Credit Analyst I

First Merchants Brand; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

Job summary

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst I to join our team in Detroit, MI. The role involves credit analysis, underwriting, and monitoring of the commercial loan portfolio, with a bachelor’s degree required. Current students graduating in December 2026 are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include preparing credit analyses, monitoring portfolio performance, and supporting loan committees. Applicants should have strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Current students graduating in December 2026 are welcome to apply.
• Strong analytical and financial statement/cash flow skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit analyses within required timelines and standards, including cash flow analysis and credit decision summaries.
• Monitor designated portfolios: spreading, financial statements, covenants, and credit reviews.
• Assign call codes, NAICS codes, risk grades and risk ratings accurately.
• Review appraisals and real estate valuations.
• Utilize spreading software, loan systems and other credit tools.
• Attend and participate in loan committees as requested.

Skills

Credit analysis

Underwriting

Financial statement analysis

Cash flow analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business

Tools

Spreading software

Loan system

Credit systems & tools

Job description

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst I to join our team! This position will perform credit analysis, underwriting and monitoring of the commercial loan portfolio. A bachelor's degree is required for this position. We are excited to consider current students who will graduate in December 2026, as well as candidates who have already earned their degree.

As part of this role you will:

• Complete accurate, unbiased credit analyses within required timelines and according to standards including cash flow analysis, credit decision summary preparation and credit processes.
• Complete credit monitoring functions for designated portfolio including spreading and review of financial statements, borrowing base and covenant testing, marketable securities and leveraged lending monitoring and annual credit reviews.
• Assign call codes, NAICS codes, risk grade and risk rating score data accurately.
• Review appraisals and real estate evaluations.
• Use of financial spreading software, loan system, cash flow analysis and other credit systems and tools
• Attend and participate in loan committees as requested.

To be successful in this position, we require the following:

The following would be a plus:

• Bachelor’s degree (or completion within current semester) in accounting, finance, or business.

First Merchants offers the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Benefits

A little about us:

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

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