Credit Analyst III

Fidelity Bank, NA; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Bank, NA in Wichita, KS invites a Credit Analyst III to join our Commercial Lending team. You will evaluate risk, analyze cash flow, and prepare loan decisions for a diverse client base including C&I, CRE, and SBA portfolios.

You will mentor junior analysts, ensure adherence to lending policies, and collaborate with lenders and customers to deliver accurate, timely analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Analytical ability with attention to detail.
• Understanding of credit analysis, financial statements, and tax returns.
• Knowledge of commercial loan products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work late or flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and document risk components of commercial loan requests.
• Analyze financial documentation to assess cash flow and ratios.
• Prepare accurate loan approval reports promptly.
• Perform collateral audits and loan reviews.
• Present to the Corporate Loan Committee as needed.
• Assist with training and mentoring of credit analysts.
• Ensure conformity with Fidelity Bank lending policies.
• Collaborate with lending officers and customers as needed.
• Comply with regulations, policies, and Fidelity Bank standards.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Our Credit Administration team plays a critical role in the safety and soundness of Fidelity’s commercial loan portfolio. Ensuring accuracy, providing guidance, and doing in-depth analyses are just part of the job. Credit Analyst III is confident in their knowledge of credit analysis and has experience in a broad range of commercial clients including: commercial and industrial (C&I), investment commercial real estate, and small business. They are able to work on complex commercial credits and accurately identify strengths and weaknesses within the request. They have a high attention to detail and are self-motivated to produce a high-quality product in a timely manner. Credit Analyst III serves as a go-to resource for all commercial credit topics and helps mentor and train new analysts. While knowledge of commercial lending and credit analysis are valuable, so too is a heart for service. Do you have a passion for numbers and people? Let’s talk.

The candidate for this position will be responsible for:

• Evaluating and documenting risk components related to loan requests from commercial customers
• Analyzing financial documentation to accurately evaluate cash flow and financial ratios
• Preparing accurate and concise loan approval reports in a timely manner
• Performing collateral audits and loan reviews
• Presenting to the Corporate Loan Committee as needed
• Assisting with training and mentoring of credit analysts
• Ensuring conformity with Fidelity Bank lending policies
• Regularly collaborating with lending officers and, as necessary, with customers
• Complying with regulations, policies, and standards of Fidelity Bank

Requirements for the position include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• Analytical ability with excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of credit analysis, financial statements, and tax returns
• Knowledge of commercial loan products
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of competence regarding Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• The ability to work late and/or flexible hours

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Five years of commercial, credit, and loan administration experience.
• Small Business Administration (SBA) underwriting experience.

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