June 2027 Associate Credit Analyst, Banker Development Program - Irvine

California Bank & Trust; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance -

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Paternal Leave

Adoption Assistance

Health Savings (HSA)

Flexible Spending (FSA)

Dependent care accounts

Paid Training

PTO

11 Paid Federal Holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Profit Sharing

Mental health benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Ambassador preferred banking

Job summary

California Bank & Trust in Irvine is launching the Banker Development Program for Associate Credit Analysts, starting in June 2027. The program blends credit analysis training with diverse rotations across banking lines to develop well-rounded officers.

Phase I focuses on initial training in San Diego and multi-location sessions, while Phase II covers rotations in lending and related services, preparing candidates for permanent internal placement within CB&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related subject
• Minimum GPA 3.0 (include GPA in resume or cover letter)
• Completed 6 hours of college-level coursework in Accounting, including Managerial and Financial Accounting

Responsibilities

• Rotations across Commercial Lending, Corporate Lending, CRE and other lending lines.
• On-the-job credit analyst training and underwriting exposure.
• Participation in two-phase Banker Development Program with structured education and rotations

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related subject

Minimum GPA 3.0

6 hours of Accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Associates at California Bank & Trust work in a relationship-centered culture where they are provided with the tools, training, and opportunities to build the best possible relationships with our clients and with each other. Our workplace culture values each associate’s unique experiences, background and perspectives and provides a collaborative environment for all employees to grow and thrive.

As a premier California-focused financial services company dedicated to serving its communities, families, and businesses (small, mid-sized and large), CB&T has been active for 70 years and has more than 80 full-service branch offices across the state. This dedication has helped the bank earn recognition as a perennial powerhouse in yearly voting for “Best Bank” and “Best Commercial Bank” from the readers of San Diego Union-Tribune and Orange County Register. Additionally, as a division of Zions Bancorporation, the bank has collected multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for “Overall Client Satisfaction” in Small Business & Middle Market Excellence Awards.

We are looking for Associate Credit Analysts to join our Banker Development Program class beginning in June 2027 in Irvine. The Banker Development Program at California Bank & Trust is a credit and business development training program. Designed to grow well-rounded banking professionals with strong analytical and relationship management skills, the program provides robust training and career guidance. At the end of the program, participants will be well-prepared for a career at California Bank & Trust.

The Banker Development Program Offers:

• Exposure to different lines of business within California Bank & Trust
• A solid foundation in the basics of banking and credit
• Opportunity to apply finance and accounting skills to credit and business risk and credit analysis
• Exposure to associates throughout the Enterprise
• Access to a network of BDP analysts

The program consists of two phases that focus on education, experience, and exposure.

Phase I - Initial Training Phase (3 months)

The majority of training for the Banker Development Program will take place in San Diego. You will also have two 2-week trainings at Zions Bancorporation’s headquarters in Salt Lake City and one 1-week training at either Vectra Bank’s headquarters in Denver or Amegy Bank’s headquarters in Houston. During this portion, topics surrounding introductory banking, analytical concepts, and bank-specific administration will be covered. Some travel may be required to complete this phase.

In addition to the self-study materials, during initial training Credit Analysts participate in:

• Case Studies and Discussion Sessions to review concepts introduced in the self-study materials
• Training to perform credit underwriting according to bank policy
• Bank compliance and regulatory training courses
• Introductions to senior management
• Department tours to provide an overview of bank operations

Phase II - Rotations (9 months)

The primary objective of the Rotational Phase is on-the-job training. The rotational system offers each Credit Analyst in-depth exposure to various banking lines and banking groups, which facilitate the placement process and ensures the development of well-rounded Bank Officers. Various areas host Credit Analysts for rotations on an ongoing basis, dependent on departmental need and geography. Some of the business line opportunities for rotation are listed below:

• Commercial Lending
• Corporate Lending
• Commercial Real Estate Lending
• Leveraged Finance
• Entertainment Lending
• Lending Services
• Premier Wealth Management
• Business Banking

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related subject
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (include GPA in resume or cover letter)
• Completed 6 hours of college-level coursework in Accounting, including Managerial and Financial Accounting
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and proven problem-solving abilities
• Leadership skills and community involvement
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferred
• Internship or prior work experience is preferred

Participants who successfully complete the Banker Development Program can anticipate an exciting career path in banking, where upon completion you will be prepared for permanent internal placement within the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

This position is eligible to earn a base wage of $33.65 hourly.

California Bank & Trust’s Internship and Banker Development Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment to maintain employment eligibility.