Small Business Credit Analyst

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Summary of the Job:

About This Role:

Conduct complete credit underwriting including: 

• Prepare accurate and timely loan presentation packets (credit memos) for new credit requests, loan renewals and annual reviews.
• Utilize abbreviated underwriting strategies on qualifying requests.
• Spread and analyze financial information (e.g. CPA prepared statements, tax returns, internal financial statements, etc.) for borrowers, guarantors and related entities. 

• Conduct the appropriate level of guarantor analysis to include: credit bureau reports, personal financial statements and tax returns. Spread and analyze personal guarantor cash flow and provide global cash flow analysis inclusive of all known contingent liabilities.
• Perform collateral analysis including margin/loan-to-value calculation.
• Determine the appropriate risk rating for credits using the FNNI risk rating matrix and appropriate verbiage to support the assigned rating.

• Process requests in a timely manner to ensure desired service levels and compliance requirements are met. 
• Research credit requests including related commitments, background on borrowing entities, analyze industry risks

Approve loan requests within individual designated lending authority.

Become proficient in all operations and procedures of the lending department and related computer systems including the bank’s mainframe system, nCino, and Credit Assessment.

Ensure compliance with loan policy and compliance standards, including the Bank’s BSA/AML program.  Complete all assigned compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls, as required.  Report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulation, as well as suspicious customer and/or account activity.

Provide exceptional customer service to staff, customers, and other related parties in support of the credit process. Work with internal and/or external customers to answer any questions and supply additional support needed to complete underwriting of loan applications.

Exhibit professional behavior and promote positive working relationships. Maintain regular and predictable attendance in alignment with departmental/divisional policy.

Maintain complete and accurate file documentation.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

Required:

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

• General understanding of financial statements, lending policies, procedures, practices, and documentation including cash flow and collateral analysis

• Ability to adapt and manage multiple deadlines is required

• Experience in credit analysis is preferred

Other Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
• Manage competing demands in a changing environment while working independently most of the time

• Follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance

• Proficient in PC operation and demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook

Compensation:

This role may have a specific starting pay within this range.

Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Work Environment:

Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401k, With Matching Contributions

• Time Off Programs

• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care

• Employee Banking

• Growth Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

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Equal Opportunity & Belonging:

FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

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FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

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Application Deadline:

All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.  Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.