Credit Analyst

First Horizon Bank; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First Horizon Bank in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Credit Analyst to provide analytical support for underwriting commercial credit facilities and to assist Portfolio Managers in managing client relationships.

The role involves financial statement analysis, loan request preparation, covenant monitoring, and collaborating with PMs, RMs and senior credit staff to maintain credit quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.), preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent in specific work experience
• Familiarity with the processes used to analyze financial data
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines while delivering a high-quality work product
• Entry-level understanding of general bank operations and the commercial lending process
• Ability to understand and communicate information and ideas in a clear and understandable manner, both orally and in writing with business unit teammates and leaders
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents; performs simple to complex calculations; effectively researches, analyzes and evaluates information to make decisions, solve problems and achieve goals
• Strong computer skills required with the following programs: Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and highly proficient skills with Excel
• Experience with the nCino application is a plus

Responsibilities

• Interpret financial statements and provide financial analysis for underwriting complex C&I and commercial real estate loans
• Work proactively to ensure production is prioritized appropriately and completed in a timely manner; financial statement spreading and loan requests in the bank system
• Participate in relationship team meetings to explain information in the analysis when warranted
• Prepare credit approval documentation reflecting terms, collateral and covenants in the bank system
• Monitor covenants and track portfolio performance with Portfolio Managers
• Identify and report material changes or trends in borrowers' financial statements for credit presentations
• Participate in internal credit conversations with PMs, RMs, Credit Officers and senior management and with clients
• Contribute to portfolio management projects and other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate ownership of portfolio metrics, flexibility, detail, and independence in supporting business goals

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Deadline adherence

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

nCino

Job description

Job Description

The Credit Analyst(“CA”) position provides analytical support in underwriting/analyzing commercial credit facilities and assisting Portfolio Managers and Relationship Managers in managing customer relationships. This position is within the Knoxville Medical and Private Client Banking Team. The CA will be expected to provide credit analysis support for assigned commercial lending relationships. Work will be completed within a high production-based environment and includes financial statement spreading into Bank software or templates, creating and updating loan requests in the Bank’s loan production software, financial statement analysis, underwriting support, covenant monitoring, and industry research for commercial lending prospects/clients. A Credit Analyst must be willing and capable of working proactively and independently while ensuring the credit quality of the portfolio. The ideal candidate has previous exposure to accounting or financial analysis, is detail-oriented, works well in a team-focused setting, and is comfortable balancing competing priorities in a deadline driven environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Interpret financial statements and provide financial analysis support utilized in underwriting complex C&I and commercial real estate loans.


• Work proactively to ensure production is prioritized appropriately and completed in a timely manner. Specific tasks include: financial statement spreading; completing financial analysis documents; updating and creating new requests, modifications, renewals and annual reviews in the Bank’s commercial loan system; tracking and completing covenant monitoring, completing industry research and developing a strong understanding of the Bank’s commercial loan policy.


• Participate in relationship team meetings with management and credit partners to explain information in the analysis when warranted.


• Analyze and prepare credit approval documentation in FHB’s commercial loan system. The Credit Analyst is responsible for accurately reflecting all loan terms, collateral, covenants, loan grade inputs, policy exceptions, and calculating credit exposure for a given relationship in the commercial loan system.


• Partner with Portfolio Managers to monitor and manage assigned commercial loan portfolios. This responsibility includes tracking covenants, recording financial statements, and monitoring company performance against expectations. Credit Analyst is responsible not only for accurate calculations and inputs but also for thoughtful implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines.


• Identify and report material changes or trends in the financial statements of borrowers or guarantors observed in the preparation of credit approval presentations


• Participate in internal credit conversations with PM’s, RM’s Credit Officers and senior management and in external meetings with clients and prospects.


• Participate in portfolio management projects and performs other duties assigned.


• The successful candidate will demonstrate consistently high level of ownership of portfolio management metrics and team initiatives, flexibility in responding to RM/PM/senior management and client deadlines, high level of detail and follow-through, and independence within the framework of the role in assisting in achieving business goals.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.), preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent in specific work experience




• Familiarity with the processes used to analyze financial data


• Highly organized and detail oriented


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines while delivering a high-quality work product.


• Entry-level understanding of general bank operations and the commercial lending process


• Ability to understand and communicate information and ideas in a clear and understandable manner, both orally and in writing with business unit teammates and leaders


• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents; performs simple to complex calculations; effectively researches, analyzes and evaluates information to make decisions, solve problems and achieve goals


• Strong computer skills required with the following programs: Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and highly proficient skills with Excel


• Experience with the nCino application is a plus

About Us

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

Benefit Highlights

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision


• HSA with company match


• Maternity and parental leave


• Tuition reimbursement


• Mentor program


• 401(k) with 6% match


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