Credit Analyst - CBG

Bank of Hope; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Bank of Hope in the United States is seeking a Corporate Banking Analyst to support relationship managers by conducting in-depth financial analysis of corporate clients, assessing credit risk, and preparing credit packages. You will monitor loans and assist in new business opportunities, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include collecting documents, spreading financials, preparing memos, and collaborating with lenders to manage credit exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support relationship managers with financial analysis of corporate clients.
• Assess credit risks and prepare credit packages.
• Monitor existing loans and assist in loan closing and funding.
• Prepare simple credit memos and present them for approval.
• Ensure compliance with Reg B, HMDA, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, and USA Patriot Act.
• Assist in acquiring and retaining clients and growing the bank’s corporate loan portfolio.
• Provide administrative support to loan officers and portfolio managers.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related equivalent experience

Job description

A corporate banking analyst primarily supports the relationship managers within a corporate banking division by conducting in-depth financial analysis of corporate clients, assessing credit risks, preparing credit packages, monitoring existing loans, and assisting in the acquisition and retention of clients, essentially playing a crucial role in managing the bank's exposure to corporate borrowers while facilitating new business opportunities.

• Loan Processing:
  • Collect necessary documents from clients and maintain well organized credit files.
  • Spread financial statements or tax returns to generate relevant ratios including DCRs under the supervision of a portfolio manager.
  • Assist in loan closing and funding including obtaining signatures on loan documents according to the Bank’s procedures.
  • Prepare credit memos that are simple or with minor complexity; and present credit memos to appropriate lending authority for approval.
• Loan Maintenance/Monitoring:
  • Monitor loan covenants and conditions per loan agreements and report violations to portfolio managers or relationship managers.
  • Prepare simple credit memos to report covenant/condition violations and to approve modifications and to make cash secured loans.
  • Process daily line advances for lines of credit and follow up on expired insurance policies.
  • Prepare various internal reports and payments such as LAR, monthly G/L certification, and invoices.
  • Conduct site visits and on-site interviews under the supervision of a portfolio manager.
• Compliance:
  • Comply with regulatory requirements including Reg B, HMDA, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, and USA Patriot Act, CRA, Privacy, and Security.
  • Comply with the Bank’s security program, including but not limited to:
  • Review and comply with the End-User Computing Agreement.
  • Acquire good knowledge on functions and usage of computer systems as related to the assigned job functions.
  • Be current and knowledgeable in industry’s trend in safeguarding the Bank against confidential data leak, identity theft, fraudulent activities, and computer security threats.
  • Reports suspicious activities to manager, Chief Risk Officer or Information Security Officer.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Provide administrative support to loan officers, portfolio managers, relationship managers.
  • Seek opportunities to grow relationship with customers.
  • Participate in community organizations and/or events to help the Bank meet its CRA Objectives.
  • Assume additional duties as requested
• Keep abreast of industry changes, local economic, financial and legislative events which may have an impact on commercial lending activities.
• Analyze cash flow, liquidity, profitability, leverage and other financial ratios and be able to come to various conclusions, including evaluation of collateral and other relevant credit information.
• Prepare loan presentations that include all pertinent information associated with the overall risk of the loan, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of borrower’s surrounding credits.
• Recommend or deny loan requests in conformance with banking regulations and Bank’s loan policies and procedures.
• Gather documents to perfect the security interest in collateral, if applicable.
• Detect early warning signs of problem loans and immediate notification to a supervisor, Chief Credit Administrator, Loan Review, or Loan Servicing.
• Monitor loan covenants and conditions per loan agreement and report any violation to manager.
• Assist in loan closing and funding including obtaining signatures on loan documents according to the Bank’s procedures.
• Analyze collateral values and insurance coverage.
• Collect loan accounts and overdraft information.
• Submit reports of calls made and document customer contact.
• Meet customers regularly and seek opportunities to grow relationship.
• Conduct site visits and on-site interviews under the supervision of a portfolio manager.
• Comply with regulatory requirements including but not limited to: Reg B, HMDA, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, and USA Patriot Act, CRA, Privacy, and Security.
• Comply with the Bank’s security program, including but not limited to:
  • Review and comply with the End-User Computing Agreement.
  • Acquire good knowledge on functions and usage of computer systems as related to the assigned job functions.
  • Be current and knowledgeable in industry’s trend in safeguarding the Bank against confidential data leak, identity theft, fraudulent activities, and computer security threats.
  • Reports suspicious activities to manager, Chief Risk Officer or Information Security Officer.
• Occasional local travel is required, as may participate in client meetings with Relationship Managers.
• Participate in community organizations and/or events to help the Bank meet its CRA Objectives.
• All other reasonable duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Education/Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related equivalent experience

Prior Experience

• Years of Experience

Skills

• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined, with the ability to work effectively with little supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills; including the ability to clearly understand complex concepts.
• Good analytical ability
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

The salary range for this full-time position is $28.85 - $31.25 hourly + bonus + benefits

Salary ranges are determined based on qualifications, level, and location.

Exact compensation may vary based on your skills and experience.

Bank of Hope is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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