Corporate Finance Analyst/Associate/Senior Associate

Northwest Bank; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Bank is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst/Associate/Senior Associate to lead underwriting for complex large corporate and middle-market relationships in Columbus, OH. You will design credit structures, perform in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis, and interact with senior leadership and Relationship Managers.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed credit memos, analyzing client financials, and monitoring portfolio risk.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of credit underwriting in corporate finance preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Strong financial statement analysis and cash flow modeling skills.
• Experience with loan structuring and covenant definitions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed credit memoranda for complex lending relationships.
• Analyze client financial statements and forecast performance.
• Recommend loan structures and covenant formulas.
• Support due diligence and underwriting scope based on risk.
• Review legal documentation with bank counsel.
• Monitor portfolio risk and conduct quarterly reviews.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Job Description

The Corporate Finance Analyst/Associate/Senior Associate serves as the primary underwriter for complex relationships in the large corporate and middle market portfolio for Northwest Bank. The ability to independently perform highly in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis at the client, industry and macroeconomic levels is required. The Senior Associate is expected to design and recommend credit structures to senior leadership which align with the needs of the clients and the risk appetite of the Bank. Regular client contact will occur as part of the underwriting and portfolio management duties. Where Northwest Bank is the lead agent, the Senior Associate will be involved in the preparation of loan syndication market materials and other supporting documentation and may participate in sell-side activities.

Analyst, Associate or Sr. Associate level will be determined based on the candidates knowledge and experience.

Essential Functions

• Prepare detailed credit memorandum for complex lending relationships

• Complete comprehensive analysis on client financial statements

• Recommend proper loan structure, including appropriate covenant formulas and definitions

• Identify credit strengths, weaknesses, risks and mitigating factors

• Determine the required scope for underwriting and due diligence based on client risk profile

• Participate in joint calls with Relationship Managers

• Maintain a working knowledge of macroeconomic factors affecting national and global markets

• Identify and track loan and credit policy exceptions

• Monitor ongoing risk in the assigned portfolio and recommend proactive action if necessary

• Prepare annual or quarterly reviews for relationships within the portfolio, as required

• Recommend and defend appropriate risk ratings

• Review and negotiate legal documentation with outside bank counsel

• Develop financial statement forecasts and enterprise valuations

• Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations

• Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency

• Work as part of a team

• Work with on-site equipment

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or other business-related field preferred

Work History:

• 5 - 6 years Credit Underwriting in the Corporate Finance sector preferred

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