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Bennington is a progressive, dynamic and fast-paced workplace where you can contribute to the continuing growth of one of Canada's top commercial equipment and vehicle leasing companies. If you've got what it takes to join our growing team, explore our exciting career opportunities below. Interested applicants should forward their resume to Human Resources.
Job Title: Credit Analyst
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Reporting to: Manager Credit
Number of Positions: 2
Summary: This full-time position reports to the Manager of Credit. The candidate will be responsible for mid-ticket credit adjudication ($50,000-$100,000), and making recommendations regarding deal acceptance, pricing and deal structure. The candidate will also be responsible for working with our broker partners on each approval until such time as the deal closes. This process may involve making structural changes to approvals, negotiating/explaining rates, explaining processes and as well as specific terms to ensure deals close and Bennington’s best interests are achieved. Each credit is unique and presents an opportunity to create a custom structured approval, within defined guidelines. The Credit Analyst is also required to maintain acceptable default and loss standards as determined by the Bennington senior management team.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines. A positive attitude with the ability to work collectively with team members as well as other Bennington Departments to develop synergies and efficiencies for Bennington as a whole.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 1+ years of direct credit analysis experience, ideally in Sub-Prime Lending and ideally in the Leasing sector OR at least 3+ years of experience in a related field within the Leasing sector. They must have knowledge of Canadian lease structures and leasing processes, have the ability to read and interpret financial statements and have an attention to accuracy and detail. Incumbents must be willing and able to find a solution with a can-do attitude, learn and adapt quickly and remain calm under pressure in a deadline oriented environment. Candidates should be able to effectively manage competing priorities and timelines, interact effectively with internal and external customers, and work independently without direct supervision. Applicants need to be proficient in Word, Excel and be able to learn new systems quickly.
Qualifications: A university or college degree with a main subject area in Business or Finance is preferred (or equivalent relevant experience). Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
Job Title: Collections Coordinator
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Reporting to: Manager, Collections
Summary: This position reports to the Manager, Collections. The candidate will be responsible for contacting customers regarding past due accounts and ensuring that payment arrangements are made to bring accounts up to date. The role is focused on making substantial volume contact points with customers and finding solutions to ensure the successful performance by our customers under financial contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contact customers by phone, email, text message and other written correspondence regarding past due accounts and other related matters
• Work with customers to bring accounts current, using established practices and solutions
• Perform and understand various searches and reports (i.e. credit bureaus, online searches, etc.)
• Recommend action steps on non-performing accounts
• Keep management informed about the status of accounts
• Save meticulous notes and related documents using our file management software
• Other tasks as may be requested
Requirements:
The Collections Coordinator must have strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines. The ability to handle challenging and difficult conversations with customers is a must and a key ingredient for success. The candidate must have very strong negotiation skills. A positive and professional attitude with the ability to work well both in a team environment as well as individually is crucial.
The successful candidate must be organized and accurate. Strong written and oral communication skills are required and proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.
Qualifications:
• A University or college degree in a business-related field is preferred
• 1-5 years of work experience in a similar role is required
• Bilingualism in English and French would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of the leasing or finance industry is also considered an asset
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