Credit Analyst

As a Credit Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the Lending team by analyzing financial data, loan documentation, and risk profiles of current and prospective borrowers. Reporting to the Chief Lending Officer, you will ensure that credit decisions are informed, compliant, and aligned with the Bank's standards. This role provides an opportunity to interact with commercial real estate clients as a secondary point of contact, contributing directly to sound lending practices and strong client relationships.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and interpret credit information, leases, real estate appraisals, and investigative reports to assess creditworthiness of borrowers.
• Prepare comprehensive credit analysis packages and loan requests for review by the Internal Loan Committee.
• Review and monitor Commercial Real Estate Loan documentation at inception and throughout the loan lifecycle, including annual reviews.
• Assign and update credit risk ratings, ensuring timely tracking of reports, appraisals, and financial statements.
• Draft correspondence with clients to request financial information and support loan processing.
• Enter loan details into departmental systems, preparing recommendations for term sheets and loan offerings.
• Maintain compliance with all lending policies, regulatory requirements, and the Bank Secrecy Act/CIP procedures.
  

• Associate's degree or equivalent; bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of banking experience with formal credit training.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with lending software systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret financial statements, credit reports, and appraisal documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.