Commercial Credit Analyst

COMMERCIAL CREDIT ANALYST – Converse

DEPARTMENT: Loans

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: AVP Credit Department Manager

SUPERVISES: None

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for analyzing and monitoring credit worthiness of the bank’s commercial/ag clients. Analyzes financial statements, tax returns and bank references to evaluate the financial condition of individuals and businesses applying for credit with the bank. Recommends credit lines within the established bank guidelines.

DUTIES:

• Create financial historical spreads and pro-forma cash flows. Prepares spread sheets, reports, summaries and opinions for financial officers on new, renewal and existing loans
• Verify that loans will meet the required underwriting criteria for requested loan product
• Perform credit inquiries and analyze credit reports
• Analyze loan data on new, renewal and existing loans
• Assemble loan presentation packages for loan committee
• Attend and participate in loan committees
• Maintain loan committee minutes and submit monthly report to the Board of Directors
• Monitor loan policy exceptions and provide data for reporting to the Board of Directors
• Provide technical advice and assistance to loan officers as needed
• Provide back-up assistance to other loan officers as needed
• Other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Responsible to AVP Credit Department Manager for the fulfillment of duties assigned
• This position requires Bachelor’s Degree with a preference for Finance or Economics major. An equivalent level of combined experience and/or education will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in Finance, Banking or a related field is preferred
• General banking knowledge, specifically in the commercial/ag lending area would be helpful
• Basic computer skills and an attention to detail and accuracy required
• May be called on from time to time to participate with community organizations and community projects

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment
• Extended viewing of computer screens
• Moderate lifting up to 25 pounds
• Repetitive hand and arm movement