Senior Credit Analyst

About INEOS Styrolution About INEOS Styrolution INEOS Styrolution is the number one producer of high-performance styrenics, offering a broad portfolio that comprises styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS, and advanced styrenics. The company delivers customized solutions for customers across automotive, healthcare, electronics, household, construction, packaging, toys, sports and leisure sectors. With more than 90 years of innovation in material science and 14 production sites worldwide, INEOS Styrolution combines global reach with local expertise to meet the evolving needs of its customers. This includes bringing safe, sustainable, and high-performing products to market and supporting their efforts toward meeting their sustainability targets. INEOS Styrolution is fully owned by INEOS Group. Current Opportunity Job Title Senior Credit Analyst Grade USA_34-SG USA INSTY 34 Location Naperville, Illinois, USA – Remote The Position: We are seeking a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to play a central role in managing customer credit risk within a dynamic, international business environment. This is a hands-on role with meaningful business impact, directly supporting profitable growth while ensuring a disciplined and forward-looking approach to risk across regions and business segments. You will own a defined customer portfolio, identify emerging risks early, and actively manage exposure while partnering closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance. The role also contributes to the evolution of the credit function through process improvements and enhanced analytics and reporting, including the selective use of automation and AI-supported workflows. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical capability with curiosity and a practical mindset—someone who enjoys improving how work gets done while maintaining strong ownership of daily credit and portfolio management. As the organization evolves, including the integration of INEOS Aromatics, this role offers broad exposure to diverse markets and risk environments in a fast-paced setting where follow-through is essential. Candidates with broader or non-traditional experience may also be considered where they demonstrate strong analytical capability, sound business judgment, and ownership mindset. What you will do: Own credit risk for an international customer portfolio, including structured risk assessments using internal and external data, with scheduled and ad hoc portfolio reviews Monitor market, country, and customer trends and collaborate with regional credit teams to identify emerging risk patterns Ensure accurate SAP credit data and manage credit-related order blocks (e.g., limits and overdue exposure) in coordination with Sales, including escalation of high-risk accounts as needed Manage customer relationships, including higher-risk accounts, to resolve disputes and support resolution of long-standing overdue exposures through appropriate credit controls Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Logistics to balance commercial priorities with risk management Drive continuous improvement in credit processes, analytics, and reporting based on frontline insights Support integration of new business portfolios and evolving market exposures What you will bring: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field 7+ years of credit risk experience in an international B2B or financial institution environment Experience managing complex portfolios and making sound credit decisions in dynamic environments Strong communication skills and English fluency; additional languages (e.g., Spanish, German) a plus Technical skills: Strong analytical mindset with ability to turn financial data into actionable insights Solid understanding of financial statements and external data for credit assessment and commercial risk evaluation Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/BI tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI) Experience using credit reporting and data visualization tools Ability to interpret incomplete or ambiguous information and apply sound judgment Competencies, Behavioral skills: Strong business judgment balancing risk and commercial priorities Ability to prioritize, stay structured, and deliver in a fast-paced environment Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution Curious and open to improving ways of working and applying new tools where appropriate Adaptable in evolving systems, structures, and business environments Confident communicator across global regions and stakeholder groups Collaborative, solution-oriented team player across functions and geographies Strong ownership and ability to independently drive work to completion High integrity and professionalism Compensation & Benefits: INEOS Styrolution offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Life and disability insurance. • A 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions. • Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits. The annual base salary for this position typically ranges between $103,249 and $129,062. Additionally, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus as part of their total compensation package. This salary range is an estimate based on candidate qualifications, operational needs, and business performance metrics. Actual compensation may vary above or below the stated range, as permitted by applicable laws. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At INEOS Styrolution, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. The Location: This opportunity is located in Naperville, IL We Have Great Chemistry We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees. We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization. Your INEOS Styrolution Recruitment Team #LI-ME1