Credit Analyst - SBA Underwriting

First Commonwealth Bank; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Commonwealth Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst to assess credit risk by analyzing financial statements and related data. You will prepare comprehensive reports to inform lending decisions and monitor ongoing creditworthiness of loan relationships.

The role requires strong knowledge of commercial lending, financial modeling, and proficiency with banking software and MS Office. Collaboration with loan officers and adherence to policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial lending and loan review regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and distill conclusions.
• Strong communication across bank platforms and customers.
• Ability to multitask under tight deadlines and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit analysis tasks on loan requests and existing relationships.
• Break down statements, analyze results, and compare to prior periods.
• Prepare reports summarizing borrower creditworthiness for lending decisions.
• Value collateral when needed and review appraisals.
• Assign Risk Ratings and monitor quarterly client data.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Banking regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

2+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banking software

Job description

Promotes First Commonwealth's asset quality through unbiased, accurate, thorough and timely risk assessment which is accomplished by analyzing financial statements and related credit data. Prepares organized and comprehensive reports which assess the credit-worthiness of a loan request and provide the appropriate authority with the necessary information to make an informed lending decision. Prepares organized and comprehensive reports for existing loan relationships which assess the continued credit-worthiness of the client. Assist in the development of FCB's credit culture through projects and reporting related to credit quality, portfolio quality and policy and procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• 1. Performs tasks for the credit analysis process.
  • a. Conducts credit investigations and analyzes credit information pertaining to loans.
  • b. Breaks down the balance sheet and income statement accounts; analyzes the results and compares the current financial results to the prior financial periods.
  • c. Prepares reports to summarize analysis of borrowers' financial condition and capacity to repay debt. Prepares loan request submissions for various Loan Committees or other approving authorities.
  • d. Prepares projections on income, sales, expenses and net worth of the client with the credit report or for a request by the lender or management.
  • e. Values collateral when necessary, reviews appraisals and assesses collateral coverage.
  • f. Assigns Risk Ratings.
  • g. Follows assigned portfolio or accounts for updated financial statements or other relevant information to assess borrower credit quality through the quarterly triage process.
  • h. Assists loan officers in gathering information relevant to analyzing the borrower.
  • i. Prepares reports on problem assets for the Criticized Asset Committee.
  • j. Participates or assists in projects or tasks necessary for the Credit Administration function.
  • k. Ensures that all credit analysis activities are conducted in accordance with prescribed lending policy.
• 2. Achieves goals assigned to the Credit Analyst as part of the department's annual operating plan.
• 3. Adheres to the Credit Analysis department's Service Level Agreement with the Commercial Services and Consumer Services business line.

Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications

• 1. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or a related field of study or equivalent experience; preferred specialized financial analysis training. A minimum of two (2) years related experience as an Associate Credit Analyst or equivalent experience with another financial institution.
• 2. A thorough knowledge of commercial lending and loan review regulations and banking regulations, procedures, and operations.
• 3. Advanced ability to analyze financial statement data and distill conclusions.
• 4. Strong communication skills across all bank platforms including peers, management and outside customers.
• 5. A strong knowledge of accounting and financial analysis techniques and ability to use these skills to perform financial modeling including but not limited to discounted cash flow techniques and projected forecasted cash flow.
• 6. Proficient ability to use Microsoft Office programs and banking software.
• 7. Strong reading, writing, and grammar skills; superior analytical and mathematical skills; proficient communicative and interpersonal relations skills.
• 8. Ability to multitask under tight deadlines, strong time management skills.
• 9. Thorough knowledge of bank policy and procedures, as well as bank regulations.

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