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Credit Analyst (Bilingual)

Mercury Marine · Fond du Lac, WI

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to collect a past-due payment from a customer who was upset or difficult to deal with.

real experience handling collections conversations with tact under pressure

Since this role is bilingual in Spanish, tell me about a time you had to explain a financial or billing issue to someone in Spanish. How did you make sure they understood?

whether the Spanish fluency is functional for real business conversations, not just conversational

Tell me about a time you negotiated a resolution to a customer dispute over a bill or invoice. What was the outcome?

practical negotiation skill and ability to close disputes rather than just escalate them

Tell me about a time you made a credit decision on your own without waiting for a manager's sign-off. How did you know it was the right call?

independent judgment on technical credit issues, a stated requirement

What has drawn you to build a career in credit or finance, and where do you want this role to take you?

genuine motivation to grow in the field, since the posting wants a self-starter who deepens financial knowledge over time

Technical

Walk me through how you'd analyze a customer's financials to decide whether to raise their credit line.

whether the candidate has a real method for credit risk assessment, not just familiarity with the term

What financial statements or ratios do you look at first when reviewing a new customer's creditworthiness, and why those?

basic technical grounding in financial statement analysis

Describe your experience with collection software or ERP systems for tracking customer accounts and notes.

comfort with the kind of daily worklist and documentation tools this job requires

What's your comfort level with Excel functions like pivot tables or lookups, and can you give an example of using them to analyze account data?

actual proficiency with the tool beyond a checkbox claim

Situational

An order comes in that fails auto-approval because the account is delinquent, but the sales rep is pushing hard to get it released today. What do you do?

ability to balance sales pressure against credit discipline and follow proper escalation

How would you handle a situation where you believe a customer is a growing credit risk, but your sales partner disagrees and wants to keep extending terms?

comfort escalating to credit leadership and holding a position against internal pushback

If you had twenty accounts on your worklist today and only time for ten, how would you decide which ones to prioritize?

judgment in triaging competing demands, since the job explicitly requires resetting priorities daily

A long-standing customer with a good payment history suddenly shows signs of financial trouble, like slow payments or a declining order pattern. How would you approach them?

proactive risk monitoring instinct and relationship management skill together

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The full job description

As published by Mercury Marine.

Are you ready for what’s next?   Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.  Location: Fond du Lac Workplace Category: Hybrid (3 days onsite) Travel Required: 0% Direct Reports: 0 Pay Range:  47,00 – 65,200 Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.  This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.   Relocation: Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview: As part of the talented Finance team, you will be responsible for administering and enforcing company credit and collection policies and procedures, contributing to the assessment of credit worthiness and recommending credit limits.  Management of portfolio to include collection and ongoing monitoring of financial analysis of existing and new customers for changes in exposure and risk tolerance.  Additional responsibilities to be assigned either on a project basis or based on continuous improvement initiative. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Essential Functions : • Effectively secure prompt payment from customers while employing commercial sensitivity, business acumen and good judgement • Complete daily worklist activities from collection software system, recording notes in collection software system, documenting important internal/external conversations • Analyze customer financial conditions to assess credit risk and recommend customer credit lines by conducting regularly scheduled credit reviews • Address customer orders which fail to pass through the auto-approval parameter due to delinquency, overlines, etc.  Release orders once credit worthiness has been determined and collection is reasonably assured. • Escalate key issues to Credit Leadership and Sales of potential credit risk in portfolio to determine next plan of action • Provide excellent customer service and develop strong relationships with internal/external customers • Negotiate customer disputes to resolution • Additional projects as assigned Required Qualifications: • Bilingual (Spanish) • Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal team members, business stakeholders and externally with customers and banks • Ability to reason through problems and suggest workable solutions • Ability to make independent judgments regarding technical issues • Negotiation skills • Self-starter, a willingness to grow their career by increasing financial knowledge and experience • Excellent organizational and follow-up skills • Ability to reset priorities to meet daily demands • Strong Excel and Word skills • Bachelor’s degree preferred • Credit Analyst or finance experience preferred The anticipated pay range for this position is 47,000 – 65,200 annually.  The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.  In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here . Why Brunswick: Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards! About Mercury: Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com. Next is Now!   We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com  for support.  Brunswick and Workday Privacy Policies Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942. All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers .  If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or HRSharedServices@brunswick.com . #Brunswick Corporation - Mercury Marine For more information about EEO laws, - click here Brunswick Corporation participates in E-Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify .

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