Credit Analyst / Buyer

Credit Analyst / Buyer

At Flagship Financial Group, we strive to make a positive impact on our customers' lives through responsible auto financing and our employees' careers through continuous learning and advancement opportunities. Following our recent acquisition and the appointment of a new CEO, we are entering an exciting period of transformation, shifting toward a high-growth, tech-forward, and entrepreneurial future.

We are seeking a Credit Analyst / Buyer to support our Credit team by capturing approved contracts, reviewing loan documentation, and communicating directly with automotive dealerships to drive contract completion and funding success.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and communicate credit applications in accordance with internal company credit policies and procedures.
• Answer incoming calls and make outbound calls to dealerships to communicate credit decisions and follow up on approvals.
• Effectively negotiate with dealerships to “capture” approved applications.
• Review and interpret loan and income documentation, including paystubs, bank statements, tax returns, W-2s, 1099s, and award letters.
• Review loan documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with dealership partners.
• Provide exemplary service levels in alignment with company standards.
• Work collaboratively with Credit, Funding, and other internal teams to exceed company quality and volume goals.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume, and performance-driven environment.

Who You Are

The Relationship Builder: You establish strong, professional relationships with dealership partners through clear, confident, and effective communication.

The Communicator: You are comfortable handling inbound and outbound calls and can clearly explain credit decisions while advocating for the company’s guidelines.

The Detail-Oriented Professional: You are highly organized, accurate, and methodical, with strong time management skills and attention to detail.

The Adaptable Learner: You’re motivated, adaptable to change, eager to learn, and energized by working in a dynamic, evolving industry.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in an automotive lending or consumer credit environment.
• Prior experience in subprime lending, dealer relationships, or capture functions preferred.
• Knowledge of credit, finance, and funding functions within an auto finance company.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to learn, process, and retain information quickly.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-intensity, time-sensitive environment.

Location & Work Schedule

Location:  Training is onsite and then t his role offers a hybrid work schedule in our Tempe, AZ office.

Schedule: Flexibility required, including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a strong foundation that is actively investing in technology, talent, and growth. You’ll play a critical role in supporting dealership relationships while contributing to a company-wide transformation—and accelerating your own career in auto fin ance.