Credit Analyst I

First-Merchants-Bank; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; 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 in Monroe, MI is seeking a Credit Analyst I to join our team. You will perform credit analysis, underwriting and monitoring of the commercial loan portfolio.

The role requires accurate financial analysis, timely reporting and collaboration with loan teams. A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business is preferred. We offer competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business required or in progress.
• Experience or coursework in credit analysis and financial statement review encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate, unbiased credit analyses within required timelines and standards.
• Perform credit monitoring for designated portfolio including financial statement review and covenant testing.
• Assign call codes, NAICS codes, risk grade and risk rating score data.
• Review appraisals and real estate evaluations.
• Participate in loan committees and utilize spreading software and credit systems.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

Cash flow analysis

Risk assessment

Portfolio monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Spreading software

Loan system

Credit 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.

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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