Commercial Credit Analyst Bilingual
- 2001 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 600, Toronto, ON, M2J 4Z8, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Why GM Financial?
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.
This position will be posted until filled.
Responsibilities
About the Role:
The Commercial Credit Analyst will be responsible for researching, analyzing credit risks, assessing credit history and approving or denying extension of credit to potential customers (Consumer & Commercial). The analyst will have daily contact with other departments within the corporation, as well as automotive dealers and other finance sources.
Responsibilities:
- Underwriting (30%):
- Analyze consumer and commercial credit applications to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit and make prudent business decisions to approve or deny the extension of credit within established credit authority
- Analyze financial statements, GMF exposure, collateral usage, debt service, as applicable to the size and complexity of the commercial transaction
- Make appropriate recommendations for Lines of Credit and advocate the benefits of same for dealers and commercial clients
- Ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering policies and procedures
- Business Development (25%)
- Establish dealer relationships by building rapport through telephone contact
- Ability to take initiative and work in a team environment to deliver excellent customer service in meeting turnaround times by processing requests
- Flexible, reliable, conscientious, and able to follow directions
- Perform due diligence in support of all credit applications
- Negotiation (25%)
- Negotiate terms and conditions of loan decisions with dealers within established approval/exception guidelines
- Excellent listening skills
- Sound knowledge of assessing and reviewing financial statements to ensure credit worthiness vs. acceptable level of risk by interpreting and applying the corporation’s credit and operational risk management strategies.
- Service (20%)
- Promote and provide a high standard of service to dealers and other areas within the company/adhering to service standard guidelines
- Support both inbound and outbound calls with a focus on providing professional customer service related to consumer/commercial applications, programs, rates, and vehicle residual values to maintain positive relationships
- Maintain good channels of communication with all business units including interaction with senior leadership team
- Contribute to operational improvements to streamline procedures/processes and enhance service
Qualifications
What makes you an ideal candidate?
- Knowledge of basic lending principles
- Knowledge and understanding of basic credit bureau reports
- Knowledge and understanding of financial statement and ratio analysis
- Knowledge of standard office software
- Automotive lending and/or leasing experience would be considered a definite asset
- Effective written and verbal communications.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Successful Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
Additional Knowledge and Skills
Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:
- Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
- Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
- Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
- Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
- Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection
Experience & Education
- 1 year of lending experience preferred
- Minimum education of a College or University business diploma or equivalent experience
What We Offer
- Excellent Health, Vision and Dental Benefits.
- Company Match program for RRSP contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off (personal, vacation, sick, paid holidays)
- Dynamic relationships between teams and leadership
- Quarterly Volunteer Opportunities
- Hybrid work schedule offered; ability to work a portion of your week from home
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in office (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday).
This posting is for a vacancy.
The base range for this role is: $52,000-$93,500
At GM Financial, we strive for transparency in all aspects of our business, including pay equity. This is the GM Financial pay range for this role and job level. The exact salary and compensation will vary based on factors like knowledge, skills, experience, and education.
This role is eligible to participate in a performance-based incentive plan. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in health benefits after 30 days of employment. #GMFJobs
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Commercial Credit Analyst is responsible for analyzing consumer and commercial credit applications to assess risk and make informed lending decisions. They also manage dealer relationships, negotiate loan terms, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and anti-money laundering regulations.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least one year of lending experience and a college or university business diploma. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial statement review, and effective communication abilities are essential for success in this role.
Skills
- Credit analysis
- Underwriting
- Financial statement analysis
- Risk assessment
- Negotiation
- Customer service
- Report writing
- Communication
- Lending principles
- Ratio analysis
- Anti-money laundering compliance
- AI tool proficiency
- Microsoft Copilot
- Interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- RRSP company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Performance-based incentive plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Customer Service & Support
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Credit Analyst
- Underwriting
- Commercial Lending
- Auto Finance
- Risk Management
- Financial Statements
- Ratio Analysis
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Dealer Relations
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Copilot
- AI Tools
- Credit Bureau Reports
- Lending Principles
- Customer Service
- Hybrid Work
- Business Development
- Collateral Usage
- Debt Service
- Compliance