Senior Associate - Federal Financial Analyst

Job Location: 

This role will be 100% remote.

Clearance:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Job Description:

In this position as a Federal Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in assessing the financial viability and creditworthiness of applicants seeking federal credit assistance. In this position, you will also:

• Evaluate the economic soundness of projects and the creditworthiness of applicants.
• Analyze the historic financial performance of borrowers.
• Perform detailed financial calculations and establish ratios related to the overall financial structure of the transaction, prior financial experience, and industry benchmarks.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of borrower management teams.
• Review and evaluate feasibility studies for proposed projects.
• Assess proposed markets, including market studies/surveys, borrower relationships with major customers, and projected demand.
• Review and evaluate ownership structures of transactions.
• Prepare amortization schedules for proposed credit facilities.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports to senior stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in financial modeling and credit risk analysis.
• 3 years of experience working with historical financial analysis, cash flow analysis, market analysis, and financial viability testing of project assumptions.
• 3 years of experience building and interpreting complex financial models and ratios to support credit decisions.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated experience evaluating federal or large-scale commercial credit programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial findings to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to conduct market assessments and compare financial assumptions against industry benchmarks.
• CFA, CPA, FRM, or other relevant financial certification.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $160,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.