Analyst, Commercial Lending Operations

COMPANY

DESCRIPTION:

Forbright is a nationwide full-service bank and commercial lender focused on helping to build a brighter future for our clients and the communities we serve. Forbright is committed to exceptional client service by providing seamless, innovative personal banking services to depositors and creative financing solutions to visionary middle market businesses and investors in healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and other industries.

COMPANY CULTURE:
We are a dynamic, high energy, fun, and fast-paced organization that has an exciting growth trajectory, meaningful mission, and embedded responsible practices into our daily interactions. We offer our team members a culture of collaboration, inclusion, flexibility, recognition, and giving back. We look to hire individuals that are passionate about our mission, and who are motivated, customer and results-oriented, innovative, adaptable, and thoughtful.

COMPANY MISSION:
We are a mission-driven institution. We operate a sound dynamic institution that is well capitalized, liquid, profitable and uses best practices to manage risk and assure compliance with laws and regulations. We use Forbright's capital, capabilities, innovation, and expertise to help our clients succeed and contribute broadly to building a brighter future.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Analyst, Commercial Lending Operations, has an active role in monitoring the Bank's commercial lending portfolio through data analysis, reporting, and testing of loan data. This role works closely with multiple stakeholder groups across the organization, including each of the commercial lending teams, data & reporting, finance, internal audit, and more.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Analyze, investigate, and summarize loan transactions across various loan products

* Manage Lending Operations JIRA queue for weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting needs

* Assist in populating our internal loan management system with pertinent information

* Assist in designing and testing new reports, dashboards, and other tools for deployment to lending teams

* Attend meetings with working group members and other key stakeholders

* Assist in audit requests and facilitate responses between commercial lending teams and internal as well as external auditors

* Assist in drafting lending procedures and diagramming workflows for training pages

* Assist in the coordination, communication, and training required for changes in systems, reporting, or procedures

* Assist in testing new features for our internal loan management system

* Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another quantitative degree

* Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial lending required

* Previous intern experience during undergraduate studies preferred

* Familiarity with JIRA and Power

BI are preferred

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

* Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills

* Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented

* Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

* Can work independently and within a team; solution-oriented with a collaborative approach

$70,000 - $85,000 a year

The pay range for this position is above. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience $70,000 (entry level qualifications) to $85,000 (highly experienced).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are capable of performing their job position. Work is primarily conducted in an office setting while certain positions may allow for remote work through the use of technology at management discretion. The functions described below are representative of those to successfully perform duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required for extended periods of time to:

* Remain in a stationary position

* Use hands and fingers

* Utilize a computer monitor with visual acuity

* Operate technology or other office machinery such as printers, scanners, etc.

* Communicate clearly verbally and/or in writing with others

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
For Forbright Bank to remain efficient and nimble as a growing organization, team members are expected to exhibit a high level of flexibility regarding any duties that may be situationally assigned outside of this job description.

PERKS/BENEFITS:

* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

* 4 weeks PTO

* 401k + company match

* Metro Smart Trip benefits ($50/mo)

* Remote or hybrid work schedules for most positions

* Incentives for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.

* Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect…