Credit Analyst II - Regional Commercial Banking

About the role

The Credit Analyst II role is centered on Regional Commercial Borrowers, specifically businesses with annual revenues under $250 million. These organizations span a diverse range of industries and sectors, including manufacturers, distribution companies and retailers, general non-profits, service providers, and investment commercial real estate borrowers. The position functions as part of a team of underwriters dedicated to covering the New England Market's geography. Analyst responsibilities include comprehensive underwriting for both new and existing clients, as well as portfolio management tasks such as monitoring financial covenants and interim trends. This position collaborates closely to support the Lending and Credit functions within the Bank.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial analysis of moderately complex loans/industries/Customers
• Works more independently but under the guidance and review of lead staff
• Good understanding of loan risk factors
• Researches industry specific information from outside sources, which may include conversation with Borrowers, industry publications, area libraries, references from other banks, credit agencies, as well as accessing information through the Internet
• Participates in Customer meetings and make direct inquiry for specific Customer information based on prior research, experience and knowledge (may require travel at times)
• Integral part of loan origination process. Responsible for performing underwriting analysis of Borrower's character, credit worthiness and financial condition
• Supports the lending function by providing analytical support
• Prepares insightful and timely approval memorandums for presentation to appropriate lending and credit authorities
• Thoroughly analyzes financial statements, management profiles, business and product cycles, cash flow ability, collateral, agings, etc. of future and existing Customers to identify trends, measure performance, assess financial strength and develop an assessment of credit risk
• May prepare complete written analysis with appropriate recommendations for approval, denial and alternative structure when necessary
• May maintain credit files, monitor data such as updated financial statements and prepare updated analysis memos
• Monitors compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provides written analysis that identifies any deviations from the Company Commercial Loan Policy and becomes familiar with alternative structures in order to reduce credit risk
• Achieves operational performance standards in quality and timeliness

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years related experience required
• Developed knowledge of credit and financial analysis techniques
• Exhibits the ability to gather, consolidate, analyze and summarize data to provide well-considered recommendations on an increasingly independent basis
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Developed PC skills including demonstrated proficiency and capability in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of credit and Customer information
• Good interpersonal skills and a team orientation

Pay

$29.75 - $44.50 USD. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

Schedule

40 hours per week. Work Location: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America.