Senior Credit Analyst (FT)

Westfield Bank; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Bank is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst to evaluate financial data and assess the creditworthiness of commercial borrowers. You will prepare detailed analyses to support loan decisions and work independently to assess risks and ensure compliance with bank credit policies. This role requires a strong financial background and analytical skills, along with experience in Commercial Credit Analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of previous Commercial Credit Analyst experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for analyzing credit and financial data of medium-to-complex commercial borrowers.
• Prepares analyses for loan decision making by loan officers and senior management.
• Evaluates borrowers' creditworthiness and makes recommendations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Decision Making/Judgment

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$67,936.00/yr - $101,905.00/yr

Position: Senior Credit Analyst

Department: Credit Administration

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: 11

Reports to: 1st VP, Credit Administration

Amount of Travel Required: No Travel Required

Positions Supervised: None

Position Summary

Responsible for the analysis of all relevant credit and financial data of medium-to-complex commercial borrowers including C&I relationships as well as supporting Commercial Real Estate underwriting. This data is used in evaluating the creditworthiness of current and potential borrowers and in producing a comprehensive and objective credit analysis in order to assist management in the loan decision making process.

Essential Functions

• Prepares objective, written analyses of moderate to more complex lending relationships to be used by loan officers and senior management in the loan decision making process. Prepares related complex numerical analyses including accurate completion of financial statement spreads.
• Works independently and demonstrates the ability to recognize and assess pertinent risks and identify the impact that non-financial and external factors; ranging from general economic issues to industry and management issues, may have on the borrower’s ability to meet its obligations. Makes a recommendation to Loan Officers and Executive Committee for approval or denial and credit risk rating.
• Analyzes financial statements and cash flow of moderately complex borrowers and guarantors in order to determine profitability, capital adequacy, liquidity, asset quality, and the ability to repay existing and proposed obligations.
• Understands and remains current on bank credit policies and accurately identifies policy exceptions during the loan underwriting process.
• Evaluates appropriateness of proposed loan structure on new deals.
• Performs outside research as necessary on industries, real estate records, borrowers and guarantors.
• Monitors loan covenant compliance on existing loan relationships.
• Gathers and assimilates appropriate data for each credit analysis and determines the need to request additional information.
• Completes assignments in a timely fashion, meeting applicable deadlines and displaying the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while producing an accurate work product.
• Assists with training and development of less-experienced staff and new analysts.
• Illustrates a willingness to take on additional assignments as necessary within the department.
• Maintains a high productivity level yet produces thorough and accurate work, minimizing errors. Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.
  
  

Competencies

• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Decision Making/Judgment
• Productivity
• Quality
• Teamwork/Cooperation
  
  

Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or relevant work experience preferred.
• Minimum of three years of previous Commercial Credit Analyst experience required with demonstrated ability to work on the Bank’s largest and most complicated credit requests.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and financial statement spreading software.
• Strong personal organization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Analytical experience with Commercial & Industrial Loans and Commercial Real Estate loans.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Stand: O (Occasionally)

Walk: O (Occasionally)

Sit: F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering: F (Frequently)

Reach Outward: O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder: O (Occasionally)

Climb: N (Not Applicable)

Crawl: N (Not Applicable

Squat or Kneel: N (Not Applicable

Bend: N (Not Applicable)

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less: N (Not Applicable

11-20 lbs: N (Not Applicable

21-50 lbs: N (Not Applicable

51-100 lbs: N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs: N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less: N (Not Applicable

13-25 lbs: N (Not Applicable

26-40 lbs: N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs: N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

None

Westfield Bank has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Banking

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