Credit Analyst Sr

First Horizon Bank•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Credit Analyst, Sr (CA Sr.) position provides high-level analytical support in underwriting/analyzing commercial credit facilities and assisting Portfolio Managers and Relationship Managers in managing customer relationships. The Credit Analyst, Sr will be expected to provide credit analysis support for assigned commercial and corporate lending relationships. Work will be completed within a high production-based environment and includes financial statement spreading into Bank software or templates, creating and updating loan requests in the Bank’s loan production software, financial statement analysis, underwriting support, covenant monitoring, and industry research for commercial lending prospects/clients. A Sr. Analyst must be willing and capable of working proactively and independently while ensuring the credit quality of the portfolio. The position also provides mentoring and guidance to Client Specialists and other Credit Analysts as it relates to lending guidelines and underwriting standards. The ideal candidate works well in a team-focused setting and is comfortable balancing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.), preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent in specific work experience
Familiarity with corporate credit products and the processes used to analyze financial data
Good fundamental understanding of general bank operations and the commercial lending process
Ability to read and listen, understand and communicate information and ideas in a clear and understandable manner, both orally and in writing with senior executives, business unit management and staff, state and federal regulators and officials and significant business partners
Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents; performs simple to complex calculations; effectively researches, analyzes and evaluates information to make decisions, solve problems and achieve goals
Strong computer skills required with the following programs: Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and highly proficient skills with Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Credit Analyst II or equivalent role preferred
2-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in Financial Services, Banking, Credit Analysis, Loan Review or similar background preferred
Experience with Salesforce or nCino applications is a plus

Responsibilities

Interpret financial statements and provide financial analysis support utilized in underwriting complex C&I and commercial real estate loans.
Work proactively to ensure production is prioritized appropriately and completed in a timely manner. Specific tasks include: financial statement spreading; completing financial analysis documents; updating and creating new requests, modifications, renewals and annual reviews in the Bank’s commercial loan system; tracking and completing covenant monitoring, completing industry research and developing a strong understanding of the Bank’s commercial loan policy.
Participate in transaction structuring and relationship strategy meetings with management and credit partners to justify and explain information in the analysis when warranted.
Analyze and prepare complex credit approval documentation in FHB’s commercial loan system. The senior analyst is responsible for accurately reflecting all loan terms, collateral, covenants, loan grade inputs, policy exceptions, and calculating credit exposure for a given relationship in the commercial loan system.
Partner with Portfolio Managers to monitor and manage assigned commercial loan portfolios. This responsibility includes tracking covenants, recording financial statements, and monitoring company performance against expectations. Credit Analyst is responsible not only for accurate calculations and inputs but also for thoughtful implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Participate in internal credit conversations with PM’s, RM’s Credit Risk Managers and senior management and in external meetings with clients and prospects.
Participate in or lead special projects and assignments.
The successful candidate will demonstrate consistently high level of ownership of personal performance metrics and team initiatives, flexibility in responding to RM/PM/senior management and client deadlines, extreme level of detail and follow-through, and independence within the framework of the role in assisting in achieving business goals.
Identify and report material changes or trends in the financial statements of borrowers or guarantors observed in the preparation of credit approval presentations.
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Performs all other duties as assigned