Senior Credit Analyst: Commercial Lending & Risk

Legend Bank Na; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst to evaluate commercial and personal financial information and prepare credit presentations for loan decisions. You will gather financial data, assess repayment capacity, and ensure compliance with lending standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in credit analysis, experience with cash flow and collateral evaluation, and strong communication skills for presenting to loan committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, agricultural economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of commercial credit analysis or related experience.
• Experience analyzing commercial and personal financial statements and tax returns.
• Experience preparing credit memorandums and loan recommendations.
• Experience evaluating collateral, cash flow, and loan structure.
• Community banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather, spread, analyze, and interpret customer financial information, including financial statements, tax returns, business plans, credit reports, collateral information, cash flow reports, and industry data.
• Evaluate commercial and consumer loan requests by assessing repayment capacity, liquidity, leverage, profitability, collateral adequacy, and overall credit risk.
• Prepare comprehensive credit presentations, loan memorandums, and loan committee packages that clearly identify key strengths, weaknesses, risks, and mitigating factors.
• Present analyses and recommendations to loan committees, management, and other decision-making groups as needed.
• Determine compliance with the Bank's loan policies, underwriting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Advise lenders, management, and loan committee members regarding customer financial information, credit risk, and loan structure.
• Analyze larger and more complex credit relationships and transactions.
• Conduct portfolio monitoring and management activities, including annual reviews, covenant tracking, risk rating reviews, and exception monitoring.
• Prepare monthly board reports, management reports, portfolio reports, and other special projects as assigned.
• Perform collateral inspections, site visits, and real estate evaluations as required.
• Accompany lenders on customer calls, business visits, and property inspections to gain a thorough understanding of borrowing relationships.
• Conduct customer calls and credit-related discussions independently when appropriate.
• Identify emerging credit concerns and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of economic conditions, industry trends, and factors affecting portfolio risk.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of credit administration procedures and best practices.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Credit analysis software

Job description

Legend Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst to evaluate commercial and personal financial information and prepare credit presentations for loan decisions. You will gather financial data, assess repayment capacity, and ensure compliance with lending standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in credit analysis, experience with cash flow and collateral evaluation, and strong communication skills for presenting to loan committees.