CREDIT ANALYST

Stockman Bank of Montana

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Commercial Lender by spreading customer financial statements and analyzing them, identifying customer strengths/weaknesses. In addition they prepare financial forecasts with the assistance of bankers to assist in the assessment of the borrower’s capacity. Finally they are responsible for providing support to the banker to assist them in soliciting, developing and maintaining profitable account relationships to increase Stockman Bank’s market share in this business. The Credit Analyst will assist Lenders in analyzing existing and new customer credit requests, work with Lenders and Loan Processor to coordinate the request/receipt of business and personal financial statements, and coordinate timely spreading of financial statements with Credit Analysis. They will analyze statements, identifying customer strengths/weaknesses and questions/concerns to be raised to the client, and prepare financial forecasts/pro-forma statements in consultation with Lenders to assist in assessment of borrower capacity. The role also involves preparing financial analysis documentation (i.e. Routine Administration Checklist, Loan Documentation Checklist, Spreads, etc.) in consultation with the Lenders/manager, as appropriate, for review and approval by Lenders. They will review file documentation for completeness and correctness, in accordance with Front End Guidance, Credit Policy, and Credit Process Procedures, manage annual credit review and file comments, work delinquent loan accounts by calling customers and follow-up with tickler list, and monitor existing credits for collateral review, interim statement review, loan covenant compliance, etc. Additionally, the Credit Analyst will participate in joint customer calls and/or inspections with Lenders to identify additional sales opportunities for existing and potential customers, assist manager in the monitoring of overall credit quality through appropriate presentations at weekly/monthly meetings to identify loan delinquencies, reviews past due (60 days +), technical exception (30 days +), watch list and early warning credits, and be involved in the customer interview process when necessary. They are also expected to promote the improvement of Stockman Bank through quality customer service, promotion of products professionalism in conduct and diligent work ethic.

Requirements

4-year college level course of study in Business Administration and/or financial institution or related field experience or equivalent training and/or experience.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Must be able to work independently and to prioritize multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Attention to Detail- ability to notice and correct errors, document and follow up on important details and provide a high-quality -end-product.
Knowledge of financial statement and cash flow analysis, & basic working knowledge of GAAP.
Familiarity with legal contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code as related to lending and collateral perfection.
Professionalism – maintaining a professional attitude, image, and work ethic.
Understanding of and ability to work with lending software with proper training.
Team Playing – willingly collaborating and cooperating with others, developing effective working relationships.
Ability to remain focused and on task and efficiently work unsupervised meeting all deadlines.
Written and verbal communication skills – ability to concisely and clearly present critical details.

Responsibilities

Assist the Commercial Lender by spreading customer financial statements and analyzing them, identifying customer strengths/weaknesses.
Prepare financial forecasts with the assistance of bankers to assist in the assessment of the borrower’s capacity.
Provide support to the banker to assist them in soliciting, developing and maintaining profitable account relationships to increase Stockman Bank’s market share in this business.
Assist Lenders in analyzing existing and new customer credit requests.
Work with Lenders and Loan Processor to coordinate the request/receipt of business and personal financial statements.
Coordinate timely spreading of financial statements with Credit Analysis.
Analyze statements, identifying customer strengths/weaknesses and questions/concerns to be raised to the client.
Prepare financial forecasts/pro-forma statements in consultation with Lenders to assist in assessment of borrower capacity.
Prepare financial analysis documentation (i.e. Routine Administration Checklist, Loan Documentation Checklist, Spreads, etc.) in consultation with the Lenders/manager, as appropriate, for review and approval by Lenders.
Review file documentation for completeness and correctness, in accordance with Front End Guidance, Credit Policy, and Credit Process Procedures.
Manage annual credit review and file comments.
Work delinquent loan accounts by calling customers and follow-up with tickler list.
Monitor existing credits for collateral review, interim statement review, loan covenant compliance, etc.
Participate in joint customer calls and/or inspections with Lenders to identify additional sales opportunities for existing and potential customers.
Assist manager in the monitoring of overall credit quality through appropriate presentations at weekly/monthly meetings to identify loan delinquencies, reviews past due (60 days +), technical exception (30 days +), watch list and early warning credits.
Involvement in customer interview process when necessary.
Promote the improvement of Stockman Bank through quality customer service, promotion of products professionalism in conduct and diligent work ethic.