Commercial Credit Analyst

Town & Country Credit Union; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Town & Country Credit Union seeks a detail-oriented Commercial Credit Analyst to join our collaborative lending operations team. You will support lenders by conducting thorough financial analysis and underwriting credit requests to ensure the financial health of our members and credit union.

Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, underwriting loans, collaborating with lenders on business activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing credit presentations, and supporting

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree (or equivalent) with four years' experience as a Credit Analyst.
• Solid understanding of lending principles and financial statement analysis.
• Analytical mindset capable of interpreting complex data and making credit recommendations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Abrigo credit software preferred.
• Team player with a sales-and-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data by inputting and organizing financial statements and tax returns to assess borrower conditions.
• Underwrite credit requests by evaluating performance ratios, cash flow, and risk ratings.
• Collaborate with Commercial Lenders to develop business activities and participate in on-site visits.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and monitor loan covenants.
• Prepare credit presentations and memos for Senior Management and Credit Committee.
• Support portfolio health through stress testing and reporting loan exposures.

Skills

Analytical mind

Communication skills

Team player

Lending principles

Financial statement analysis

Underwriting

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Abrigo credit software

Job description

Town & Country Credit Union is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, motivated Commercial Credit Analyst to join our collaborative lending operations team. If you have a sharp eye for financial data, enjoy uncovering the story behind the numbers, and want to play a critical role in supporting the growth of local farms, this role is for you!

What You'll Do

As a Commercial Credit Analyst, you'll be the backbone of our commercial lending process. You will support our lenders by conducting thorough financial analysis and underwriting credit requests. From evaluating risk to ensuring our loans remain compliant with regulations, your work ensures the financial health of both our members and the credit union.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze Financial Data: Input and organize financial statements and tax returns into analysis software to assess the financial trends and conditions of business and personal borrowers.
• Underwrite Credit Requests: Evaluate loan requests, determining performance ratios, cash flow feasibility, and the adequacy of risk ratings.
• Collaborate with Sales: Work alongside Commercial Lenders to develop business activities and occasionally join Loan Officers on site visits and presentations.
• Ensure Compliance: Recommend loan covenants, provide collateral valuations, and monitor the loan portfolio to ensure alignment with state and federal regulations.
• Prepare Credit Presentations: Complete comprehensive credit memos for submission to Senior Management and/or the Credit Committee for approval.
• Support Portfolio Health: Assist in portfolio stress testing and reporting on aggregate loan exposures while maintaining a working knowledge of BND and other government-sponsored programs.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate has:

• Education & Experience: A four-year college degree (or equivalent experience) with four years' experience as a Credit Analyst in a financial institution preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of lending principles, loan services, and financial statement analysis.
• Analytical Mindset: The ability to interpret complex data and make sound credit recommendations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written skills, with the ability to explain financial findings clearly to team members and management.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly master business-related computer systems and analysis software. Experience with Abrigo credit software is a plus.
• Team Spirit: A commitment to a "sales and service" culture, with the ability to recommend products that benefit our members.

Why Town & Country Credit Union?

At Town & Country Credit Union, our mission is positively impact those we serve. With over 170 professionals across 11 branches in Fargo, West Fargo, Minot, Kenmare, and Stanley, we are committed to delivering value to our members and fostering a supportive, purpose-driven workplace.

• We are guided by five core values:
• Do the right thing
• Operate with integrity
• Keep it simple
• Find a way to say yes
• Make a difference

If you connect with these values, you'll thrive here.

Benefits You'll Enjoy

Whether you're full-time or part-time, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and success:

1. Competitive pay
2. Paid holidays
3. Generous paid time off
4. "Dress for your day" dress code
5. Health, dental, and vision insurance
6. Life and disability insurance
7. Flexible spending accounts
8. 401(k) with employer contributions
9. Paid volunteer time
10. Tuition reimbursement
11. YMCA Corporate Membership Discount or Lifestyle Spending Account

If you're a motivated and service-oriented lending professional looking to grow your career with a purpose-driven credit union,

Town & Country Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.