Credit Analyst

Perform timely, thorough client credit reviews and risk assessments to support business intake, billing, and collections decisions Assess the creditworthiness of potential clients and monitor existing clients Coordinate terms of credit and support recommendations for credit terms, retainers, billing arrangements, and risk mitigation measures Research prospective and existing clients, including corporate structure, industry risk, litigation or bankruptcy indicators, and payment trends Prepare and document retainer recommendations and other credit controls Partner with the Collections team to prepare creditworthiness summaries and identify matters requiring escalation Collaborate with billing attorneys, leadership, the Credit Manager, and other teams to resolve credit concerns, collections issues, and payment delays Maintain documentation of credit reviews, recommendations, approvals, and follow-up actions Monitor changes in client financial condition, payment behavior, ownership, and other risk indicators Report to the Credit Manager; no direct reports Requirements Previous experience in financial analysis, credit analysis, or credit management is highly preferred Relevant certifications in credit management are a plus Experience using credit reporting, financial research, and business intelligence tools such as S&P Capital IQ, Experian Business IQ, Dun & Bradstreet, or Coface is a plus Experience in a law firm, partnership, or professional services environment is preferred Demonstrated experience performing credit analysis, financial research, risk assessment, or related finance operations work Ability to interpret financial, credit, and public-record information and translate findings into practical recommendations Strong analytical, research, and critical-thinking abilities with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Advanced MS Excel, Word, and Outlook skills; ability to learn new software tools Intapp Intake and 3E are preferred but not required Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and good judgment Familiarity with law firm billing, collections, intake, conflicts, or client/matter lifecycle processes is preferred Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time and remain stationary at least 85% of the time Must be able to operate computers and office productivity machines regularly Occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs. Must be able to communicate and exchange information constantly and inspect computer-screen information at least 80% of the time Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in credit analysis, financial research, and risk assessment, with a strong ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable recommendations. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to address credit concerns and enhance billing processes within a professional services environment. Highest-signal resume keywords Credit Analysis Financial Research Risk Assessment Advanced MS Excel Credit Management Certification ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Credit Analysis Financial Research Risk Assessment Data Interpretation Credit Reporting Soft Skills Analytical Skills Attention to Detail Communication Skills Critical Thinking Time Management Certifications & Qualifications Credit Management Certification Industry Keywords Law Firm Billing Collections Client Lifecycle Financial Condition Tools & Technologies S&P Capital IQ Experian Business IQ Dun & Bradstreet Coface Intapp Intake 3E #J-18808-Ljbffr