Credit Analyst / Senior Credit Analyst

GreenStone Farm Credit Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days (15)

Sick days (12)

Holidays (12)

401(k) employer match (up to 9%)

Wellness subsidy

Job summary

GreenStone Farm Credit Services in Grand Rapids, MI, is looking for a detail-oriented Credit Analyst to support sound lending decisions through financial analysis and credit evaluation. You will analyze moderately complex commercial and mortgage loan requests, prepare detailed financial assessments, and collaborate with lending teams to deliver exceptional service to our customers.

You will review financial statements and credit reports, build cash flow projections, monitor covenants, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Business Administration, Agricultural Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in credit analysis, underwriting, financial services, or agricultural lending preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and assess credit risk.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze commercial and mortgage loan requests that require in-depth credit review.
• Review financial statements, credit reports, collateral information, and related documentation.
• Prepare cash flow projections, ratio analysis, financial trends, and loan narratives.
• Gather and validate customer financial information to ensure complete and accurate analysis.
• Monitor loan covenants, borrowing base reports, and portfolio exceptions.
• Support loan servicing, annual reviews, and government-guaranteed loan reporting.
• Participate in internal credit reviews and collaborate with credit leadership to identify and document findings.
• Make credit decisions within delegated authority.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Company: GreenStone Farm Credit Services

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We're looking for a detail-oriented Credit Analyst to help support sound lending decisions through financial analysis and credit evaluation. In this role, you'll analyze moderately complex commercial and mortgage loan requests, prepare detailed financial assessments, and collaborate with lending teams to deliver exceptional service to our customers.

Get to know GreenStone

Our $16 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level making GreenStone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country.

Culture

Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone. Customer First, Delivery Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. Greenstone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

What can we offer you?

GreenStone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company.

GreenStone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to:

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment program or tuition reimbursement
• Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit eligible employees

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze commercial and mortgage loan requests that require in-depth credit review.
• Review financial statements, credit reports, collateral information, and related documentation.
• Prepare cash flow projections, ratio analysis, financial trends, and loan narratives.
• Gather and validate customer financial information to ensure complete and accurate analysis.
• Monitor loan covenants, borrowing base reports, and portfolio exceptions.
• Support loan servicing, annual reviews, and government-guaranteed loan reporting.
• Participate in internal credit reviews and collaborate with credit leadership to identify and document findings.
• Make credit decisions within delegated authority.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required. Business Administration, Agricultural Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in credit analysis, underwriting, financial services, or agricultural lending preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and assess credit risk.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.