Sr. Credit Analyst

(IL) Sr. Credit Analyst

Job Title: Senior Credit Analyst Department: Lending

Reports To: Deputy Chief Credit Officer FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Perform underwriting of loan requests and annual reviews. Assess and authorize credit

limits and monitor credit risk. Provide analysis of customer financial statements. Ensure

all data entry is accurate and complete.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Senior commercial credit analysts are responsible for assessing credit requests.
• Producing recommendations based on a variety of eligibility factors; this involves a

careful analysis of a client’s financial information, including income statements, tax

forms, cash flow history, and current debt.

• Senior commercial credit analysts assign credit requests a rating based on their

assessment of the probability of default by the client. Using this information along with

the proposed loan amount and terms, the risk to the lender can be determined and a final

recommendation given.

• Senior commercial credit analysts work closely with loan officers, to inform them about

loan policy and the results of the risk assessment.

• Senior commercial credit analysts may work with clients as well to verify information

and perform additional research on their financial history and future.

• Senior commercial credit analysts may also be responsible for working with clients after

a loan has been approved to evaluate past due accounts and manage collections.

• Ability to assess collateral values and credit risk and prepare written credit approval packages

and/or denial correspondence.

• Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of applicant request for loan and lines or credit.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a banking Commercial Credit Analyst required. 3+ years’

experience working with credit or loan evaluation preferred.

• Work independently on credit assessments.
• Customer service experience with both internal and external customers.

May assume other responsibilities and/or requirements as business objectives impose.

First Independence Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, veteran status, or other category protected by local, state, or federal law.

First Independence Bank offers competitive compensation and benefits which include: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. Also, 401(k) and paid time off.

You can email hr@firstindependence.com