Credit Analyst I

Polish National Credit Union•Westfield, MA

2d•$53,109 - $79,664•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in Commercial Lending? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. Candidates should have one to three years of related experience in a credit union or similar financial environment along with a fundamental knowledge of financial analysis, sound credit judgement, and member business lending credit management. The successful candidate will be eager to learn, ready to make a meaningful impact, and possess a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Polish National Credit Union stands strong as a full-service, member-owned credit union, offering a complete line of personal and business banking products and services. Since our inception in 1921, Polish National has grown to meet the needs of our communities. We proudly support the community through non-profit and educational initiatives. An important aspect of all positions at the credit union is to fulfill our mission: “To Grow Lasting Relationships to Improve People’s Lives.” We are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities for all team members. We take pride in offering growth and professional development opportunities that support our employees’ continued success. Our compensation practices allow team members to progress through the salary range over time as they grow in their roles. The actual base pay offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill, relevant experience, and work location.

Requirements

One to three years of related experience in a credit union or similar financial environment.
Fundamental knowledge of financial analysis.
Sound credit judgement.
Member business lending credit management.
Eager to learn.
Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or closely related field.
Knowledge typically gained through a minimum of one to three years of experience in member business lending.
Excellent financial analytical skills with sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Background in financial analysis preferred.
Proficiency in LoanVantage or similar financial spreading module preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect necessary documents from members and assist in maintaining well-organized credit files.
Responsible for spreading operating history, personal and entity financial statements and/or tax returns of borrower, as applicable and required.
Assist in performing the initial review of current and prospective members by gathering and analyzing their background credit and legal information to validate their credit worthiness and legal standing.
Assist with loan processing measures as applicable and required
Perform annual reviews for straightforward assigned loans, as applicable and required
Monitor loan covenant compliance process for assigned loans to ensure compliance with financial covenants and reporting requirements including sending compliance letters when applicable.
Assist in providing reports on violations of loan covenants and conditions
Prepare or assist with underwriting and completion of clear and concise Credit Approval Memorandums for straightforward loan requests utilizing a variety of analytical tools.
Order and appropriately review appraisals on real estate related loans. Update collateral values as necessary.
Perform special projects, research, and other duties as assigned
Maintain knowledge of basic principles of commercial lending, as well as appropriate laws, regulations and credit union policies and practices.
Represent the credit union in a courteous and professional manner
Responsible for compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, as well as credit union policies and procedures.
Responsible for completion of all required compliance training, as well as completion of ongoing compliance training which may be assigned throughout the year.