Credit Analyst: Underwriting & Financial Analysis

Hancock Whitney; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney in New Orleans seeks a Credit Analyst to support credit analysis, underwriting of commercial loan requests, and portfolio reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely analyses, and collaboration with relationship managers to maintain credit quality.

Responsibilities include analyzing financial statements, spreading data in financial statement software, preparing reports on exposure, researching industries, and presenting findings to committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Business Administration or Finance preferred
• Basic knowledge of financial statements and financial analysis
• Basic knowledge of banking industry
• Experience with various Microsoft Professional Office software.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial statements and writes credit analyses for routine credit requests.
• Spreads financial statements into financial statement spreading software.
• Assists Financial Statements Specialist 1 and 2 positions when required based on workflow and need to provide guidance to those positions.
• Conducts research for various industries related to customers' business.
• Gathers information and generates reports regarding exposure in the loan portfolio and reports findings to appropriate committee.
• Utilizes independent judgment to determine how to present facts in an easy-to-understand summary.
• With minimal direct supervision, interprets analyses and forms an opinion concerning credit worthiness.
• Performs all other duties/special projects as assigned.
• Incumbent is required to comply with all applicable federal, state and local banking industry laws and regulations including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hancock Whitney in New Orleans seeks a Credit Analyst to support credit analysis, underwriting of commercial loan requests, and portfolio reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely analyses, and collaboration with relationship managers to maintain credit quality.

Responsibilities include analyzing financial statements, spreading data in financial statement software, preparing reports on exposure, researching industries, and presenting findings to committees.