2607-9 Credit Analyst

Tnbankers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tnbankers in Nashville is seeking a Credit Analyst to assess credit risk and support lending activities for commercial and consumer clients. You will analyze customer financial data, prepare memos, and recommend credit structures compliant with bank policy.

You will collaborate with Relationship Managers, ensure accuracy, and stay current with regulations, completing required training to uphold high ethical standards in a banking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a commercial credit analyst within the banking industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analyses, including gathering, analyzing, and interpreting credit information for new and existing customers.
• Prepare detailed financial analyses with customer financial information and Bank underwriting standards and requirements, assessing risk in extending credit and identifying mitigants.
• Evaluate financial information and communicate results to respective Relationship Manager.
• Underwrite credit memos and annual reviews; assist in preparing credit packages.
• Provide credit structure and pricing recommendations based on analyses.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal business partners.
• Ensure all work is performed with accuracy and efficiency, and within the timeframe necessary.
• Complete other projects/reports assigned by Senior Credit Analyst or Chief Credit Officer.
• Stay up to date on all regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to Credit Administration duties and responsibilities. Complete all assigned training and development modules and seek out additional relevant professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrate and communicate the Bank’s commitment to a culture of professionalism, compliance, high ethical standards, integrity, and respect.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

Excel

Communication skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Outlook

Word

Banking knowledge

Underwriting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

The Credit Analyst position is responsible for providing credit analysis and support for lending activities of the Bank. This position analyzes credit information to determine risk involved in lending money to commercial and consumer customers, within the parameters of the Bank’s loan policy. This position reports to the Senior Credit Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analyses, including gathering, analyzing, and interpreting credit information for new and existing customers.
• Prepare detailed financial analyses with customer financial information and Bank underwriting standards and requirements, assessing risk in extending credit and identifying mitigants.
• Evaluate financial information and communicate results to respective Relationship Manager.
• Underwrite credit memos and annual reviews; assist in preparing credit packages.
• Provide credit structure and pricing recommendations based on analyses.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal business partners.
• Ensure all work is performed with accuracy and efficiency, and within the timeframe necessary.
• Complete other projects/reports assigned by Senior Credit Analyst or Chief Credit Officer.
• Stay up to date on all regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to Credit Administration duties and responsibilities. Complete all assigned training and development modules and seek out additional relevant professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrate and communicate the Bank’s commitment to a culture of professionalism, compliance, high ethical standards, integrity, and respect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a commercial credit analyst within the banking industry.

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of corporate structures, tax returns, and financial statement analysis.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial data metrics including balance sheets, income and cash flow statements, and ratio analyses.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with accuracy and efficiency in managing multiple assigned duties.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.
• Professional and articulate verbal communication skills, both in person and via telephone.
• Exceptional writing skills, demonstrating clarity and accuracy in vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation in all written correspondence and documentation.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Ability to understand and leverage tools, systems and applications used in day-to-day functions, such as Excel, Outlook, Word, and other software specific to the bank and credit administration department.
• Proven time management and organizational skills; able to effectively handle multiple priorities while maintaining a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.