Strategic Corporate Finance Analyst - Underwriting & Lending

Northwest Bank; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Bank is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst/Associate/Senior Associate to lead underwriting for complex large corporate and middle-market relationships in Columbus, OH. You will design credit structures, perform in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis, and interact with senior leadership and Relationship Managers.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed credit memos, analyzing client financials, and monitoring portfolio risk.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of credit underwriting in corporate finance preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Strong financial statement analysis and cash flow modeling skills.
• Experience with loan structuring and covenant definitions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed credit memoranda for complex lending relationships.
• Analyze client financial statements and forecast performance.
• Recommend loan structures and covenant formulas.
• Support due diligence and underwriting scope based on risk.
• Review legal documentation with bank counsel.
• Monitor portfolio risk and conduct quarterly reviews.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Northwest Bank is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst/Associate/Senior Associate to lead underwriting for complex large corporate and middle-market relationships in Columbus, OH. You will design credit structures, perform in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis, and interact with senior leadership and Relationship Managers.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed credit memos, analyzing client financials, and monitoring portfolio risk.