Credit Analyst III

Texas Bank; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst III to assess complex commercial credit applications and provide strategic recommendations. This full-time role demands strong financial analysis skills, leadership abilities, and adherence to regulatory compliance. Successful candidates will have a strong educational background and relevant experience in the banking sector.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience as a Credit Analyst required.
• Experience with tax returns and financial statements.
• Ability to conduct objective loan reviews.

Responsibilities

• Independently underwrite and prepare credit memorandums.
• Evaluate creditworthiness and analyze financial statements.
• Mentor less experienced analysts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Worth Branch - Fort Worth, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Banking

Description

SUMMARY:

The Credit Analyst III position is an advanced role entailing the evaluation of highly complex commercial credit applications, the execution of sophisticated financial analyses, and the comprehensive assessment of intricate credit risk for larger commercial loan portfolios. This role provides strategic recommendations, displays leaderships skills by mentoring less experienced analysts, and ensuring the highest level of compliance with credit policies and regulatory requirements.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Independently underwrite and prepare credit memorandum packages for loans >$5MM for executive leadership’s review.
• Conduct independent and objective review of loan underwriting practices, approvals, monitoring activities, and credit administration procedures
• Evaluate appropriateness of loan structures and completes analysis of financial information to identify current or potential problems in credit quality and potential portfolio risk and recommends changes, if necessary.
• Complete cash flow spread requests for Loan Officers in an efficient and timely manner.
• Engage in complex problem-solving to address non-standard credit issues, leveraging advanced knowledge in financial analysis.
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of complex potential and existing clients by analyzing financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant financial data.
• Manage the integrity of risk management functions by ensuring the acceptable credit standards are maintained and loans conform to established Bank policy, procedures, and regulatory requirement.
• Analyze borrower’s financial position by interpreting and evaluating financial statements, tax returns, and/or projections.
• Regularly track and test borrowers' compliance with loan agreements by analyzing key financial metrics, ensuring adherence to financial covenants, and flagging any potential breaches for timely resolution.
• Analyze loan portfolio performance and risk exposure as needed, providing insights into trends, concentrations, and potential issues to support decision-making and ensure portfolio health.
• Review and assess borrowers' financial performance, creditworthiness, and compliance with loan terms during the annual review process, identifying risks and making recommendations for any necessary adjustments or actions
• Demonstrate extensive expertise in the bank’s lending policies, procedures, and best practices, leveraging this knowledge to consistently deliver effective credit analysts andrecommendations.
• Provide expert guidance on credit structuring and terms for significant loans and financial agreements.
• Prepare reports, which detail findings and recommendations, reviewed with the appropriate loan officer, credit administration and bank management.
• Submit examination results and discuss with Senior Management team and Loan Committee.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to fellow credit analysts to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Represent the organization in high-level client meetings and credit committee discussions.
• Maintain relationships with Loan Officers while contributing guidance for areas that
• require further development.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Air-conditioned work environment.
• Consistent and timely attendance is required to ensure uninterrupted operational efficiency and exemplary service delivery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk, stand, bend, squat, twist, and reach.
• Simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Extended keyboarding.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• 2-4 years of related commercial experience as a Credit Analyst.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience with tax returns, financial statements, and financial analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to conduct independent and objective reviews of loan and credit practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address obstacles in the underwriting process.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and special projects as assigned, adapting to changing priorities, deadlines, and regulatory environments.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional Certifications such as Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), Certified Credit Professional (CCP), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Display strong leadership qualities.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

TexasBank is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, disciplinary actions, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. Employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources.