Credit Analyst III

Origin Bank; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Credit Analyst to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role involves analyzing credit data and financial statements to assess risk for commercial lending. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and excellent communication abilities. You will be responsible for conducting loan reviews, collaborating with relationship managers, and mentoring new analysts. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of credit analysis experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analysis of financial statements for commercial credit relationships.
• Perform loan reviews and cash flow analysis for borrowers.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Financial Statement Analysis

Problem Solving

Mathematical Skills

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Moody's

Bank-specific software (MPC, IBS, ADP)

Job description

Summary Analyzes credit data to estimate degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money to firms or individuals; assumes Manager's responsibilities in the absence of the Credit Analysis Manager by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Conduct thorough analysis of financial statements and assessment of credit requests on complex commercial

credit relationships of $2,500,000 and greater.

• Keep up to date with the company's lending protocols.
• Ability to effectively manage competing deadlines for projects in a high-pressure work environment, with varying degrees of supervision and a working knowledge of accounting principles and financial techniques
• Research skills
• Strong problem-solving, mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency with computers and computer software, like programs that aid in statistical and financial calculations
• Proficiency with financial reports and statements
• Strong attention to detail and ability to notice discrepancies in data
• Impeccable understanding of financial statements, ratios, and concepts

The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, be a team player and have a strong work ethic.

• Performs loan reviews/annual reviews on selected borrowers and guarantors for commercial credit relationships of $2,500,000 and greater.
• Performs cash flows, financial credit analysis, collateral valuations, global cash flows, etc. for commercial borrowers and guarantors on credit relationships of $2,500,000 and greater.
• Accompanies relationship managers on customer calls and site visits of potential and existing customers as requested / needed.
• Performs ongoing file maintenance to ensure credit information is uploaded to the credit file in a timely basis as needed.
• Identifies policy, collateral, and missing document exceptions.
• Identifies strengths and weaknesses of the relationship.
• Researches and summarizes industry information for potential and existing customers.
• Runs credit bureaus and background checks for potential and existing commercial customers and guarantors to evaluate for potential credit worthiness and/or fraud.
• Spreads financial statements and tax returns for potential and existing commercial customers and guarantors.
• Assists relationship managers in structuring credits, assessing covenants and monitoring procedures.
• Responsible for training and development of new relationship managers on the credit analysis process.
• Responsible for training, development, and mentoring of new credit analysts and the CDP analyst on the credit analysis underwriting and processes.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises employees of the Credit Analysis Department in manager's absence, principally in remote markets. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance in conjunction with management; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Interpersonal Skills/Customer Service - Maintains confidentiality; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.

Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Change Management and Delegation - Communicates changes effectively; Delegates work assignments.

Leadership and Managing People - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Makes self available to staff; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

Judgment and Motivation - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Quality and Quantity - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Completes work in timely manner.

Adaptability, Initiative and Innovation - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Asks for and offers help when needed; Generates suggestions for improving work.

Attendance/Punctuality and Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

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.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, Accounting or Finance degree preferred; five to eight years credit analysis experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic knowledge of computer applications such as Moody's, the Internet, Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to use bank-specific software such as MPC, IBS, ADP, etc. Ability to use basic office machines.

Bank Culture/Customer Service Skills

Promotes the Bank's culture, including the support of our Brand promise and Core Values.

Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, customers and supervisor. Ability to serve customers, both internal and external, (community/public) in a manner that will reflect superior customer relations and enhance the overall marketing effort of Origin Bank.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Origin Bank shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the Bank's changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the Bank's sole discretion.

Origin Bank is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, marital or veteran status, non-job related disability, religion, national origin, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

Remote positions are intended to be filled in states within our footprint, which includes: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Any exception to this policy requires further regulatory review and approval by management.