Credit Analyst

UniCredit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

401(k) plan and match

Mentor and buddy program

Job summary

UniCredit in New York seeks a highly motivated Credit Analyst to join the Business Credit Analysis team. You will perform in-depth credit analysis, support transaction structuring, and monitor a diverse corporate portfolio while engaging with senior bankers and risk partners across Europe.

You will develop five-year financial projections, assess leasing and liquidity needs, and present clear credit recommendations to committees. Strong modeling, Excel, and data tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of corporate credit analysis experience within banks or financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, and corporate finance.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, liquidity assessment, and stress-testing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics; MBA/CFA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive credit analysis of corporate clients, including financial statement analysis and risk evaluation.
• Build and run five-year integrated financial and cash flow projection models to assess liquidity and debt capacity.
• Prepare credit applications, annual reviews, amendments, waivers, and other materials for credit committees.
• Analyze transaction structures, term sheets, and financing documentation to identify risks and structural considerations.
• Monitor an assigned portfolio and identify emerging credit risks and mitigation actions.
• Conduct industry and market research to assess sector trends and macro developments.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Cash flow analysis

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CFA (preferred)

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Refinitiv

Power BI

Power Automate

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

UniCredit’s New York office is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join its Business Credit Analysis team. The role offers exposure to a broad range of corporate lending and financing transactions, with responsibility for performing in-depth credit analysis, supporting transaction structuring, and monitoring a diverse portfolio of corporate clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an international banking platform and work closely with senior coverage bankers, product partners, risk management teams, and European colleagues on complex credit transactions involving large corporates and multinational clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive credit analysis of corporate clients, including financial statement analysis, cash flow assessment, industry research, peer benchmarking, and risk evaluation
• Prepare and run five-year integrated financial and cash flow projection models to assess liquidity, debt repayment capacity, leverage metrics, and downside stress scenarios
• Prepare credit applications, annual reviews, amendments, waivers, and other approval materials for internal credit and investment committees
• Analyze transaction structures, term sheets, and financing documentation to identify key risks and structural considerations
• Monitor an assigned portfolio of corporate borrowers and proactively identify emerging credit risks, rating implications, and potential risk mitigation actions
• Conduct ongoing industry and market research to assess sector trends, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic developments impacting credit quality
• Partner closely with coverage bankers and product teams to evaluate new business and financing opportunities
• Prepare clear, concise written credit recommendations and present findings to senior stakeholders and credit committees
• Demonstrate interest in leveraging technology and data-driven tools to enhance analysis and efficiency, including AI applications, workflow automation, and reporting solutions

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant corporate credit analysis experience within a commercial bank, corporate bank, investment bank, or other financial institution
• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial statement analysis, credit underwriting, cash flow analysis, and corporate finance
• Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to run and analyze forecasting, leverage, liquidity, and stress-testing models independently
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or formal credit training program is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Refinitiv, or similar financial information platforms
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, and other data analytics or automation tools is highly desirable
• Desirable but not essential is a working understanding of 1FP Modeling
• Strong analytical, writing, presentation, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented, proactive, and intellectually curious, with strong attention to detail and sound judgment

Compensation:

• The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at UniCredit is: $100,000-$165,000
• Generous and competitive benefits package
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
• 401(k) plan and match

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