Commercial Credit Analyst III

Park National Corporation; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Park National Corporation in Cleveland, TN seeks a senior credit analyst to apply credit culture and policies, compile financial data, and underwrite loan requests with independent judgment. The role focuses on cash flow analysis, collateral, industry risk, and repayment capacity to support lending decisions.

You will collaborate with Commercial Lenders, prepare risk assessments, develop covenants, supervise junior analysts, review appraisals, and assist in regulatory reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Finance preferred.
• High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Apply the bank's credit policy and act as policy expert.
• Compile key financial data for credit risk including cash flow, collateral, industry, management analysis, and repayment capacity.
• Underwrite loan requests in accordance with regulations, compliance terms, bank policy, and legal requirements.
• Decide on declination or proceeding for credit requests.
• Recommend risk grades with supporting analyses and mitigants.
• Assist in annual reviews, loan reviews, and regulatory examinations; may manage the process.
• Spread financial statements and analyze historical performance; review proformas.
• Develop loan covenants and structures to mitigate risk.
• Assist in training junior analysts and potentially manage a small team.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Tax returns

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Loan documentation

Portfolio management

Client meetings

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

High School Diploma

Job description

***Sponsorship not available

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Soundly apply the bank's credit culture and credit policies; is considered a policy expert
• Use independent judgment and critical thinking in the compilation of key financial data for the accurate representation of credit risk in loan requests including global cash flow analysis, collateral analysis, industry analysis, management analysis, and overall repayment capacity Independently complete underwriting in accordance with current regulations, compliance terms, bank policy, and legal requirements
• Accept credit requests directly from borrowers; make initial decision with regard to declination or proceeding in the credit request process
• Recommend appropriate risk grade, supporting the grade with risks, mitigants, and strengths Considered a valuable resource for the credit write-up/template and tax return analysis
• Proactively assist the Commercial Lenders in portfolio management functions including seeking out and assisting in the annual review process, loan review preparation, and in regulatory examinations; may manage said processes and examinations
• Spread financial statements and tax returns and analyze historical performance; review proformas for reasonableness
• Develop appropriate loan covenants to provide advance warning of potential credit risk and mitigate losses; develop proper loan structures
• Assist in the training of junior analysts as needed; may manage a small group of other credit analysts or related positions
• Review and analyze appraisals for market, credit, construction, and economic risks
• Understand more complicated loan documents; assist Commercial Lenders in working with outside legal counsel to prepare and execute loan documentation
• Participate in customer meetings; independently inspect properties; prepare customer communication on behalf of the Commercial Lender; handle simple loan closings for the Commercial Lender; work with customers in obtaining updated financial statements
• Assist Commercial Lenders with presenting loan requests to approvers, Senior Lenders, and Loan Committee as needed; attend and participate in other meetings; may present credit requests on behalf of Commercial Lenders
• Obtain, analyze, and incorporate third-party borrower information (e.g., credit reports); research inconsistencies
• Maintain data integrity
• Prepare pertinent reports, track financial information and receipt thereof
• Work with the Commercial Lender on classified assets and reporting thereof
• Maintain awareness of and adherence to Bank's compliance requirements and risk management concepts, expectations, policies and procedures and apply them to daily tasks
• Deliver a consistent, high level of service within our Serving More standards
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal/Customer Service Skills
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Abilitiy to understand and follow directions
• Basic Computer Skills
• Leadership/Management Skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Ability to develop and mentor others
• Organizational Skills/Detail Oriented
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem/Situational Analysis
• Technical Expertise
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied use of financial statements and complex tax returns

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position must be able to remain in a stationary position a maximum of 50% of the time, constantly operate a computer up to 50% of the time and be able to be in constant communication with coworkers, customers, or stakeholders to discuss and observe facts and data in order to exchange accurate information.

A flexible work arrangement is available for this role. Scheduled onsite hours are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelors of Finance (preferred)

High School (required)

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