Credit Analyst III - Jackson

County National Bank; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

County National Bank in Jackson, MI is seeking a Credit Analyst III to underwrite complex commercial relationships and provide expert credit risk guidance.

You will partner with commercial lenders, review financial statements, cash flows, and collateral, and mentor junior analysts while ensuring portfolio quality.

This on-site role offers hybrid options and opportunities to contribute to local community banking excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in commercial credit analysis or commercial banking.
• Willing to work on-site with potential hybrid work and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Independently underwrites and analyzes complex commercial credit relationships, including new requests, renewals, and modifications.
• Prepares loan presentations for loan committee, including loan application, financial statements, cash flow analysis, and risk assessments.
• Evaluates client financial statements, cash flow, and collateral structures.
• Monitors assigned commercial loan portfolios, including financial performance and risk trends to identify portfolio risks and mitigation strategies.
• Partners with commercial lenders on deal structuring, pricing, and exception management.
• Maintains accurate and completes files and documentation and provides updates to business partners.
• Collaborates with Mortgage and Consumer lending to assess and grade commercial and self-employed borrowers.
• Completes and updates various reporting for Loan Committee or Board.
• Reviews work and provides guidance to the Credit Analyst I and II for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Performs various other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit presentation

Credit analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 100 S Jackson Street,Jackson, MI, 49201,United States
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

County National Bank was founded in 1934 as a community bank and we continue to be committed to serving the communities of southern Michigan. With 13 full-service branches and several other financial services offices, our decisions are made by local associates and board members who have a vested interest in the communities we service. Our mission is to sustain a deep commitment to our community and our tradition of banking excellence.

Our associates are our greatest asset; they are committed to building lasting relationships with clients and coworkers. When you join CNB, you will become a part of a legacy that supports the success of our associates and our communities. If you are looking for a career with purpose and a team that values friendly and knowledgeable service, we encourage you to apply.

CNB is looking for a qualified, motivated, and client- and team-focused individual to join our team as a ON-SITE Credit Analyst III.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently underwrites and analyzes complex commercial credit relationships, including new requests, renewals, and modifications.
• Prepares loan presentations for loan committee, which includes preparation of loan application, financial statements, cash flow analysis, and risk assessments.
• Evaluates client financial statements, cash flow, and collateral structures.
• Monitors assigned commercial loan portfolios, including financial performance, and risk trends to identify portfolio risks and recommends proactive risk mitigations strategies.
• Partners with commercial lenders on deal structuring, pricing, and exception management.
• Maintains accurate and completes files and documentation and provides updates as needed to business partners.
• Collaborates with Mortgage and Consumer lending to assess and grade commercial and self-employed borrowers.
• Completes and updates various reporting for Loan Committee or Board.
• Reviews work and provides guidance to the Credit Analyst I and II for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Performs various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in commercial credit analysis or commercial banking.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated expertise in complex commercial loan structures and credit risk evaluation.
• Strong understanding or commercial loan structure, collateral, and credit risk management.
• Prior experience mentoring junior analysts.

Skills

• Advanced financial analytical and quantitative skills, including cash flow and decision-making ability.
• Excellent written credit presentation and documentation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex borrower structures and repayment sources.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skill.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• This position is an on-site position with the opportunity for hybrid work and may require occasional travel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Comfort with using a phone, fax, or other devices for calls, document sharing, and communication.
• Ability to see difference between colors, shades, and brightness to identify documents.

Summary

Job Summary

The Credit Analyst III is a senior credit professional responsible for underwriting complex commercial credit relationships and providing expertise in credit risk management. This role partners closely with commercial lenders and credit leadership to structure loans, evaluate risk, and maintain portfolio quality. The Analyst III serves as a technical resource for the credit team and plays a key role in mentoring junior analysts and supporting regulatory compliance.