Senior Credit Analyst

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Parkside, New York, NY, USA
In-Office
100K-130K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Conduct financial statement and credit analyses to assess obligor creditworthiness, monitor exposures, recommend risk mitigants, manage collateral and legal documentation, collaborate with Underwriting/Legal/Treasury, analyze portfolio/sector trends, ensure credit policy compliance, support audits, and participate in special projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Job Description

  • Conduct comprehensive financial statement analysis (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) to assess the creditworthiness of insureds, financial institutions and other obligors.
  • Evaluate and monitor client credit exposure, recommending appropriate risk mitigants such as collateral or credit enhancements.
  • Maintain tracking logs for credit submissions, collateral, and legal agreements to ensure compliance with approved credit terms.
  • Collaborate with Underwriting, Legal, and Treasury to ensure legal documentation (e.g., guarantees, trust agreements, letters of credit) adheres to approved terms and is received promptly.
  • Ensure accurate reconciliation and compliance of required collateral in accordance with internal credit approvals and policy guidelines.
  • Analyze portfolio, sector, and industry trends to identify emerging credit risks.
  • Support adherence to the company’s Credit Policy and assist with audit and internal control documentation.
  • Participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 2–4 years of experience in credit risk analysis; credit training at a major bank is preferred but not required.
  • Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, credit ratios, and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Familiarity with collateral structures (trusts, letters of credit, guarantees) and related legal documentation preferred.
  • Experience or demonstrated ability to work with large, complex, multi-year insurance programs is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000 - $130,000.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 2-4 years of experience in credit risk analysis
  • Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, credit ratios, and risk assessment methodologies
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Credit training at a major bank
  • Familiarity with collateral structures (trusts, letters of credit, guarantees) and related legal documentation
  • Experience with large, complex, multi-year insurance programs

Starr Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Starr Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Starr Insurance.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is frequently characterized as excellent, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by wellness tools and an EAP. Feedback suggests additional voluntary protections (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity) broaden overall healthcare security.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include both a 401(k) and a defined‑benefit pension, which is often highlighted as a standout feature. Profit sharing is also referenced as part of the broader financial benefits mix.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Top performers in underwriting are described as receiving excellent pay with good bonuses and clear advancement opportunities.

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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
2,935 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Starr Insurance is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Starr has the global knowledge, vision and relationships to help your company succeed, anywhere you do business.

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