Commercial Credit Analyst collects, reviews, and analyzes data to prepare a detailed credit analysis that evaluates the terms and creditworthiness of commercial loan applications. Uses multiple sources of information, including financial statements, collateral appraisals, credit scores, and cash flow analysis, to assign risk ratings to loans and complete an analysis of the applicant's financial status. Being a Commercial Credit Analyst calculates debt-to-income (DTI) ratios to evaluate an applicant's ability to repay the loan. Prepares credit memos in a standardized format that includes key ratios, supporting information, an executive summary, and objective recommendations. Additionally, Commercial Credit Analyst presents credit reports to loan officers and loan committees. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Commercial Credit Analyst work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Commercial Credit Analyst typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The holder of this position will develop and analyze all types of credit information with a large range of complex loan requests up to multi-million-dollar. The analysis includes an in-depth interpretation of the applicant's financial information with a focus on owners' equity, working capital, and debt coverage to determine the short and long-term viability of the loan request. Prior experience in tax document preparation translates well in this position. The analyst will analyze the overall risk to the Association by utilizing those ratios and our potential collateral position to help the branch determine the best route forward on all loan requests.
Leadership and advancement opportunities are available to analysts who display a thorough understanding of company policies, communicate clearly and effectively throughout the loan approval process, and adequately develop their knowledge of farm and nonfarm industries.
More experienced hires have an elevated ability to transition to team leaders within the department. Team leaders require exceptional analytical skills, as well as team-oriented focus to help improve the department. These individuals would be given minor internal supervisory responsibilities to oversee the daily workload of a team of 1-3 junior analysts, as well as serve as their primary point of contact for questions.