Credit Analyst I

OceanFirst Bank; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee perks

Tuition assistance

Incentive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

OceanFirst Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst to analyze commercial loan requests, evaluate borrower financials, and assess collateral and risk under guidance of the credit management team.

You will prepare detailed analyses, write summaries, and support loan package preparation for approval. The role emphasizes adherence to policy and regulatory guidelines while maintaining data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of credit and financial analysis techniques.
• Understanding of business, finance, accounting, and economic factors affecting credit analysis.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed credit analysis of commercial loan requests and borrower information.
• Review historical operating performance and research economic conditions related to the borrower.
• Assess collateral quality and apply discounts to estimate collateral value.
• Analyze guarantor financial position and cash flow from personal statements and tax returns.
• Prepare initial assessment highlighting strengths, risks, and policy deviations.
• Support loan package preparation for presentation and approval with spreads and cash flows.
• Assist in annual reviews of portfolio clients with site visits and financial review.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Cash flow analysis

Collateral analysis

Industry research

Written communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

At OceanFirst Bank, each one of our employees plays an important role in delivering value to our customers and executing daily tasks in accordance with our core values. We recognize that our employees are essential to our success, making OceanFirst a great place to work and do business.

Great benefits include: employee perks & discount programs, tuition assistance, incentive compensation program, professional development opportunities, and more!

About Your Role

Under guidance of the Credit management, perform analysis of commercial loan requests and borrower information including but not limited to financial analysis, operating performance, industry trends and economic conditions to make initial assessment of credit worthiness. Provide analysis detail and written summaries that facilitate and support the assignment of credit risk rating. Document any deviations from the Commercial Loan Policy as appropriate.

What You Will Do List

• Under guidance and direction, perform detailed credit analysis of commercial loan requests and borrower information, including financial statements synopsis, management profiles, business and product cycles, cash flow and trends, operating analysis and debt service calculation. Loan relationships generally include single facility companies and basic collateral relationships within more common industries.
• With direction, conduct preliminary assessment of credit worthiness of borrower; review historical operating performance and research economic and market conditions as they relate to the borrower's company and industry. Research industry specific information from outside sources, which may include industry publications, area libraries, references from other banks, credit agencies, and internet searches and information sites.
• Perform preliminary analysis of collateral. Assess the quality and source of collateral being pledged. Under guidance of lending staff, apply an appropriate discount factor to determine an estimation of collateral.
• Perform preliminary analysis of a guarantor's financial position and construct personal net cash flow through investigation of personal financial statements, personal tax returns and credit reporting documentation. Develop an understanding of any contingent liabilities and prepares summary.
• Assist in the preparation of the initial assessment that summarizes key strengths and risks and includes identification of any deviations from the Bank's Commercial Loan policy.
• Under guidance of senior commercial lending team, become familiar with alternative structures in order to reduce credit risk.
• Under guidance and direction recommended a credit risk rating.
• Assist in preparation of loan package for presentation and/or approval including the preparation of spreads, cash flows and other required attachments.
• Partner with lending team to conduct thorough annual reviews of current portfolio clients including review of financials, site visits, assessment of general business information and other factors that would be indicators of risk.
• Ensure that all work is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company guidelines as detailed in company policies. Seek guidance from senior credit staff as necessary and appropriate to resolve potential issues.
• Develop knowledge of Company and department systems, practices, and policies. Actively participate in training programs and opportunities to expand knowledge and analytical abilities.
• Participate in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
• Understands compliance with all regulations governing the banking industry, as well as agency guidelines and organization policies.
• Understands the compliance requirements to ensure files are maintained in accordance with regulations.

What We Expect Of You

• Basic knowledge of credit and financial analysis techniques. Understanding of business, finance, accounting, and economic factors affecting credit analysis and issuance of credit.
• General knowledge of the lending process and ability to interpret the policies & procedures governing commercial credit.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities in a multi-task environment and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, specific capability in Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of credit and customer information.