Credit Analyst III

Enterprise Financial Services Corp.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Bank & Trust in St. Louis seeks a Credit Analyst III to support Commercial Loan Officers with complex underwriting. You will research credit data, prepare summaries, and present findings on credit-worthiness with independence.

The role requires 4–6 years of credit analysis experience, a Bachelor's in business/finance, and strong MS Word/Excel skills. You will mentor junior analysts, contribute to reports, and help ensure sound lending decisions.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of credit analysis experience.
• Previous experience as a credit analyst or loan officer.
• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• Strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to lead and work cohesively in a team.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex and/or challenging assignments with little oversight.
• Investigates credit and financial information from available sources.
• Prepares summaries and presents facts concerning credit-worthiness.
• Prepare and spread business financial statements and cash flows for borrowers.
• Prepare loan approvals, annual reviews and credit analyses for new requests.
• Act as mentor and trainer for junior Credit Analysts.

Skills

Credit analysis

Underwriting

Cash flow analysis

Market analysis

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Excel

Loan origination software

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Business/Finance)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

BI/Database tools

Loan origination software

Job description

Enterprise Bank & Trust was founded in the spirit of entrepreneurship and community. From the small mom-and-pop coffee shop to the large construction company that employs local people, our goal is to help businesses succeed and our communities thrive.With offices in Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas, we’re strong, growing and committed to supporting the communities we serve. We extend this commitment to the community to our associates, offering annual paid volunteer time off and charitable-matching opportunities. Voted a Best Bank to Work For by American Banker for multiple years, we offer our associates an array of benefits and the opportunity to chart their own career path with us. Join us in the pursuit of our mission to guide people to a lifetime of financial success, and enjoy a career filled with professional growth opportunities, interesting colleagues and the satisfaction of supporting our communities.Together, there’s no stopping you!Job Title:Credit Analyst IIIJob Description:SummaryThe Credit Analyst III position is a more highly developed level Credit Analyst who is responsible for detailed research and greater comprehension of complex, commercial-level analysis. It is expected that the associate will work with and assist Commercial Loan Officers with more autonomy than junior-level associates (CAI and CAII).Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Handle complex and/or challenging assignments (e.g. large deals or complex requests with a larger relationship exposure) with little oversight by their direct manager.Investigates all available sources of credit and financial informationPrepares summaries, presents facts, and offers opinions concerning credit-worthinessProvides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate groupWork in a consultative manner and, as applicable, attending customer calls with the Relationship Manager to aid in the thoroughness of pertinent underwriting.Prepare and spread business financial statements and cash flows, in addition to personal financial statements and cash flow for personal guarantors. Verify covenant compliancePrepare loan approvals, annual reviews and credit analysis for new requests, in addition to modifications and short term extension of existing loansConduct analysis on accounts receivable and accounts payable aging reports, work in progress reports, and borrowing base certificatesAbility to accompany Commercial Loan Officers on customer and prospect calls, as relevant to Credit assignmentsParticipate in discussions with management regarding creditworthiness of proposed loan requestsConduct third party research, inclusive of industry reports, personal credit reports, real estate analysis with market assessments, etc.Prepares reports and handles special assignments as warrantedAct as peer mentor and trainer for junior-level Credit AnalystsQualifications:Requires a strong comprehensive knowledge of C&I and/or CRE, including, but not limited to, credit & risk analysis, credit rules, regulations, cash flow analysis, project economics and valuation, guarantor analysis, market analysis, as well as the ability to exercise independent judgment within the framework of established Credit Policy and Underwriting GuidelinesThorough knowledge of underwriting, credit analysis and commercial loan structure.Strong analytical skills with ability to identify strengths and mitigate risksProficient in CRE and/or C&I lending including debt service coverage, cash flow, construction budget, sources and uses, and identification of strengths/weaknesses and mitigating factors.Moderate to advanced understanding of accounting, statistics, and economicsStrong understanding of commercial credit products, market trends, and loan proceduresExcellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills including advanced business writing capabilitiesAbility to lead and work cohesively in a teamHighly detail-orientedStrong skills in quantitative analysisAdvanced ability to manage time and multitask effectivelyAdvanced skill planning and managing projectsAbility to conduct research on financial topics and present accessible reports to colleagues with differing backgroundsIndependent ability making high-stakes decisions and negotiating effectivelyAbility to establish and maintain client and business relationships, as well as strong interpersonal skillsAdvanced acumen for businessDiscretion and dedication to protecting sensitive informationEducation and/or Experience:4 -6 years prior credit analysis or equivalent experience/capabilities. Previous experience as a credit analyst or loan office,Bachelor's Degree. Business, finance, accounting major preferred, other majors with a business minor also acceptableTechnology:Strong computer skills, inclusive of experience with loan origination software and MS Office applications (specifically MS Word and Excel).Advanced understanding of various business intelligence/database tools and applications.Advanced experience using spreadsheet softwareCertificates, Licenses and Registrations:NoneEqual Opportunity Statement:Enterprise Bank & Trust is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Enterprise Bank & Trust please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] Bank & Trust is committed to managing our business and community relationships in ways that positively impact our associates, clients, and the diverse communities where we work and live. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant successfully completing both drug and background check screenings. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click .