Credit Analyst -Bellevue, WA

The Commerce Bank; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance – Start Day One

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Banking Product Ambassadors

Job summary

The Commerce Bank of Washington in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Credit Analyst to provide top-notch customer service and rigorous credit analysis for loans and lines of credit. The role emphasizes analyzing financial statements, determining cash flow, and preparing credit memorandums to support lending decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a finance-related degree and 2+ years of credit/financial analysis experience, with strong Excel/word processing skills and the ability to work with lending

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in finance, business, accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years credit/financial analysis, lending, underwriting or other related experience.
• Solid experience with different loan types.
• Knowledge of credit risk, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work with lending officers and staff.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer software knowledge including spreadsheets and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts credit investigations and analyzes loan information.
• Analyzes financial statements and related material.
• Analyzes financial conditions and trends.
• Reviews loan covenants for non-compliance.
• Prepares summaries and opinions on creditworthiness.
• Maintains documentation in credit files and accompanies lenders on business calls.
• Conducts industry research and assists with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's in finance

2+ years credit/financial analysis

Credit underwriting

Communication skills

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

At the Commerce Bank of Washington, we believe that delivering exceptional service to our clients is the single most important function we perform in our role as bankers. We are dedicated to enriching professional, nonprofit, and business organizations by providing them and their principals with highly personalized banking and financial services from experienced bankers committed to long-term banking relationships.

TheCredit Analyst provides top notch customer service to our clients and customers in Bellevue, WA. If you are passionate about being part of a community, being a team player, and helping others reach their financial goals, then we are interested in speaking with you!

Essential Functions:

• Conducts credit investigations and analyzes credit information pertaining to loans.
• Investigates all available sources of credit and financial information, including reporting services, credit bureaus, other companies, main office files, and branches.
• Analyzes financial statements and related material.
• Analyzes financial conditions and trends.
• Reviews and reports non‑compliance with loan covenants.
• Determines cash flow using appropriate tax analysis.
• Prepares summaries, presents facts, and offers opinions concerning creditworthiness.
• Provides credit information and references for customers, loan officers, or other agencies as requested.
• May provide rates and loan information to clients.
• Ensures that all credit files include proper documentation including current financial statements, agency reports, etc.
• Maintains control over current accounts, noting payment progress, watching for any developing problems, and keeping loan officers informed.
• Writes credit memorandums.
• Accompanies lenders on business calls.
• Conducts industry research.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's in finance, business, accounting or a related field and 2+ years credit/financial analysis, lending, underwriting or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
• Working knowledge of financial and spread analysis, credit, lending and underwriting processes and principles.
• Solid experience working with various types of loans.
• Working knowledge of credit risk, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work with lending officers and staff.
• Solid client relationship and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations regarding loans.
• Working knowledge of computer software programs including spreadsheets, word processing, etc. required.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $82,000 - $101,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at [e-mail] or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.

The Commerce Bank of Northwest a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Member FDIC