Senior Credit Analyst

The Senior Credit Analyst with Plains Capital Bank is a recognized subject matter expert responsible for independently evaluating the financial condition and creditworthiness of complex commercial clients. This role exercises a high degree of autonomy in conducting advanced financial analysis and takes a proactive approach to mitigating risk within the assigned portfolio. In addition to core responsibilities, the Senior Credit Analyst provides guidance and mentoring to junior analysts, helping to build analytical capabilities across the team.

The role also acts as a trusted partner to relationship managers and credit officers by offering well-informed recommendations for structuring credits that align with the bank’s risk tolerance and regulatory expectations.

• Analyzes financial statements (including performance ratios) of all levels of quality to develop initial assessment by identifying strengths and weaknesses as pertaining to borrower’s historical operating performance.
• Prepares written analyses which include;
• credit investigation of the borrower and guarantors;
• economic and market conditions as they relate to the company, industry, and market area;
• in-depth historical financial analysis, including communicating with the borrower’s accountant to gain a better understanding of the company’s accounting practices;
• in-depth projection financial analysis, including the performance of “what if” scenarios that test the reasonableness of the projections;
• in-depth analysis of the secondary sources of repayment such as collateral;
• in-depth analysis of a guarantor’s financial position;
• strengths and weaknesses
• Collects and maintains industry data; researches industry specific information from outside sources, including conversations with the borrower, industry publications, references from other banks, credit agencies, as well as accessing information through the internet.
• Attends Loan Committee, Board Committees, as appropriate, to be available to answer questions regarding credit analysis as necessary.
• Participates in customer meetings as requested by officers (may require travel at times).
• Performs real estate appraisal reviews for lenders in all regions.
• Performs vehicle floor plan inspections and reports finding to lending management.
• Processes and establishes accountability pertaining to Commercial Loan Agreement requirements/covenants.
• May monitor periodic inspections pertaining to real estate construction projects – loan advances versus project completion.
• Mentor less experienced credit analysts.
• Other duties as required.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Able to work on-site, Monday - Friday in our Fort Worth, TX office
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required. Accounting or Finance degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in credit analysis required, preferably in commercial loans.
• Completion of a formal bank Credit Training program is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent PC skills, including word processing and spreadsheets via Microsoft Office products as well as custom applications and systems.
• Excellent analytical, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must be self-motivated with strong initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company

Plains Capital Bank was founded in 1988 by a group of young bankers who dreamed of bringing relationship banking to their hometown of Lubbock, Texas. With the acquisition of Plains National Bank, a Lubbock financial institution with one branch and approximately $198.8 million in assets, they began growing the bank one relationship at a time.

Over 30 years later, Plains Capital Bank has held fast to its…