Analyst I, Commercial Credit and Trade Finance

Job Posted 9/8/2024
Pilot Company
Houston, TX 77046
United States
Category 💰 Finance
Job Description

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Summary

The purpose of this job is to support the Pilot Company's Energy Trading, Marketing and Logistics platform within the Credit and Trade Finance department to include ongoing project management, research and analysis, counterpart onboarding, system administration, coordination on daily credit and collateral process management and performance of trade surveillance and credit limit guidance.

Essential Functions

  1. Complete credit scoring, analysis, and reviews in support of the credit limit approval process and in line with the credit policy.
  2. Maintain the credit and collateral system of record including counterpart information, contacts and onboarding documentation, credit ratings, parent guarantees, letters of credit, family hierarchies, and trade credit insurance.
  3. Work with the Manager, Commercial Credit and Trade Finance, to build, maintain and improve credit scoring models and review templates.
  4. Build reporting layouts within the credit system to manage daily credit tasks and support periodic commercial and senior management reporting.
  5. Manage daily trade reports and distribute approved trading list to desk or business line commercial & cross functional teams.
  6. Support the Compliance team on all know your customer (“KYC”) requirements.
  7. Onboard all external legal trading entities including counterparts in compliance with the current onboarding policies and procedures.
  8. Support the Manager, Commercial Credit and Trade Finance, on strategic initiatives including trade credit insurance, Moody’s Analytics, systems initiatives and transformations, and other projects as needed.
  9. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
  10. Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, degree in finance, business economics, accounting, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of  1 year credit or relevant work experience preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required; advanced skills preferred.
  • Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of energy-trading, marketing, supply, and services credit risk management and research.
  • Knowledge of trade financing structures common within the energy-trading, marketing, supply, and services industry.

Competencies

  • Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, execute tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently and within a team environment.
  • Financial acumen and ability to read and interpret financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (US and international standards).
  • Strong customer service and teamwork orientation.
  • Ability to work in a complex, dynamic environment.

Travel

Travel required less than 10%.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

  • General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time.
  • Available to work evenings or odd hours to support commercial growth and transaction credit analysis and reviews on as needed basis.

Additional Information

  • Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Weekly Pay