

Travel Required: 0 - 10%

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance