Credit Analyst

Synovus • Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d

About The Position

Supports Wholesale bankers and Credit Risk Managers in the assessment of client
credit risks as well as industry risks and trends. Conducts detailed credit
analysis based on information provided by the borrower, publicly available
information, evaluation of the borrower's credit needs, and the ability to pay
across a range of products against established credit standards. Complies with
internal policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Assists and
provides guidance to junior members of the team. Helps drive and support
innovation and continuous efficiency improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of experience as a Wholesale Credit Analyst; or four years of credit analysis experience.
• Strong analytic and quantitative skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software products including advanced Excel modeling skills

Responsibilities

• Works closely with bankers and Credit Risk Managers in the assessment of client credit risks as well as industry risks and trends. Prepares in-depth analyses of client financial statements, historical and projected operating performance, business plans, capital structures and other supplemental information from a wide variety of sources.
• Prepares thorough servicing reviews on a periodic basis and participates in the risk rating verification process. Works with bankers and Credit Risk Managers regarding risk rating overrides. Conducts timely covenant compliance reviews and analyses. Assists CRMs in the monitoring of receipt of current and adequate financial statements. Completes spreads and also forwards statements for spreading and ensures upload to internal databases/systems.
• Prepares analyses of traditional commercial lending, commercial real estate lending, leveraged financing, and cash flow lending, where applicable relative to assignments. Ensures all transactions and processing are in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines, policies and procedures. Prepares documentation for loan discussion, approval and committee presentation purposes at direction of Credit Risk Managers in conjunction with the Director, Credit Risk Analysts.
• Supports bankers with large and/or complex client accounts. Works with bankers and Credit Risk Managers throughout the cross-selling process by identifying credit-worthy prospects.
• May lead and direct workflow, assist, and provide guidance to junior members of the team. Helps drive and support innovation and continuous efficiency improvements. Participates in special projects as required
• Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level