Top Consumer Credit Manager jobs in Kansas City, MO

Overview

As a Credit Manager you will proactively establish and administer policies, procedures and controls, develop credit and collection strategies and manage a staff of credit analysts for a company focused on commodity merchandising in both domestic and foreign markets.  This person will work within a team environment with sales, operations, and finance to insure that Viserion is exploring all manners possible of maximizing the company’s sales potential with all customers while prudently managing credit risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a staff of credit analyst’s that supports multiple business programs, domestically and internationally, offered by the company.
• Participate in all Viserion Grain credit and risk decisions through involvement in the credit underwriting, exposure control and reporting activities.
• Lead the establishment and control of credit limits and the periodic adjustments to those credit limits.
• Successfully lead the effort to review all active accounts periodically based on the company’s credit policy.
• Oversee credit review submissions for accuracy and completeness and coach credit analysts on areas of improvement.
• Monitor team performance to ensure they are performing at a high level and meeting all company goals.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of policies and procedures related to credit evaluation, exposure control, collections and reporting.
• Aid in determining the appropriate level of underwriting and due diligence for the credit’s risk profile.
• Effectively coach and manage all direct reports and work collaboratively with indirect team members from other areas of the company.
• Build and deliver credit underwriting training programs focused on constant improvement of knowledge and analytical skills, including clear requirements for advancement in positions.
• Identify the potential for credit losses within the portfolio and mitigate risk accordingly.
• Partner with the Commercial team on their responsibilities around collections and accounts receivable.
• Effectively manage conflict, promote change and growth, and inspire high standards of performance.
• Assist with leading and presenting at the monthly credit committee meeting.
• Work closely with Business and Finance leaders to ensure that sound credit management practices are understood, established, and tracked.
• Establish and maintain key partnerships with Accounting, Treasury, Risk Management, and Legal.
• Participate in ad-hoc special projects as requested.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience in a Credit and/or Risk Management role, preferably in agriculture.
• 3 years of experience managing a multi-functional team.
• Certification in Credit Management is preferred (NACM, other).