Commercial Credit Analyst

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSUMMARYThis position has the primary responsibility of facilitating the commercial loan department by providing financial statements and comprehensive written credit analysis. The individual will have the skills necessary to independently prepare comprehensive loan presentations and annual reviews, analyze financial statements, prepare thorough financial and cash flow analysis, prepare and evaluate financial projections and regularly monitor customer financial performance. This individual must also be a self-starter and able to effectively communicate and collaborate with commercial lenders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepares thoughtful, informative and well-written loan presentation write-ups on a timely basis for the commercial bankersPrepares spreadsheets and summaries for commercial bankers on new, renewal and existing commercial loan customersPerforms detailed research and financial analysis on commercial customers, guarantors, and industry/economic conditionsPrepares and evaluates financial projections and performs stress tests under various economic conditions to determine potential impact on credit riskSuggests loan covenants, terms and conditionsSuggests risk rates for credits to commercial bankersEvaluates and reports to the Commercial Loan Administrator any deviations in the quality of the credit file systemCommunicates and interfaces with Commercial Loan Administrator and commercial bankersCompiles relationship data for the commercial loan departmentMonitors adherence to ongoing financial covenant compliance Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Commercial Loan Administrator COMPLIANCE/REGULATORY: Each employee should be aware of, and responsible for, assuring their work complies with all Federal and State banking laws and regulations and, Bank policies and procedures.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be detail oriented, possess superior written and verbal communication skills, possession strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact professionally with co-workers; possess strong commercial credit and risk analysis skills and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting and commercial credit principles, policies and procedures is required. 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.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: B.S./B.A.- Business Administration - Accounting/Finance/Economics preferable. Three to four years of progressive credit analysis experience or commercial lending experience, or other comparable experience in a bank or financial services environment.INTERPERSONAL/BEHAVIORAL/COMMUNICATION: Must possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to work within a team-oriented environment will be required. Must be a self-starter and must be able to multitask and work under certain time pressures; must be able to set priorities.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, percentages, ratios and discounts without difficulty. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to comprehend and analyze complex financial relationships and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form. TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong PC skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer and Baker Hill financial statement analysis software (or other spreadsheet analysis software). Competency in the use of the ITI system, or comparable centralized processing system, is required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Member FDICEqual Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V

Created: 2025-04-03