Finance Analyst
First Business Bank · Brookfield, WI · 3 wk ago
On-siteFinance$100k/yrFull-time
About the role
We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an entry-level candidate interested in building a career in commercial lending, credit analysis, or financial services.
Responsibilities
- Learn & Support Credit Decisioning
- Review credit applications, financial data, and credit reports to help assess risk
- Absorb and assist in evaluating transactions using established credit guidelines and scoring tools
- Identify any missing information or exceptions and escalate appropriately
- Prepare clear, concise summaries to support credit decisions
- Process Equipment Finance Applications
- Enter and manage applications in internal systems with a focus on accuracy and completeness
- Serve a high volume of transactions, primarily for financing under $100K
- Follow structured workflows to ensure timely and consistent processing
- Work Cross-Functionally
- Partner with sales teams and vendors to gather information and move deals forward
- Communicate credit decisions, required documentation, and next steps
- Aid in resolving outstanding items (stipulations) so transactions can close efficiently
- Build Efficiency & Strong Work Habits
- Meet performance goals related to turnaround time, quality, and productivity
- Learn and apply standardized processes across a high-volume workflow
- Identify ways to improve efficiency and contribute ideas to streamline processes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Interest in credit, underwriting, or commercial lending
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Clear communication and willingness to collaborate across teams
- Comfortable working with systems, data, and structured processes