Credit Analyst

strategic HR, inc.; Bridgeport (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers and Merchants Bank in Dayton, OH is seeking a Credit Analyst to support the lending function with a strong focus on commercial lending. You will analyze financial data, assess risk, and help ensure sound credit decisions while keeping lending operations compliant and efficient.

You will underwrite and analyze loan requests, prepare credit memos, review financial statements, and assist with annual reviews.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial credit or loan administration experience.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and assess risk.
• Strong financial analysis and credit risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and analyze commercial loan requests, including financial spreading and risk grading.
• Prepare and review credit memos and loan presentations for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate financial statements, cash flow, and tax returns to assess borrower risk and trends.
• Assist with annual reviews of commercial clients and monitor changes in credit risk.
• Support centralized lending processes, including underwriting, documentation, and due diligence.
• Review loan documentation to ensure compliance with bank policies and regulations.
• Track and collect financial information from commercial clients.
• Assist with lien filings/releases, flood determinations, and insurance tracking.
• Support loan administration tasks, including escrow accounts and loan system maintenance.
• Balance general ledger accounts and process loan-related transactions.
• Prepare reports and support board-level loan presentations.
• Provide overall administrative and analytical support to the lending team.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit risk assessment

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Accounting/Finance/Business degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunity: Credit Analyst with Farmers and Merchants Bank in Dayton, OH

Farmers and Merchants Bank is growing in the South Dayton area. We are your hometown bank, proudly serving residents and small businesses with friendly, personalized service for over 90 years.

Job Description

As the Credit Analyst, you will support the bank’s lending function with a strong focus on commercial lending. You’ll partner closely with lenders and the credit team to analyze financial data, assess risk, and help ensure sound credit decisions—while keeping lending operations running efficiently and compliantly.

Additionally, you will:

• Underwrite and analyze commercial loan requests, including financial spreading and risk grading
• Prepare and review credit memos and loan presentations for accuracy and completeness
• Evaluate financial statements, cash flow, and tax returns to assess borrower risk and trends
• Assist with annual reviews of commercial clients and monitor changes in credit risk
• Support centralized lending processes, including underwriting, documentation, and due diligence
• Review loan documentation to ensure compliance with bank policies and regulations
• Track and collect financial information from commercial clients
• Assist with lien filings/releases, flood determinations, and insurance tracking
• Support loan administration tasks, including escrow accounts and loan system maintenance
• Balance general ledger accounts and process loan-related transactions
• Prepare reports and support board-level loan presentations
• Provide overall administrative and analytical support to the lending team

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial credit or loan administration (community bank experience preferred)
• Strong financial analysis, credit risk assessment, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret financial statements and identify potential risks or inconsistencies
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• High school diploma required; degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred

Employer is EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.