Senior Credit Officer

Overview

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

• Careers with a purpose- stand for something!
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model – flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including:
  Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• CoBank University robust curriculum – associate training and development, including higher education tuition reimbursement
• Outstanding 401k – up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution
• Time-Off Packages – Vacation 15+ days, 10 Paid Sick Days, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Community Impact – United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups – creating a culture of diversity and inclusion

At CoBank, Senior Credit Officer develops credit-structuring alternatives for large account transactions. Assists lending or leasing staff with managing the banking relationship with large accounts by providing credit analysis and financial structuring alternatives. Approves credit actions within prescribed credit limits. Provides leadership and guides the work of credit analysts. Adds value to account relationships and supports the achievement of profitability and credit quality goals through interactions with staff and customers.

• Works with lending or leasing staff as appropriate to structure financial proposals to support complex credit arrangements for large accounts. Conceptualizes and formulates financial strategy to accomplish customer's credit needs. Manages resources from various sources. Designs creative and innovative financing packages.
• Assists with negotiations concerning the packaging of credit arrangements. Consults with lending or leasing staff and provides coaching on negotiation strategy, financing approaches, or other specific credit issues.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of credit analyses and credit investigations to ensure the application of a relevant and thorough approach. Provides direction and guidance to credit analysts on general research issues. Understands and follows bank guidelines, policies, and procedures for the preparation and presentation of credit information.
• Monitors credit quality of accounts to identify emerging trends and ensure ongoing compliance with covenants. Notifies lending, leasing, and / or credit staff of emerging issues as appropriate.
• Assists with internal research and analysis, provides statistical reports, and verifies information. Prepares and delivers presentations on topics as assigned.
• Develops and utilizes computerized spreadsheets, programs, and other automated tools for credit analysis, special projects, or presentations.
• Approves or recommends credits for approval based on research and analysis completed by credit analysts.
• Maintains expertise in assigned industries or market sectors. Keeps abreast of industry trends and competitive environment.

• Provides coaching and consultation on credit analysis, financing techniques, and other matters related to the delivery of credit.
• Develops in depth innovative credit skills.
• Participates in special projects, and performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or relevant discipline
• Eight (8) or more years of credit experience in banking industry; or appropriate combination of education and experience.

• Advanced knowledge of complex lending, financial structuring and credit arrangements, and bank products.
• Advanced knowledge of credit and financial analysis, including cash flow analysis, balance sheet analysis, profitability, liquidity, and solvency analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), taxation, legal forms of organizations, and business law.
• Advanced knowledge of financial modeling techniques and preparation of pro…