Credit Risk - Credit Analyst Team Lead

Culture

Common sense has never been common. If it were, the world would be a different place. Things would run smoothly and on time. People would do what they say and say what they do. Everything would be fair, without all the small talk. And banks would only sell you what you need. When a banker looked at a client, they wouldn’t just see a number, they’d see a dad or a mom or a graduate or a business owner. Our Bankers understand the complexities of people’s lives and offer simple solutions.

About the role

Supervise, mentor and develop a team of credit analysts & provide guidance on complex credit evaluations
Review and pre-approve credit analyses, financial statements and full approval memos.
Maintain an active deal pipeline for yourself while continuing to assist the analysts
Perform portfolio-level analysis to assist in portfolio maintenance and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines and service-level expectations
Ensure credit decisions align with organizational risk guidelines and investment strategy
Ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and enterprise risk management frameworks
Provides leadership and direction to credit analysts, fostering consistency, accountability, and continuous development across the function.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and develop a team of credit analysts & provide guidance on complex credit evaluations
• Review and pre-approve credit analyses, financial statements and full approval memos.
• Maintain an active deal pipeline for yourself while continuing to assist the analysts
• Perform portfolio-level analysis to assist in portfolio maintenance and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines and service-level expectations
• Ensure credit decisions align with organizational risk guidelines and investment strategy
• Ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and enterprise risk management frameworks
• Provides leadership and direction to credit analysts, fostering consistency, accountability, and continuous development across the function

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required
• 4+ years of progressive experience in commercial credit analysis, underwriting, or portfolio management, preferably in commercial loans
• Demonstrated experience in complex financial analysis, including interpretation of financial statements, cash flow analysis, and risk assessment
• Prior experience providing guidance, mentorship, or leadership within a credit or lending team
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending practices, credit risk management, and banking regulations
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality analysis in a deadline-driven environment

Desired Skills

• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex financial information and identify key risk drivers
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, mentor, and develop team members
• Bilingual language skills
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly present credit analysis and recommendations to diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities aligned with established risk management frameworks
• Working knowledge of commercial banking products, credit structures, and portfolio management practices
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools, systems, and reporting platforms
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner cross-functionally to support business objectives
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality

Work Environment

We are a culture that believes that people are our greatest asset and are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in bringing clarity and simplicity to our associates (employees) and clients. Our decisions are made efficiently, fairly, and locally. Our success is directly tied to the communities we serve. It is equally important for us to look through the lens of our applicants and associates to identify their individual needs.

Benefits

• Insurance
• 401k
• Associate stock purchase program
• Paid time off
• Associate banking perks