Senior Credit Analyst

PlainsCapital Bank; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PlainsCapital Bank is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst to independently evaluate the financial condition and creditworthiness of complex commercial clients. The role offers autonomy in financial analysis and mentoring to junior analysts, supporting relationship managers and credit officers with well-informed credit structuring recommendations.

You will analyze financial statements, prepare in-depth analyses, and participate in loan committee discussions while ensuring alignment with regulatory

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in credit analysis, preferably in commercial loans.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required; accounting/finance preferred.
• Completion of a formal bank Credit Training program is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial statements and performance ratios to assess borrower strength and weaknesses.
• Prepares credit analyses covering borrower/guarantors, economic conditions, and industry factors.
• Conducts in-depth historical and projected financial analyses, including what-if scenarios.
• Evaluates secondary repayment sources such as collateral and guarantor position.
• Keeps industry data updated and researches information from borrowers, publications, and credit agencies.
• Participates in Loan Committee/Board discussions to answer questions about analysis.
• Mentors junior analysts and may travel for customer meetings or site visits.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Accounting or Finance degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Credit Analyst with PlainsCapital Bank is a recognized subject matter expert responsible for independently evaluating the financial condition and creditworthiness of complex commercial clients. This role exercises a high degree of autonomy in conducting advanced financial analysis and takes a proactive approach to mitigating risk within the assigned portfolio. In addition to core responsibilities, the Senior Credit Analyst provides guidance and mentoring to junior analysts, helping to build analytical capabilities across the team. The role also acts as a trusted partner to relationship managers and credit officers by offering well-informed recommendations for structuring credits that align with the bank’s risk tolerance and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial statements (including performance ratios) of all levels of quality to develop initial assessment by identifying strengths and weaknesses as pertaining to borrower’s historical operating performance.
• Prepares written analyses which include;
• credit investigation of the borrower and guarantors;
• economic and market conditions as they relate to the company, industry, and market area;
• in-depth historical financial analysis, including communicating with the borrower’s accountant to gain a better understanding of the company’s accounting practices;
• in-depth projection financial analysis, including the performance of “what if” scenarios that test the reasonableness of the projections;
• in-depth analysis of the secondary sources of repayment such as collateral;
• in-depth analysis of a guarantor’s financial position;
• strengths and weaknesses
• Collects and maintains industry data; researches industry specific information from outside sources, including conversations with the borrower, industry publications, references from other banks, credit agencies, as well as accessing information through the internet.
• Attends Loan Committee, Board Committees, as appropriate, to be available to answer questions regarding credit analysis as necessary.
• Participates in customer meetings as requested by officers (may require travel at times).
• Performs real estate appraisal reviews for lenders in all regions.
• Performs vehicle floor plan inspections and reports finding to lending management.
• Processes and establishes accountability pertaining to Commercial Loan Agreement requirements/covenants.
• May monitor periodic inspections pertaining to real estate construction projects – loan advances versus project completion.
• Mentor less experienced credit analysts.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Able to work on-site, Monday - Friday in our Fort Worth, TX office
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required. Accounting or Finance degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in credit analysis required, preferably in commercial loans.
• Completion of a formal bank Credit Training program is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent PC skills, including word processing and spreadsheets via Microsoft Office products as well as custom applications and systems.
• Excellent analytical, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must be self-motivated with strong initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company

About Us

PlainsCapital Bank was founded in 1988 by a group of young bankers who dreamed of bringing relationship banking to their hometown of Lubbock, Texas. With the acquisition of Plains National Bank, a Lubbock financial institution with one branch and approximately $198.8 million in assets, they began growing the bank one relationship at a time.

Over 30 years later, PlainsCapital Bank has held fast to its tried-and-true relationship-based culture and its commitment to financial strength and stability. PlainsCapital Bank ranks sixth among the largest banks headquartered in Texas by deposits and has a statewide presence with approximately 55 locations in markets such as Austin, the Coastal Bend, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio. Backed by decades of experience, our knowledgeable bankers are renowned for their straightforward approach and for taking exceptional care of their clients. They bring both financial and industry expertise along with vast local market knowledge to each client relationship.

PlainsCapital Bank conducts both commercial and consumer banking, providing a full suite of commercial banking products and services to fit any business model and convenient services, personal attention, and account features to help simplify managing personal finances.

PlainsCapital Bank continues to remain strong and stable, delivering highly personalized service and a single point of contact to help customers reach their financial goals.

To learn more, please visit us online at plainscapital.com/about .