Credit Analyst

Specialty Capital; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Specialty Capital in Great Neck, NY is seeking a Credit Analyst to join our underwriting team. You will evaluate small-business funding applications, assess risk, and help price deals based on portfolio objectives.

This onsite role offers hands-on opportunities to work with leadership, sales, and operations, with clear performance metrics and potential for growth in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of credit analysis, underwriting, finance, or related analytical role.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Solid understanding of credit fundamentals, cash-flow analysis, and risk assessment.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite new small-business funding applications per internal credit and pricing guidelines.
• Review merchant documentation (bank statements, processing statements, financials).
• Assess cash flow, business stability, owner profile, and overall creditworthiness.
• Price transactions based on risk, structure, and portfolio objectives.
• Conduct merchant verification calls to validate operations and funding needs.
• Collaborate with sales and support to structure, approve, and close deals.
• Escalate complex files and provide recommendations to senior underwriters; contribute to portfolio analysis as the platform scales.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Self-motivated

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business

Job description

Position: Credit Analyst

Location: Great Neck, NY

Type: Onsite

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

About Specialty Capital

Specialty Capital is a fast-growing revenue-based finance company focused on helping small businesses navigate cash-flow challenges with speed, integrity, and smart risk management. We believe honest, data-driven financing delivered by people who truly understand small businesses can have a meaningful impact.

Our underwriting and pricing infrastructure is constantly evolving. We move quickly, think independently, and perform exceptionally well in dynamic market conditions. As we continue to scale, we are building a best-in-class credit team that combines analytical rigor with sound judgment. You will be trained to think independently and have key decision making power.

We are seeking a Credit Analyst to join our underwriting team with a primary focus on pricing and credit decisioning. This role is ideal for a high-performing recent graduate or an analyst with 2–3 years of relevant experience who is eager to develop deep credit expertise in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for evaluating new merchant applications, assessing risk, pricing deals, and supporting informed credit decisions. You'll work closely with underwriting leadership, sales, and operations while gaining hands-on exposure to real-time credit outcomes.

This is a high-impact, growth-oriented role with clear performance metrics and long-term upside for top performers.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite new small-business funding applications in accordance with internal credit and pricing guidelines
• Review merchant documentation including bank statements, processing statements, and supporting financials
• Assess cash flow, business stability, owner profile, and overall creditworthiness
• Price transactions based on risk, structure, and portfolio objectives
• Conduct merchant verification calls to validate business operations and funding needs
• Collaborate with sales and support teams to structure, approve, and close deals
• Escalate complex files and provide thoughtful recommendations to senior underwritersContribute to ongoing analysis of portfolio performance and underwriting trends as the platform scales

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Strong academic performance preferred
• 2–3 years of experience in credit analysis, underwriting, finance, or a related analytical role
• Solid understanding of credit fundamentals, cash-flow analysis, and risk assessment
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable working within a team-oriented culture
• Curious, coachable, and eager to grow professionally

Why Join Specialty Capital

• Exposure to real-world credit decisioning and pricing at scale
• Opportunity to grow into senior underwriting or credit leadership roles
• Collaborative, performance-driven culture with clear accountability
• Competitive compensation and performance-based advancement

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Long-term career growth for high performers
• Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year