Credit Analyst

Horizon Farm Credit•Frederick, MD

17d•$51,900 - $86,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Farm Credit is actively recruiting for an experienced Credit Analyst to join their team. The qualified candidate will serve as a confident financial professional through the delivery of sound credit and financial services within regulations and policies. They will accurately and efficiently analyze and underwrite loans in a sound manner to prospective and existing borrowers. The Credit Analyst will work closely with Relationship Managers to structure, condition, and approve credits for borrowers, develop relationships with large and/or complex customers, promote related services, participate in credit decisions, and maintain a favorable Farm Credit image.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, or Finance.
Generally, a minimum of three plus years of agricultural or commercial credit analysis/underwriting experience is preferred.
Must possess sound credit judgment and differential credit skills to complete accurate and timely credit package.
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with a large, geographically diverse team of co-workers.
Strong analytical and computer skills.
Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Agricultural or commercial credit analysis experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial information – accurately complete historical trends, pro-forma projections, debt repayment schedules, consolidations, stress testing, Probability of Default and Loss Given Default, source and use table, commodity worksheets, and any other necessary schedules, worksheets, and/or template tools available to adequately support the overall credit recommendation.
Prepare a loan narrative that provides an adequate summary of the financial analysis, addressing the applicable five C’s of credit, highlighting credit strengths and documenting credit weaknesses to support the credit recommendation.
Actively collaborate with Relationship Managers to finalize credit recommendations.
Obtain necessary delegated authority for loan approvals.
Continue to study and be familiar with internal credit practices, loan products and compliance standards to ensure sound and eligible credit decisions.
Effectively manage loan underwriting pipeline and meet targeted turnaround time for loan decisions. Maintain high level of communication with lending and operations.
Assist as needed in the preparation of larger loan packages. Help monitor larger accounts for compliance to loan covenants and other on-going conditions of the loan approval.
Participate in continued education of agricultural industry trends/news.
Participates in association initiatives and engages regularly with cross-functional teams.
Other projects and/or research as assigned.