Finance Assistant Analyst

Finance Assistant Analyst

Job Description

Role Overview:
As a Finance Assistant Analyst, you’ll support day-to-day credit risk management activities with a focus on customer credit reviews, financial analysis, reporting, and maintaining critical data that supports mitigation strategy decisions. With exposure to credit managers, cross-functional business partners, and advanced analytics, this role offers both professional development and real influence on business outcomes. We are looking for a self-driven individual willing to go above and beyond to drive results.

Key Responsibilities:

Credit Risk Management: 50%
Review financial statements (audited and unaudited) to assess credit risk
Analyze macroeconomic trends to proactively identify potential credit risk within client portfolios
Work through updating customer / supplier credit files used for risk monitoring
Assist with new customer credit application processes - analyzing customer creditworthiness, documenting findings, and defending position
Understand bankruptcy basics and how legal procedure impacts credit risk management strategies
Partner with the broader Credit Risk Team on ad hoc quantitative and qualitative analysis

Special Projects And Analytics: 35%
Support technological transformation through optimizing processes and credit data
Participate in ad hoc projects designed to optimize the credit risk function
Stay up to date with various trade credit and financial publications to understand how macro events impact the client business from a Credit Risk Management perspective

Professional Growth: 15%
Develop problem-solving and executive presence skills by taking ownership of small projects and independently determining solutions
Network with professionals inside client and within Credit community to build understanding of Credit Risk Management
Participate in training opportunities to expand relevant skill base and bring learnings back to the team

Minimum Requirements:
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Completion of at least sophomore year (or equivalent academic standing) by the start of the summer project
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Self-starter who is eager to learn, ask questions, and improve processes
Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines
Ability to work full-time for the duration of the project

Notes:
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.