Credit Analyst Manager - Ag

First Interstate; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Student debt repayment

401(k) match

Job summary

First Interstate Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst Manager to lead a team of analysts, drive loan analysis, underwriting, and portfolio management in support of the commercial banking strategy. You will collaborate with Commercial Relationship Managers to grow and protect loan relationships, emphasize credit quality, and improve risk mitigation and portfolio performance.

Strong leadership and financial analysis skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 7–9 years of banking experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Commercial banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of Credit Analysts and coordinates workflow to maximize efficiency.
• Reviews credit packages for accuracy and compliance.
• Supports Relationship Managers in loan analysis and underwriting.
• Assists with covenant testing and Annual Loan Reviews.
• Mentors staff and drives process improvements.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Lending knowledge

Team leadership

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Credit analysis software

Job description

This position may be located in Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE; Boulder, CO; Fort Collins, CO; Greeley, CO; Des Moines, IA; Rapid City, SD; or Sioux Falls, SD.

What’s Important To You

We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That’s why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.

Summary

The Credit Analyst Manager is responsible for leading a team of Credit Analysts and driving effective loan analysis, underwriting, and portfolio management in support of the commercial banking strategy. This position partners closely with Commercial Relationship Managers to support new and existing loan relationships and serving as a designated resource, emphasizing credit quality, risk mitigation, and portfolio performance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages a team of Credit Analysts, coordinating workflow to maximize efficiency and productivity while ensuring service quality standards are met.
• Develops talent in partnership with the Credit Analyst Senior Manager and Credit Analyst Learning Consultants, providing coaching, training, and feedback to employees.
• Works closely with Relationship Managers (RMs), serving as a liaison between the line of business and credit analysts to establish clear deadlines, workflow, and process efficiencies.
• Reviews and oversees credit packages sent for approval to ensure quality of credit analysis.
• Works on new and larger complex loans and relationships, providing backup support, as needed, to Credit Analysts when deadlines are compromised.
• Assists with commercial loan portfolio management, working with RMs and the commercial banking organization to achieve timely completion of covenant testing, Annual Loan Reviews, and Problem Loan Status Reports.
• Proactively addresses performance management and identifies coaching opportunities.
• Maintains a strong understanding of First Interstate Bank Loan Policy.
• Serves as the primary resource for Credit Analysts with respect to policy compliance, credit analysis, financial analysis, and underwriting practices.
• Compiles various reports as requested.
• Assists in the implementation and training of new software products for commercial loan analysis and the commercial lending function.
• Acts as a resource to loan officers for loan structures and underwriting recommendations.

Management Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day management of Credit Analysts.
• Provides relevant and ongoing training to team of Credit Analysts.
• Develops a team of Credit Analysts.

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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Requires in depth knowledge of commercial and construction loans, credit/financial analysis, lending, and underwriting with the ability to apply information to current role.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Strong knowledge of credit risk indicators and economic factors impacting credit quality.
• Ability to consistently utilize in depth credit knowledge to guide and direct team members.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education And/Or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or related field required
• 7-9 years years of banking experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required and
• Supervisory and/or management experience required and
• Commercial banking experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Occasionally
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work Hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary and benefits. The anticipated pay range for this position is $83,000 to $137,000 per year in CO and depends on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, education, and geographic location. Additionally, this role is eligible to receive annual discretionary cash and stock bonuses. Benefits available for this position include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays. Please note this information is provided for those hired in Colorado and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado with compensation that aligns with your location. For more information regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/about/employee-benefits.php.