Credit Analyst II

First Interstate Properties, Ltd.; Spokane (WA); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO

Student debt repayment

401(k) 6% match

Zusammenfassung

First Interstate Bank in Spokane, WA is seeking a Credit Analyst II to evaluate and underwrite commercial credits across CRE, C&I, hospitality, and municipalities. You will gather and analyze financial statements, projections, and reports to assess creditworthiness and repayment capacity, collaborating with Commercial Relationship Managers.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, adherence to bank policies and federal regulations, and providing thorough analysis through charts and written

Qualifikationen

• Ability to read and interpret financial statements (tax returns, balance sheets, P&L, etc.)
• Experience with underwriting commercial credits and real estate lending preferred
• Knowledge of banking regulations and credit policies and ability to apply them

Aufgaben

• Reads and analyzes financial statements and related reports to assess creditworthiness.
• Prepares financial spreads for commercial and real estate borrowers.
• Assesses credit risk, collateral, and repayment capacity for underwriting.
• Produces comprehensive analysis reports combining data visualization and narrative.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and bank policies; supports quarterly monitoring of loans.

Kenntnisse

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Financial spread software

Credit risk software

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

This position is located at our Spokane, WA Downtown branch.

What’s Important To You

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

Summary

The Credit Analyst II is responsible for evaluating and underwriting commercial credits including Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Commercial and Industrial (C&I), Hospitality, Municipalities and a variety of other commercial credit types. This role involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting personal and business financial statements, projections, and internal/external reports to assess creditworthiness, repayment capacity, and compliance with bank policies and federal regulations. This position partners closely with Commercial Relationship Managers to support new and existing loan relationships, emphasizing credit quality, risk mitigation, and portfolio performance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reads, reviews, and understands various financial statements to include but not limited to; tax returns, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, agings, borrowing base certificates, debt schedules, equipment lists, credit bureau reports, rent rolls, lease agreements, and appraisals.
• Prepares financial spreads for various types of commercial and real estate businesses, municipalities, non-profits, and individuals acting as direct obligation borrowers or guarantors.
• Analyses credit worthiness of commercial applicants and guarantors as appropriate by reviewing the loan application, spreading historical and projection based financial statements, calculating cash flows, leverage, and liquidity ratios, evaluating collateral, conducting research on the borrower(s) and key industries, and identifying risks.
• Analyses findings and authors a comprehensive report of analysis using a mix of data analysis (charts, formulas, graphs, etc.) and written narrative.
• Evaluates credit quality and suggests proper risk rating based on analysis of most recent financial information.
• Possesses proficiency relative to credit transactions and analytical skills sufficient to enable independent underwriting of commercial requests for streamlined to complex requests with limited guidance from immediate manager.
• Ensures compliance to applicable regulations and keeps up-to-date with changes in federal regulations and FIB credit policy requirements.
• Assists the Relationship Manager in the preparation of reports for quarterly monitoring of classified and criticized commercial relationships.
• Completes financial performance metric covenant testing utilizing prepared financial spreads.
• Participates in a quality control program that provides for the monthly review of general forms, spreads, and analysis with the provision of feedback and mentoring.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Able to develop and maintain internal and external relationships with individuals such as Relationship Managers, Credit Officers, and Risk Management Personnel.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and establish and meet strict deadlines with the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Self-motivated and possess the ability to assist with credit risk decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as an attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize and work with others in an integrated way to achieve individual objectives and team results with flexibility to adapt to changing volumes, requirements, and areas of focus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Able to acclimate quickly to other programs.
• Experience with financial spread software.

Education And/Or Experience

• High School Diploma General Education Degree (GED) required
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred
• 4-6 years of banking experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required and
• Commercial banking experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally (up to 10 lbs)
• Sitting - Frequently
• Overtime - Subject to business need
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work Hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary and benefits. The anticipated pay range for this position is $28.19 to $43.74 per hour in WA and depends on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, education, and geographic location. Additionally, this role is eligible to receive annual discretionary cash bonuses. Benefits available for this position include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays. For more information regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/about/employee-benefits.php