Entry Level Credit Risk Analyst Jobs in Houston, TX

The Credit Analyst I will be responsible for evaluating customer creditworthiness, analyzing financial data, and supporting risk management decisions to minimize company exposure while maintaining strong customer relationships. This role reviews credit applications, monitors existing accounts, manages customer account setups and maintenance, and recommends credit limits to support timely and accurate credit decisions. Serves as a critical liaison between Sales, Finance, and external credit bureaus by utilizing platforms like HighRadius, Salesforce and Nabors myRequest to ensure policy compliance and drive business growth.  Resolves moderately complex credit issues independently, collaborates with Manager on highly sensitive accounts, and assists with other duties related to Credit & Corporate Card Department functions.

All duties are performed in full compliance and accordance with corporate policies, internal controls, and external regulatory reporting requirements.

• Associate's degree in business or equivalent work experience 
• 6 months to 2 years of related experience in a corporate environment
• Minimum of 2 years of billing experience using a major ERP accounts receivable module
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of credit analysis and collections experience
• Familiarity with credit reporting agencies and credit risk management principles
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements
• Experience with Salesforce and HighRadius
• Oracle AR Module experience
• Oil and gas industry experience
• Membership in a professional Credit Risk Management organization is a plus

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer service-oriented with a professional and responsive approach
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and mitigate potential credit risks
• High degree of accuracy in daily responsibilities and data management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present financial and credit-related information
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Intermediate Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment, able to work overtime and on special projects as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties of the position. The requirements above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision

  Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Nabors does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Credit Risk & Analysis

• Evaluate Creditworthiness: Review and analyze credit applications, financial statements, trade/bank references, and external reports (Moody's Analytics, CreditRiskMonitor) to assess risk for new and existing accounts.
• Establish Credit Terms: Determine and recommend the approval, denial, or modification of credit limits and terms based on risk assessments; assist Sales with order releases for accounts on credit hold.
• Manage Credit Workflow: Prioritize and process the HighRadius credit module worklist, managing periodic reviews, credit utilization tracking, and bad payment behavior investigations.
   

Customer Account & Master Data Management

• Account Setup & Maintenance: Oversee the Customer Masterfile across all platforms; process setups and updates (billing, tax, address, ownership, and structure changes).
• File Maintenance: Build and maintain accurate, audit-ready customer credit files and supporting documentation within company systems.
   

Collaboration & Communication

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Billing, Collections, and Sales/Marketing teams to resolve account issues and gather essential information for Credit/Bid Risk assessments within Salesforce.
• Stakeholder Support: Respond professionally to internal and external inquiries regarding account status, credit decisions, and external trade reference requests in compliance with disclosure regulations.
   

Compliance, Reporting & Operations

• Risk Reporting: Monitor customer accounts for delinquency trends and exposure risk; prepare and submit monthly aging reports to external credit bureaus.
• Compliance & Improvement: Ensure strict adherence to company credit policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements; proactively identify process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Team Support: Collaborate with the Credit Manager on complex risk investigations and serve as the designated backup for the Senior Credit & Corporate Card Analyst.

*Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned

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