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

Senior Commercial Credit Analyst

FAME is seeking a knowledgeable, driven, and compassionate individual to join the Credit Team as a Senior Commercial Credit Analyst. The primary responsibilities of this position include providing underwriting support for our commercial loan programs in accordance with loan policy. This role analyzes all aspects of credit, prepares reports on findings, and makes recommendations regarding decisions and structure. It is also responsible for managing workflow through the credit process and acting as a mentor to other credit analysts, as well as serving as a point of contact for other business staff.

This individual serves as a backup for the Senior Credit and Risk Officer, supporting functions including, but not limited to, managing relationships with internal and external partners as they relate to credit policy and program requirements, monitoring certain risk factors, preparing and presenting reports, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

This full-time position offers an annual salary range of $75,000–$95,000, 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 an 8% employer contribution.

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

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Commercial Loan Officer – Contract Position

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Loan Officer for a 6- to 12-month contract term to support our lending team by analyzing credit requests, closing commercial loans, reviewing and approving commercial loan insurance requests, servicing a commercial loan portfolio, and assisting with programmatic work. This position will also involve negotiating with lenders and/or borrowers to properly structure loan and loan insurance requests and presenting them to appropriate staff and/or FAME boards with recommendations for action.

This role requires a proactive, organized, and collaborative individual who is comfortable navigating complex commercial loans and working with multiple stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the timely delivery and success of multiple credit and loan insurance requests.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, managing multiple priorities, and has commercial lending experience.

This is an independent contractor position, and the following documents are required upon offer acceptance:

  • Form W-9
  • Certificate of Insurance

The successful candidate will meet the following minimum education, experience, and work requirements:

  • Proven experience (typically 3–5+ years) in banking, with a background in complex commercial loans, preferably in a consulting or contract capacity
  • Demonstrated experience servicing commercial loan portfolios and presenting loans to stakeholders, including board-level audiences
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with multi-layer deal structures and business analysis practices strongly preferred
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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.