Credit Analyst - CBG

A corporate banking analyst primarily supports the relationship managers within a corporate banking division by conducting in-depth financial analysis of corporate clients, assessing credit risks, preparing credit packages, monitoring existing loans, and assisting in the acquisition and retention of clients, essentially playing a crucial role in managing the bank's exposure to corporate borrowers while facilitating new business opportunities.

• Loan Processing:
  • Collect necessary documents from clients and maintain well organized credit files.
  • Spread financial statements or tax returns to generate relevant ratios including DCRs under the supervision of a portfolio manager.
  • Assist in loan closing and funding including obtaining signatures on loan documents according to the Bank’s procedures.
  • Prepare credit memos that are simple or with minor complexity; and present credit memos to appropriate lending authority for approval.

• Loan Maintenance/Monitoring:
  • Monitor loan covenants and conditions per loan agreements and report violations to portfolio managers or relationship managers.
  • Prepare simple credit memos to report covenant/condition violations and to approve modifications and to make cash secured loans.
  • Process daily line advances for lines of credit and follow up on expired insurance policies.
  • Prepare various internal reports and payments such as LAR, monthly G/L certification, and invoices.
  • Conduct site visits and on-site interviews under the supervision of a portfolio manager.

• Compliance:
  • Comply with regulatory requirements including Reg B, HMDA, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, and USA Patriot Act, CRA, Privacy, and Security.
  • Comply with the Bank’s security program, including but not limited to:
  • Review and comply with the End-User Computing Agreement.
  • Acquire good knowledge on functions and usage of computer systems as related to the assigned job functions.
  • Be current and knowledgeable in industry’s trend in safeguarding the Bank against confidential data leak, identity theft, fraudulent activities, and computer security threats.
  • Reports suspicious activities to manager, Chief Risk Officer or Information Security Officer.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Provide administrative support to loan officers, portfolio managers, relationship managers.
  • Seek opportunities to grow relationship with customers.
  • Participate in community organizations and/or events to help the Bank meet its CRA Objectives.
  • Assume additional duties as requested
• Keep abreast of industry changes, local economic, financial and legislative events which may have an impact on commercial lending activities.
• Analyze cash flow, liquidity, profitability, leverage and other financial ratios and be able to come to various conclusions, including evaluation of collateral and other relevant credit information.
• Prepare loan presentations that include all pertinent information associated with the overall risk of the loan, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of borrower’s surrounding credits.
• Recommend or deny loan requests in conformance with banking regulations and Bank’s loan policies and procedures.
• Gather documents to perfect the security interest in collateral, if applicable.
• Detect early warning signs of problem loans and immediate notification to a supervisor, Chief Credit Administrator, Loan Review, or Loan Servicing.
• Monitor loan covenants and conditions per loan agreement and report any violation to manager.
• Assist in loan closing and funding including obtaining signatures on loan documents according to the Bank’s procedures.
• Analyze collateral values and insurance coverage.
• Collect loan accounts and overdraft information.
• Submit reports of calls made and document customer contact.
• Meet customers regularly and seek opportunities to grow relationship.
• Conduct site visits and on-site interviews under the supervision of a portfolio manager.
• Comply with regulatory requirements including but not limited to: Reg B, HMDA, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, and USA Patriot Act, CRA, Privacy, and Security.
• Comply with the Bank’s security program, including but not limited to:
  • Review and comply with the End-User Computing Agreement.
  • Acquire good knowledge on functions and usage of computer systems as related to the assigned job functions.   
  • Be current and knowledgeable in industry’s trend in safeguarding the Bank against confidential data leak, identity theft, fraudulent activities, and computer security threats.
  • Reports suspicious activities to manager, Chief Risk Officer or Information Security Officer.
• Mentor junior lending staff.
• Occasional local travel is required, as may participate in client meetings with Relationship Managers.
• Participate in community organizations and/or events to help the Bank meet its CRA Objectives.
• All other reasonable duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Education/Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related equivalent experience

Prior Experience

• 1-2 years of Experience

Skills

• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined, with the ability to work effectively with little supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills; including the ability to clearly understand complex concepts.
• Good analytical ability
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

The salary range for this full-time position is $26.45 Hourly - $28.85 Hourly + bonus + benefits

Salary ranges are determined based on qualifications, level, and location.

Exact compensation may vary based on your skills and experience.