Senior Credit Analyst

United Federal Credit Union•Hendersonville, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Credit Analyst is responsible for credit and collateral risk analysis for business lending, by providing guidance and assistance to the Commercial Credit Manager in terms of analyzing financial information and providing loan structure recommendations. Responsible for portfolio management, which includes timely servicing and management of the portfolio. Responsible for pipeline management and providing guidance to the Sales Team and Collections Department. Responsible for the implementation of SBA lending according to SBA guidance and product suite.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business-related field or three years of related work experience required.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting/or financial analysis field required.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience Bank or Credit Union business underwriting experience required.
Advanced understanding of GAAP accounting, federal and state tax structures, legal entities, real estate appraisals, and environmental review is necessary.
Excellent communication and public relations skills.
Strong analytical abilities.
Excellent customer service abilities by phone, email, or in-person.
Able to use financial calculators and related computer applications and business machines.
Understanding of financial analysis and determination of credit worthiness.
Ability to prepare memos, reports, and essays using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Problem Solving
Drive for Results
Dealing with Ambiguity
Time Management
Demonstrates Courage
Interpersonal Savvy
Customer Focus
Integrity and Trust
Self-Development
Business Acumen
Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.
Able to interpret various instructions.
Ability to compute discount, interest, profit, and loss; ratio, proportion, and percentage.
Ability to prepare memos, reports, and essays.
Communication skills - Especially where one must frequently convey detailed, important information, or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Movements frequently and regularly require using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

Nice To Haves

Prior SBA experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective and professional completion of underwriting and due diligence as it relates to business loans.
Approves and/or denies business loan requests based on the underwriting results, within authorized lending authority.
Analyzes the Financial Statements, Tax Returns, Environmental Studies, and Appraisals etc., to evaluate the risks of business loan applications. Assist in the development of less experienced analysts and serve as the subject matter expert among peer underwriting staff.
Responsible for the preparation of the UFCU Credit Memorandum. Recommend and manage loan covenants, collateral controls, and loan structures on business loan requests. Duties may include assistance with monthly reporting requirements.
Evaluation of appraisals, environmental assessments, construction and construction management reports or contracts, and participation agreements as required.
Works directly with outside agencies that provide government guarantees or third-party underwriting support to the Credit Union. Responsible for the review and management of required documentation as it pertains to government lending programs (SBA, etc.).
Responsible for underwriting incoming SBA loan requests. Responsible for maintaining relevancy in SBA lending, practices, and procedures. Responsible for assisting and training department staff in government lending programs.
Provides management with clear, concise, and accurate written and verbal communications regarding UFCU, NCUA and other federal and state regulations covering all aspects related to business lending.
Responsible for efficient and effective management of the existing business portfolio. Responsible for timely collection of required financial statements, renewal of maturing loans, annual reviews, and other portfolio management specific duties.
Monitors expiring and at-risk loans for signs of financial deterioration. Using an understanding of the credit principals, recommends changes in risk rating for loans.
Recommends corrective actions and may initiate the process of working out loans which have been determined to no longer be reasonable credit risks with support from management.
Provides periodic updates on portfolio management-related metrics such as annual review completion and financial information collection. Leverage and implement tools within the business loan origination system to assist in portfolio management tracking.
Participates in cross-functional teams related to special projects dealing with UFCU’s core systems as assigned (i.e., department reports and system testing).
Participates in establishing policy, procedure, and guidelines.
Participates in training new hires and the development of existing analysts.
Participates directly in all internal and NCUA audits.
Maintains industry knowledge regarding lending standards and legal requirements.
Oversees the process of loan documentation and coordinates with the Sales Team to ensure closing of new loans and renewals, as necessary.
Responsible for file updates and comments posted in the Business Loan Origination System, and ensure that all milestones are in place, documentation is present, and there are clear communications within each credit file.
Ensures accuracy of all loan documentation packages as required.
Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with UFCU personnel and with management.
Coordinates functions with related departments and branches providing support as needed.
Assist Commercial Lending Operations as needed.
Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
Attends and participates in meetings and committees as required.
Completes required reports and records.