Sr. Commercial Credit Analyst

Parkside Financial Bank & Trust • Clayton, Missouri • Full Time

Posted on Tue, May 26, 2026

Parkside Financial Bank & Trust started in 2007 with four professionals and one big goal: to make business banking and wealth management more personal, more insightful, and more responsive. Today, we’re an independent partner for successful families and privately held businesses, bringing together banking, commercial lending, trust, and family office services in one place. From St. Louis to Denver to Bedford, we’ve grown with our clients to $1 billion in Bank assets and approximately $3.6 billion in Trust & Family Office assets under management. We’ve also been recognized as a Top Workplace in St. Louis for five consecutive years thanks to a team that’s Smart, Likeable, Entrepreneurial, and Dependable. If you like doing great work with great people, you’ll fit right in. Why Parkside? We are a fast-growing, high-trust team where you’ll do real work, learn quickly, and be genuinely valued. We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical professional to support the commercial lending function for our banking division, The Sr. Commercial Credit Analyst will focus on underwriting and ongoing credit analysis across CRE, C&I, and private equity-backed transactions, while ensuring compliance with loan policy and regulations. A Bachelor’s degree is required, along with 5 years of experience working in commercial credit. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform detailed financial statement analysis and spreading using LoanVantage
Evaluate creditworthiness across CRE, C&I and Private Equity-backed transactions
Prepare comprehensive credit memos for new loans, renewals and modification requests
Collaborate with Relationship Managers on deal evaluation and structuring
Monitor loan portfolios, including renewals, covenant compliance and risk ratings
Engage appraisers for CRE deals and review appraisals ordered
Ensure adherence to loan policy and regulatory requirements; identify and escalate emerging risks proactively
Participate in Loan Committee meetings and present analysis as needed
Maintain documentation and support credit-related projects and reporting

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of commercial credit experience
Bachelor’s degree required; finance, accounting or economics majors preferred
Experience with CRE, C&I and Private Equity sponsored-backed transactions preferred
Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft applications
Strong financial statement analysis and cash flow modeling skills
Experience preparing credit memos and underwriting recommendations

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to assess risk and interpret complex financial data
High attention to detail and organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ownership and independent decision-making
Willingness to learn and contribute to company’s financial growth and profitability

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Parkside is proud to offer competitive benefits for all our employees, including:

Competitive salary with bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k Plan + Employer Match
Employee Stock Options
Paid 4 Week Sabbatical Program, including $5,000 for travel, with every 5 years of employment
12-week Paid Maternity Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee charitable giving support
Company-paid parking & more!

Parkside Financial Bank & Trust provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that accommodates the diverse needs of all individuals. If you require any accommodations during the application process or while employed, please inform us so we can provide suitable assistance and modifications.
All employment offers are contingent until applicant successfully completes all necessary background checks and drug screens.

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