Credit Analyst I - Regional Commercial Banking

Credit Analyst I

The Credit Analyst I is responsible for conducting in-depth industry and financial analysis of existing and potential borrowers. This job works cooperatively to support the Lending and Credit functions of the Bank.

Depth & Scope:

• Responsible for basic financial analysis of less complex loans/industries/Customers
• Work reviewed and monitored by lead staff
• Basic understanding of loan risk factors.
• May research industry specific information from outside sources, which may include conversation with Borrowers, industry publications, area libraries, references from other banks, credit agencies, as well as accessing information through the Internet
• May participate in Customer meetings and make direct inquiry for specific Customer information based on prior research, experience and knowledge (may require travel at times)
• Integral part of loan origination process. Responsible for performing underwriting analysis of Borrower's character, credit worthiness and financial condition
• Supports the lending function by providing analytical support
• May prepare insightful and timely approval memorandums for presentation to appropriate lending and credit authorities
• May analyze financial statements, management profiles, business and product cycles, cash flow ability, collateral, agings, etc. of future and existing Customers to identify trends, measure performance, assess financial strength and develop an assessment of credit risk
• May maintain credit files, monitor data such as updated financial statements and prepare updated analysis memos
• Monitors compliance with regulatory requirements
• May provide written analysis that identifies any deviations from the Company Commercial Loan Policy and becomes familiar with alternative structures in order to reduce credit risk
• Achieves operational performance standards in quality and timeliness

Education & Experience:

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ years related experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of credit and financial analysis techniques
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Developed PC skills including proficiency and capability in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of credit and Customer information
• Good interpersonal skills and team orientation

Physical Requirements:

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.