Affordable Housing - Credit Analyst II

TD•Charlotte, NC

2d•$30 - $48

About The Position

Department Overview: The Credit Analyst II is a member of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Team within Institutional Commercial Real Estate (I-CRE) Credit Management at TD Bank. The CRA Team focuses on the structuring, underwriting, and portfolio management of CRA-eligible construction loans for projects financed with LIHTC, tax exempt bonds, and other forms of subsidy. These projects result in the new construction and preservation of affordable housing and other community development assets in Low and Moderate Income (LMI) communities across the Bank's footprint. The CRA Team is aligned with the I-CRE line of business working alongside Relationship Management and Credit Risk Management, and is responsible for recommending loan opportunities that are consistent with the TD Bank Group's Risk Appetite Principles. The above details are specific to the role which is outlined in the general description below. The Credit Analyst II is responsible for conducting in-depth industry and financial analysis of existing and potential borrowers. This job works cooperatively to support the Lending and Credit functions of the Bank.

Requirements

4 year degree or equivalent experience
2+ years related experience required
Developed knowledge of credit and financial analysis techniques.
Exhibits the ability to gather, consolidate, analyze and summarize data to provide well-considered recommendations on an increasingly independent basis.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and research skills.
Developed PC skills including demonstrated proficiency and capability in word processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of credit and Customer information.
Good interpersonal skills and a team orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LIHTC, Tax-Exempt Bond, and other forms of affordable housing finance.
Experience in real estate finance and modeling.
Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

Responsible for financial analysis of moderately complex loans/industries/Customers
Researches industry specific information from outside sources, which may include conversation with Borrowers, industry publications, area libraries, references from other banks, credit agencies, as well as accessing information through the Internet
Participates in Customer meetings and make direct inquiry for specific Customer information based on prior research, experience and knowledge (may require travel at times)
Integral part of loan origination process. Responsible for performing underwriting analysis of Borrower's character, credit worthiness and financial condition
Supports the lending function by providing analytical support
Prepares insightful and timely approval memorandums for presentation to appropriate lending and credit authorities
Thoroughly analyzes financial statements, management profiles, business and product cycles, cash flow ability, collateral, agings, etc. of future and existing Customers to identify trends, measure performance, assess financial strength and develop an assessment of credit risk
May prepare complete written analysis with appropriate recommendations for approval, denial and alternative structure when necessary
May maintain credit files, monitor data such as updated financial statements and prepare updated analysis memos
Monitors compliance with regulatory requirements
Provides written analysis that identifies any deviations from the Company Commercial Loan Policy and becomes familiar with alternative structures in order to reduce credit risk
Achieves operational performance standards in quality and timeliness