Senior Credit Analyst/Underwriter – CRE & C&I (Stamford, CT)

Crefc; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

CRE Finance Council in Stamford, CT is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst/Underwriter with CRE and C&I lending experience for a full-time, in-person role at our corporate headquarters. The Analyst underwrites and monitors commercial loan relationships, analyzes financial statements, prepares credit recommendations, and supports the credit risk management process.

85K – 105K base plus benefits. Local candidates in commuting distance to Stamford preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• 2–5 years of commercial credit analysis, underwriting, or credit administration experience.
• Experience with CRE, C&I, and construction lending.
• Strong financial analysis, cash flow, and credit underwriting skills.
• Knowledge of loan documentation, collateral analysis, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing commercial appraisals.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Abrigo loan origination and credit administration systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and analyze CRE, C&I, and construction loans.
• Analyze financial statements, cash flows, collateral, and risk to form credit recommendations.
• Prepare detailed credit presentations and loan recommendations.
• Monitor loan portfolios, annual reviews, covenant compliance, and renewals.
• Collaborate with Loan Officers, Portfolio Managers, borrowers, and third-party vendors.
• Assist with Board reporting, audits, regulatory reviews, and departmental reporting.
• Maintain credit files and borrower documentation.
• Identify credit concerns and elevate them.
• Provide guidance to junior staff as needed.

Skills

Commercial loan analysis

Underwriting

Financial statement analysis

Cash flow analysis

CRE lending

C&I lending

Regulatory requirements

Appraisal review

Team guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business or related field

Tools

Abrigo

Job description

CRE Finance Council in Stamford, CT is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst/Underwriter with CRE and C&I lending experience for a full-time, in-person role at our corporate headquarters. The Analyst underwrites and monitors commercial loan relationships, analyzes financial statements, prepares credit recommendations, and supports the credit risk management process.

85K – 105K base plus benefits. Local candidates in commuting distance to Stamford preferred.