Credit Analyst II

Quincy, MA
· Credit & Small Business Underwriting

Job Type

Full‑time

The Credit Analyst II is responsible for performing in‑depth credit and financial statement analysis to assess and evaluate the financial condition of businesses that have obtained or seek to obtain credit from the bank, with minimal assistance from Credit Leadership. Preparation of written credit analysis/reviews on credits ranging from $250M and higher. Will also note any deviations from the Loan Policy and Loan Covenants as appropriate.

Along with other Credit Department staff, reviews appraisal and environmental reports.

• With minimal assistance from Credit Manager, spread and analyze financial statements and supplementary information. Performs detailed evaluation of customer’s credit capacities as well as provide detailed reports outlining the financial condition of prospective and present borrowers. The individual must possess knowledge and experience to perform a highly detailed analysis of a customer’s Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flow, and tax returns.
• Reviews trends in the customer’s business, comparing past years, and assessing covenant compliance. Reviews industry trends, assess collateral, initiate credit inquiries, and assess guarantor position.
• Assesses creditworthiness within the proposed structure and ensure adherence to loan policy and risk management goals of the bank, with identification of any deviation from policy.
• Proposes recommendations (structure or otherwise) to mitigate identified risks. Discuss findings with Credit Manager and lending staff to communicate recommendations as to loan structure as to enhance credit quality both on an individual and portfolio basis.
• Reviews legal documentation key loan and approval terms, identify and test covenants. Maintains related trackers as required.
• Performs periodic loan reviews for existing, commercial real estate, commercial, and construction loans.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to other credit underwriting staff including integration and assistance with implementing new credit related technology and reporting.
• Participates in customer meetings as requested by lending staff.
• Orders, tracks, and reviews real estate appraisals and environmental reports under the direct supervision of a Credit Manager.
• Prepares various periodic reports with respect to the loan portfolio.
• Ensures credit source documents, information, and analyses are properly saved / filed. Assist with integration and testing of new credit and electronic filing systems and technologies as needed.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships and communication within the Credit Department, other departments, and clients to enhance customer service.
• Assembles and distributes Loan Approval Committee packages as requested. Writes Loan Approval Committee minutes as requested.
• Other duties as determined.
• Complete all internal Bank training as assigned and required.
• Adhere to the Bank’s privacy and data security policies including but not limited to safeguarding of sensitive information and complying with relevant regulations to protect non‑public information.
• Exhibit the ability and desire to embrace and enhance the Bank culture.

Consider this description to be the foundation of your job, not its boundaries. Expect to participate in internal and external training sessions and activities not described here which enhance the quality of service to the client.

May guide and provide training to other analysts as needed or requested.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.
  
  A.) from four‑year college or university in economics, accounting, business or finance (or its equivalent through specialized education in credit analysis).
• Strong PC skills are required…