AVP, Senior Credit Analyst — Growth & Risk Leader

Socket.dev; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid parking

Health and wellness benefits

Training and professional development

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

First Western Trust in Bozeman, MT seeks an AVP, Senior Credit Analyst to lead underwriting, portfolio oversight, and credit process coordination in an in-office role. The position supports revenue growth through sound analysis, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires experience in lending and credit, strong analytical skills, and the ability tomentor junior staff while maintaining high credit quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of lending, underwriting, and/or credit experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with banking and credit software and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and analyze complex loan requests, renewals, and modifications, ensuring credit quality and alignment with client needs.
• Coordinate all stages of the credit process—from client outreach and document collection to loan application, approval, closing, and onboarding.
• Maintain the loan portfolio through proactive administration, including tracking past dues, maturing loans, covenants, exceptions, and annual reviews.
• Support cross-selling by identifying new lending opportunities for existing clients and introducing additional bank products.
• Collaborate with Relationship Bankers and internal teams to support new business development for existing and prospective clients.
• Provide training and guidance to Credit Analysts and Loan Associates, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Client servicing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field

Tools

CRM systems

Banking software

Job description

First Western Trust in Bozeman, MT seeks an AVP, Senior Credit Analyst to lead underwriting, portfolio oversight, and credit process coordination in an in-office role. The position supports revenue growth through sound analysis, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires experience in lending and credit, strong analytical skills, and the ability tomentor junior staff while maintaining high credit quality and regulatory compliance.