Now more than ever, you can help build a strong and inclusive economy by being part of a team that is expanding small business opportunities in Maine.

If you are:

A problem-solver and a critical thinker who enjoys the ins and outs of financial analysis…

A professional with advanced Microsoft Excel experience…

A practical multi-tasker with tips and tricks to manage different priorities…

Passionate about work that advances entrepreneurship and both environmental and economic sustainability in Maine…

Then CEI is the place to put your talents and passions to work.

Who we are:

Headquartered in Maine, CEI is a community development finance institution that is a national leader in rural economic and business development. CEI's mission is to build a just, vibrant, and climate-resilient future for people and communities in Maine and rural communities. We do this by integrating finance, business expertise, and policy solutions in ways that make the economy work more equitably.

Over 70 percent of our financing and advice go to businesses expanding opportunities for low-income communities, communities of color, and others who our economy has left behind. Learn more about working at CEI here

What we believe:

Stewardship: As careful, responsible managers of the resources entrusted to us, we recognize that our decisions and actions have near – and long-term impacts for people and the planet

Equity: We work to ensure that all people, especially those facing individual or system barriers to opportunity, can secure a livelihood that enables them to build assets and share prosperity.

Diversity: We engage diverse staff, board members, and partners who bring lived experience, community connections, and know-how to the problems we aim to solve.

Innovation: We foster creativity and entrepreneurial spirit at CEI, through our networks, and in the communities we serve.

Collaboration: We share knowledge, practices, and resources, and partner with people and organizations to deepen our mission impact.

Who we are seeking:

The Associate Portfolio Analyst is responsible for examining credit quality and assessing credit risk of some commercial loan requests, ensuring CEI’s loan portfolio meets its mission and strategic plan goals.

You possess high attention to detail and accuracy.

You are curious, motivated, and a self-starter, able to complete (or attempt to complete) tasks with minimal supervision. You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, and the Microsoft Office Suite in general, and can use or build data to identify trends and opportunities

You bring valuable organizational skills that allow you to manage your time, prioritize, and meet competing deadlines.

You are a great communicator, and you are able to produce written reports as well.

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will be:

Support and occasionally take on the underwriting process and assist with loan modifications and other investment-related underwriting.

Analyze a variety of borrower financial data and prepare a written summary of financial statements.

Support the risk management strategy of the lending department by producing data for reporting and decision-making purposes.

Guide the Annual Review Process for all CEI loans and investments.

Preferred candidates will have:

Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail and accuracy.

Excel proficiency: v-lookups, pivot tables, and spreadsheet analysis.

Effective organizational and communication skills.

Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Salesforce experience is a plus.

Other details:

This is a full-time non-exempt position, with excellent benefits and generous time off. The posting range is $24-$26 hourly. We work in a hybrid model, two days in the office, and three days at home. This position can be based out of our headquarters in Brunswick, ME, Bangor, Waterville, Farmington, or Ellsworth. This position would require regular travel to Brunswick for team meetings and once a month for our all-staff meeting.

CEI’s compensation philosophy is to attract, motivate, and retain high-performing employees who are committed to the mission, values, and business success of CEI. While maintaining fiscal responsibility, we pay our employees fairly and consistently relative to the market, reward the achievement of individual, team, and organizational goals; and provide an environment for people to engage in impactful, mission-driven work. The pay range posted for this role indicates the minimum and maximum we would offer for a qualified candidate, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Coastal Enterprises, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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