Commercial Credit Analyst-Broadly Syndicated Lending

Stifel Financial Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stifel Financial Corp. is seeking a Credit Analyst to support Commercial Lenders and Portfolio Managers. You will analyze borrower financials, build cash flow models, and contribute to credit memorandums and risk ratings.

You will assist in managing a commercial loan portfolio, keeping financial statements and compliance certificates current, and preparing Bank Board reports. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Analyze business financial statements and create cash flow models to support loans and renewals.
• Prepare credit evaluation memorandums, annual and quarterly reviews, and risk ratings.
• Monitor a commercial loan portfolio and ensure timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business financial statements and create cash flow models to be utilized in support of new and existing commercial loans, renewal requests, and amendments.
• Assist in the preparation of credit evaluation memorandums, annual and quarterly reviews, and accurate and timely risk ratings.
• Assist in the ongoing management and monitoring of a commercial loan portfolio.
• Ensure that certain financial statements and compliance certificates are up-to-date.
• Maintain knowledge of borrowers and collateral through financial research and data analysis.
• Assist in preparation of monthly Bank Board of Directors reports providing a summary of commercial relationships.
• May assist with overarching Corporate Banking projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cash flow modeling

Credit evaluation

Communication skills

Portfolio monitoring

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Why Stifel

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.

Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel,where success meets success.

What You'll Be Doing

The Credit Analyst will provide support to the Commercial Lenders and Portfolio Managers with emphasis on financial analysis in determining the creditworthiness of a borrower. The Credit Analyst will have exposure to both private and public companies over a wide variety of industries, cash flow and other types of lending, and direct and syndicated loan opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Analyze business financial statements and create cash flow models to be utilized in support of new and existing commercial loans, renewal requests, and amendments.
• Assist in the preparation of credit evaluation memorandums, annual and quarterly reviews, and accurate and timely risk ratings.
• Assist in the ongoing management and monitoring of a commercial loan portfolio.
• Ensure that certain financial statements and compliance certificates are up-to-date.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the soundness of borrowers and collateral through financial research, including evaluating financial statements and analyzing third party data.
• Assist in preparation of monthly Bank Board of Directors reports providing a summary of commercial relationships.
• May assist with overarching Corporate Banking projects.

What You'll Bring

• Self-motivated with strong work ethic.
• Strong ability to effectively communicate (written and oral).
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Strong ability to produce high quality work products independently and as part of a collegial team.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or equivalent experience
• Minimum required: 0-2 years of commercial credit analyst work or related experience

Licenses & Credentials

• Minimum Required: None

Systems & Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

About Stifel

Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Stifel’s bank and trust companies are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. If you would like more information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity rights and protections, please review the following information: Know Your Rights.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.