Senior SBA Analyst: Lending Strategy & Credit Leadership

WaFd Bank; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

Bonus programs

401(k) plan

Paid Parental Leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Pre-tax health and dependent-care

Job summary

WaFd Bank in Seattle, WA is seeking a Sr. SBA Analyst to provide due diligence and analytical support on SBA 7(a) loans.

You will gather and analyze credit information, prepare loan requests, and mentor junior analysts, within our SBA program framework. You will support loan officers and relationship managers, stay current on industry trends, and help maintain strong client relations while upholding WaFd Bank's values of service and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or approved equivalent combination of education and experience in commercial financial analysis or lending background.
• Experience with financial statement and tax return analysis.
• Preferred 5+ years in financial/credit analysis with SBA 7a focus.
• Strong knowledge of commercial, construction and real estate credit analysis.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; strong typing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist SBA Loan Officers, Relationship Managers and SBA Program Manager in pre-qualification SBA eligibility assessment and analysis of financial condition and risk.
• Gather data from clients and sources; prepare spreadsheets and analyze financial information including financial statements and tax returns; request additional data as needed.
• Prepare credit narratives with SBA approval and eligibility factors.
• Mentor junior Analysts and coach on SBA programs.
• Compile data from credit bureaus, conduct peer comparisons, verify SBA eligibility and perform cash flow analyses.

Skills

Financial analysis

SBA 7a lending

Excel

Credit analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WaFd Bank in Seattle, WA is seeking a Sr. SBA Analyst to provide due diligence and analytical support on SBA 7(a) loans.

You will gather and analyze credit information, prepare loan requests, and mentor junior analysts, within our SBA program framework. You will support loan officers and relationship managers, stay current on industry trends, and help maintain strong client relations while upholding WaFd Bank's values of service and integrity.