Sr. Commercial Credit Analyst II
Columbia Bank New Jersey · Fair Lawn, NJ · 3 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Credits Analysis and Development
- Develops and analyzes credit information for use by lending and credit officers or committees in the making of lending decisions on new, renewal, or extension loans.
- Credit Analysis
- Reviews all pertinent credit and financial information.
- Analyzes financial statements.
- Prepares credit analysis memorandums to determine credit-worthiness of commercial loan applicants.
- Exercises conservative judgement in approving Commercial Credit transactions or making recommendations for approval of these transactions to higher authorities.
- Loan Officer Support
- Works directly with lending, business development and credit officers in structuring complex commercial borrowing transactions.
- Reviews Precision Lender reports to ensure that transactions meet required minimum return on equity and return on asset standards.
- Annual File Reviews
- Performs portfolio maintenance responsibilities such as the preparation of annual credit file reviews.
- Team Development
- Supervises and provides training to credit analysts.
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related field required.
- Minimum of 7 years experience as a Senior Commercial Credit Analyst required.
- Current or prior lending authority required.
- Working knowledge and understanding of commercial loan products, policies, procedures and federal regulations.
- Strong aptitude for figures and accuracy.
- Proven problem solving, decision making, underwriting and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applied accounting and finance concepts as well as proficiency in performing detailed financial analyses.
- Ability to work independently, effectively, and efficiently under time constraints.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments with good organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer software including MS Office applications and other specialized credit analysis and lending software.
- Integrity, initiative, and a proven work ethic.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx which are contributory.
- Bonus programs.
- Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP).
- Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (LTD&AD&D).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes Personal and Vacation Time.
- Paid Sick Time.
- Bank Holidays.
- Employees may participate in the 401k program.
Schedule
This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home, based on business needs. This arrangement may change without notice.