Credit Analyst I

Role Overview

• Collaborates with relationship managers in gathering and evaluating commercial credit related information on current and prospective customers by preparing written reports of analysis which include in-depth analysis of financial statements, historical and projection-based cash flow and ratio analysis, suggested credit structure, general industry analysis and identified risks.
• Reads, reviews, and understands various financial statements to include but not limited to; tax returns, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, agings, borrowing base certificates, debt schedules, equipment lists, credit bureau reports, and rent rolls.
• Prepares financial spreads for various types of commercial and real estate businesses and individuals acting as direct obligation borrowers or guarantors.
• Analyzes credit worthiness of commercial applicants and guarantors as appropriate by reviewing the loan application, spreading historical based financial statements, calculating cash flows, leverage, and liquidity ratios, evaluating collateral, conducting research on the borrower(s) and key industries, and identifying risks.
• Analyzes findings and authors a comprehensive report of analysis using a mix of data analysis (charts, formulas, graphs, etc.) and written narrative.
• Evaluates credit quality and suggests proper risk rating based on analysis of most recent financial information.
• Possesses proficiency relative to credit transactions and analytical skills sufficient to enable independent underwriting of commercial requests for streamlined to moderate complexity requests with moderate guidance from immediate manager.
• Ensures compliance to applicable regulations and keeps up-to-date with changes in federal regulations and FIB credit policy requirements.
• Assists the Relationship Manager in the preparation of reports for quarterly monitoring of classified and criticized commercial relationships.
• Completes financial performance metric covenant testing utilizing prepared financial spreads.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or related field required or 4-6 years of banking experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Less than 1 year experience in a similar position required
• Commercial banking experience preferred
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with financial spread software.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Child Care Assistance Program for eligible dependent(s).
• Exercise reimbursement program for employees.