204 - Commercial Underwriting East Monocacy - Credit Analyst II

First United Bank & Trust; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Credit Analyst II to enhance its commercial credit underwriting function. This role involves preparing financial analyses, risk rating recommendations, and ensuring compliance with loan policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced knowledge of banking regulations, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Join a team committed to enriching customer experiences while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health care, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO. If you are passionate about finance and community involvement, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

12 paid holidays

Health Care, Dental and Vision

401(k) with employer match

Company Wellness Program

Company Stock program after 1 year

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Performance Reviews and Salary Increases

Volunteer Days

Personal Days

Family Sick Days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of banking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statement spreads and analyze collateral valuations.
• Underwrite commercial loans and assess compliance with loan policy.

Skills

Advanced reading skills

Advanced writing skills

Mathematics skills

Interpersonal relations

Financial statement analysis

Risk rating skills

Loan structuring skills

Time management skills

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

High School Diploma with banking experience

Tools

Loan management software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

204 - Commercial Underwriting East Monocacy - Credit Analyst II

First United Bank, Operations Center, 12892 Garrett Highway, Oakland, Maryland, United States of America Req #841

For more than a century, First United has served the financial needs of our personal and business
customers throughout Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania. We care about our communities,
seek to understand what drives our customers and create customized solutions to meet their needs.
Our mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, coworkers and shareholders through an
unparalleled commitment to the client experience and passionate involvement in the community.

204 - Credit Quality East - Credit Analyst II

Job Reporting Relationships

Supervised by: Regional Credit Officer-Central, East or West

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training: A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study is preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree consideration will be given to individuals with a High School Diploma and a minimum of two to three years of directly related banking experience is required along with specialized financial analysis training. Obtain and maintain appropriate Bank Product Knowledge Certification.

Skill(s): Advanced reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and effective communicative skills; above average knowledge of current lending, appraisal, and loan review regulations and banking regulations, procedures, and operations; advanced ability to analyze and interpret financial statements; advanced risk rating skills; loan structuring, covenanting and conditioning skills; knowledge of concentration risk and pricing philosophy; strongPC skills, including spreadsheet software and loan management software; advanced time management skills; technical skills sufficient to assist in training of Credit Analyst I(s); visual and auditory skills; valid driver’s license.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of directly related banking experience required.

General Responsibilities

The Credit Analyst II is responsible for ensuring an effective and efficient commercial credit underwriting function by preparing financial statement spreads; providing detailed analysis & risk rating recommendations for both proposed commercial loan requests and the Bank’s top aggregate commercial relationships; analyzing collateral valuations; and assessing compliance to loan policy; and providing alternative solutions through structure, conditions and covenants to mitigate risk.

• Provides consistent, quality narratives of financial analysis including but not limited to discussion of financial condition, cash flow & balance sheet trends, ratio analysis, loan pricing review, peer & industry comparisons, and collateral assessment.
• Accurately completes spreads financial statements and tax returns for commercial clients as assigned.
• Underwrites commercial loans while addressing repayment capacity, secondary repayment sources, credit report factors, risk assessment, covenants, conditions and collateral analysis within loan presentation.
• Works in conjunction with commercial lending staff to prepare loan submission packages for new money requests, modifications, and collateral substitutions/releases to facilitate sound credit decisions.
• Assesses loan proposals for Bank and Regulatory policy compliance. Assures all exceptions are appropriately identified and mitigated within loan presentations.
• Provides alternative recommendations to loan structure, covenants and conditions to mitigate credit risk as deemed appropriate.
• Approves commercial loans and ACHs within designated lending authority to credit worthy borrowers.
• Recommends appropriate risk ratings for new requests, ACHs, and existing loan relationship to support the ongoing risk management of the Bank.
• Completes annual relationship reviews for the Bank’s top aggregate commercial loan relationships, all open, revolving commitments and ACHs. Analyzes financial trends, payment history, compliance to loan covenants, and market / economic conditions to assess ongoing credit risk and evaluates / provides recommendations for risk ratings and renewal of open commitments and ACHs.
• Provides financial updates to Criticized Asset Reports on a quarterly basis. Reviews lending staff updates within reports to recommend any needed risk rating adjustments.
• Orders appraisals, completes appraisal reviews within designated authority, and conducts collateral evaluations to assure loan to value meets both policy and regulatory requirements. (on an “as needed” basis)
• Clear real estate secured loans to close by reviewing environmental reports, property condition reports, flood certifications and appraisal values to assure compliance with loan approvals and policies.
• Provides technical support and assists in training of Credit Analyst I and Administrative Analyst.
• Participates in the administration of the Bank’s commercial underwriting software and provides recommends for process improvements, as designated by Commercial Underwriting team.
• Works on special projects as assigned by a Credit Analyst III, Regional Credit Officer or member of Executive Management.
• Maintains a good working relationship with bank employees within Commercial Underwriting as well as all other departments within the organization. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, as well as motivated to work as a team player to contribute to the success of the department and in turn, the organization.
• Superior communication skills are necessary between various lines of business within the organization to be a cohesive team and properly monitor/address credit risk within the loan portfolio.
• Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the work place.
• Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, etc.; ensures that the department and all personnel adhere to the same.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ancillary Duties

• Actively represents the Bank in public relations and related community activities.
• Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances.

Job Location

Hybrid - Operations Center and various outside locations

Equipment/Machines

• Telephone
• Printer
• Copy machine
• Calculator

Full Time Employment Benefits: Fulltime hourly-paid employees will be provided 12-days of Paid Time Off (PTO), that is accrued 1-day for each month worked. After the completion of 90-days of employment accrued PTO can be used for any purpose including being paid for absences or vacation time. At the end of the first year of employment, any unused PTO will be converted to the employee’s sick time accrual. Sick time will begin accruing effective on the employees first year anniversary up to 120 days. At that point, PTO is no longer available; and any paid absence will be eligible under the sick, vacation, personal and family sick pay policy. After one year of service the employee is eligible for their annual vacation benefit.

Salaried-paid employees are not eligible for PTO and accrue paid sick days at 1-day per month; and any vacation time that has been approved for the 1 st year of employment.

12 paid holidays, 2 Personal days, 2 Family Sick days, 2 Volunteer Days after completion of 90 days of employment. Eligible for Health Care, Dental and Vision (single and family) the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. 401(k) eligible on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment with employer match available. Company Wellness Program. Company Stock program available after 1 year of employment. Annual Performance Reviews completed, and salary increase amount given based on individual performance.

This position is salary and not eligible for overtime.

Salary Range

Minimum: $46,000

Maximum: $101,200

First United Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. First United Bank & Trust is a drug-free workplace.

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