Credit Analyst

American Commercial Bank & Trust; Kendall Township, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Commercial Bank & Trust is seeking a Credit Analyst to assess creditworthiness for new and existing clients in Yorkville, IL. The role emphasizes financial statement analysis, cash flow reviews, and collaboration with lenders to support loan decisions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business and 2+ years of credit experience, with strong analytical and quantitative skills, attention to detail, and effective communication across teams in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business.
• Solid understanding of accounting, statistics, and economics.
• 2+ years of previous credit experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and spreads financial statements for new and potential clients in the LoanVantage system.
• Performs cash flow analysis, debt coverage calculations, risk modeling, collateral review, and other quantitative analysis to determine client's credit worthiness.
• Performs background research on client, industry and market trends, and economic forecasting to incorporate into the credit presentation to support analysis.
• Works closely with commercial lenders, commercial associates, and other credit administration staff to verify client and loan information.
• Stays abreast of internal lending and credit policies.
• Assists with internal and external audits and examinations, and client audits.

Skills

Commercial credit analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Time management

Research and reporting

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business

Job description

American Commercial Bank & Trust, NA

Credit Analyst – ON SITE in Yorkville, IL

American Commercial Bank & Trust is currently seeking analytical and detailed candidates for our Credit Analyst position, which is located in our Yorkville, IL Office. The primary responsibility of the Credit Analyst is to gather and analyze financial data to assess a new or existing client's creditworthiness. Quantitative and analytical skills are key to producing accurate and detailed credit write-ups and presentations to the Loan Committee. The Credit Analyst must also be excellent communicators, good at reading people, able to research efficiently and note discrepancies, and be pivotal collaborators.

Key job duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Analyzes and spreads financial statements for new and potential clients in the LoanVantage system.


• Performs cash flow analysis, debt coverage calculations, risk modeling, collateral review, and other quantitative analysis to determine client's credit worthiness.


• Performs background research on client, industry and market trends, and economic forecasting to incorporate into the credit presentation to support analysis.


• Works closely with commercial lenders, commercial associates, and other credit administration staff to verify client and loan information.


• Stays abreast of internal lending and credit policies.


• Assists with internal and external audits and examinations, and client audits.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business.


• Solid understanding of accounting, statistics, and economics.


• 2+ years of previous credit experience desirable.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of commercial credit analysis, market trends and loan procedures.


• Attention to detail.


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Strong quantitative skills.


• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and time management capabilities.


• Project management


• Ability to research financial topics and present reports on findings to a variety of audiences and decision-makers.


• Adept at decision-making


• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, forming positive working relationships with lenders, clients, internal colleagues, and senior management.

American Commercial Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities).

A comprehensive benefits package offered for Full-time positions, including medical, dental and vision coverage, Life/STD/LTD plans, Flexible Spending Account, H.S.A., 401k with company match, ESOP, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. For more information on our Bank, visit us online at: www.acbandt.com.

Candidates will be required to submit to a background check when presented with a conditional offer of employment.