Work for FAME, work for Maine’s future.

FAME helps Maine families save for, access, and pay for higher education. FAME helps Maine businesses remain vital and thrive by providing innovative financial solutions. Our team is known for being easy to work with, adaptable, and committed to our customers. We’re looking for people who want to work for a bright future for Maine.

Benefits

  • Mission driven organization
  • A comprehensive benefits package:
    • Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners
    • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
    • Life insurance, short-term and Long-term disability insurance ~ no cost
    • Long-term care ~ no cost to you (and upgrade options available)
  • Earned time (12 vacation and 8 sick days in your first year of service and 15 vacation and 8 sick days after 1 year)
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Jury duty pay
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Lunch & Learn sessions
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness and activity programs with incentives (health and financial wellness programs)
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Direct access to supervisors and management to address issues and concerns

There are no openings at this time.

Openings

Credit Analyst

The Credit Analyst is responsible for the financial analysis of our commercial product loans of varying complexity and size. Identifying risk, reviewing requests for exceptions, and evaluating loan structure are all components of this role. The Credit Analyst is responsible for providing timely and accurate analysis of financial statements on commercial loans participating in FAME’s commercial lending products. This role will provide underwriting support for our commercial programs in accordance with loan policy and risk rating functions.

Analyzes all aspects of credit, prepares reports on findings, and makes recommendations on decisions and structure. The analyst is responsible for timely and up-to-date documentation in all loan files and systems. The ideal candidate will be a skilled analyst with experience in commercial loan underwriting. The ability to make interpretive analyses of financial statements and supporting documentation on new and existing commercial loans; prepare appropriate documentation to assist in the loan decision-making process. You will be required to review and analyze updated financial statements and supporting documentation on existing loans on at least an annual basis and make recommendations as appropriate regarding loan status and risk rating guidelines.

This full-time position offers an annual salary range of $60,000 – $72,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off (13 holidays, vacation, personal days and sick leave), health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, tuition benefits for employees, and a 457(b) retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.

Work Schedule and Location: Primarily based in our Augusta office location, with the ability to work a remote schedule after initial training and orientation.

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Women, minorities, veterans, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
FAME is a quasi-independent state agency that develops and administers programs related to the financing of both higher education and business in the state of Maine. FAME provides targeted financial tools, information, and solutions to help grow Maine’s economy and enable Maine residents to take advantage of opportunities to further their education.