Credit Analyst II

Fifth Third Bank; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Frisco, Texas is seeking a Credit Analyst II to lead underwriting and credit monitoring for commercial loans and ancillary products. You will craft succinct credit memos, perform financial analysis, and support portfolio reviews.

The role requires at least 2 years of banking experience, strong Excel skills, and exposure to credit risk management. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits program and opportunity for career growth within the bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting).
• 2+ years of Commercial Banking experience.
• Sound Financial and risk analysis understanding, including the ability to develop financial models.
• Extensive Knowledge of banking products and services.
• Knowledge of corporate business structure and legal documents.
• General knowledge of U.S. government and regulation.
• Proficiency in internal banking applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office software.
• Credit Analyst II

Responsibilities

• Prepare succinct credit approval memos with minimal errors, including company and industry descriptions, key credit risks, historical analysis, base and downside case projection assumptions/rationale and terms and conditions.
• Complete ongoing portfolio monitoring, including covenant tracking, financial statement reviews, and run risk rating models.
• Identify and determine monitoring analysis activities required Verify covenants and define updates needed on ticklers Monitor covenant completion and track past due or out of compliance covenants and recommend appropriate course of action.
• Responsible for understanding and evaluating completed spreads to determine necessary edits working in collaboration with the CCU teamworks to identify and resolve required edits or corrections.
• Generate and provide various pipeline and portfolio reporting as needed to credit leadership, portfolio managers, underwriters, relationship managers and others as needed.
• Prepare Criticalized Period Reviews reports with oversight.
• Responsible for running projection models with assumptions provided.
• Responsible for completing underwriting process with limited oversight.
• Prepares portfolio analysis and Portfolio Review materials.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of credit data across internal systems and reports.
• Take appropriate action to resolve data, documentation, or analysis deficiencies and elevate questions to the appropriate level.
• Identify emerging risks or negative trends and elevate appropriately.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bancorp credit policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Perform Borrowing Entity PD Ratings and Obligation LGD Ratings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit underwriting

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Internal banking applications

Job description

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Credit Analyst is primarily responsible for completing the daily duties of underwriting and monitoring credit while performing analytical activities and identifying risks or issues as needed. In addition, a Credit Analyst drafts credit approval documents and review memos for loans and other ancillary products documents and prepare for credit reviews. The Credit Analyst is knowledgeable on financial and risk analysis and demonstrates proficiency in financial modeling. The Credit Analyst is expected to build proficiency in underwriting, developing the ability to complete the underwriting process from beginning to end with limited oversight on increasingly complex credits. Additionally, the Credit Analyst will attend and support Portfolio Reviews as needed. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for proactively monitoring Credit Excellence and initiating collection of financial statements for upcoming renewals and periodic reviews.
• Prepare succinct credit approval memos with minimal errors, including company and industry descriptions, key credit risks, historical analysis, base and downside case projection assumptions/rationale and terms and conditions.
• Complete ongoing portfolio monitoring, including covenant tracking, financial statement reviews, and run risk rating models.
• Identify and determine monitoring analysis activities required Verify covenants and define updates needed on ticklers Monitor covenant completion and track past due or out of compliance covenants and recommend appropriate course of action.
• Responsible for understanding and evaluating completed spreads to determine necessary edits working in collaboration with the CCU teamworks to identify and resolve required edits or corrections.
• Generate and provide various pipeline and portfolio reporting as needed to credit leadership, portfolio managers, underwriters, relationship managers and others as needed.
• Prepare Criticized Period Reviews reports with oversight.
• Responsible for running projection models with assumptions provided.
• Responsible for completing underwriting process with limited oversight.
• Prepares portfolio analysis and Portfolio Review materials.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of credit data across internal systems and reports.
• Take appropriate action to resolve data, documentation, or analysis deficiencies and elevate questions to the appropriate level.
• Identify emerging risks or negative trends and elevate appropriately.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bancorp credit policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Perform Borrowing Entity PD Ratings and Obligation LGD Ratings.
• May assist with training and onboarding of new employees.
• May support special projects or ad hoc analysis as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Business (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting)
• 2+ years of Commercial Banking experience.
• Sound Financial and risk analysis understanding, including the ability to develop financial models.
• Extensive Knowledge of banking products and services.
• Knowledge of corporate business structure and legal documents.
• General knowledge of U.S. government and regulation.
• Proficiency in internal banking applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office software.
• Credit Analyst II

Credit Analyst II At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day. The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance. Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

LOCATION -- Frisco, Texas 75034

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Fifth Third is a bank that is as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we have been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.