Sr. Commercial Credit Analyst

Parkside Financial Bank & Trust • Clayton, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Parkside Financial Bank & Trust is seeking a highly motivated and analytical professional to support the commercial lending function for its banking division. The Sr. Commercial Credit Analyst will focus on underwriting and ongoing credit analysis across CRE, C&I, and private equity-backed transactions, while ensuring compliance with loan policy and regulations. The company was founded in 2007 with a goal to make business banking and wealth management more personal, insightful, and responsive. It has grown to $1 billion in Bank assets and approximately $3.6 billion in Trust & Family Office assets under management. Parkside has been recognized as a Top Workplace in St. Louis for five consecutive years. They offer a fast-growing, high-trust team environment where employees do real work, learn quickly, and are genuinely valued.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial credit experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; finance, accounting or economics majors preferred
• Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft applications
• Strong financial statement analysis and cash flow modeling skills
• Experience preparing credit memos and underwriting recommendations

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CRE, C&I and Private Equity sponsored-backed transactions preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial statement analysis and spreading using LoanVantage
• Evaluate creditworthiness across CRE, C&I and Private Equity-backed transactions
• Prepare comprehensive credit memos for new loans, renewals and modification requests
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers on deal evaluation and structuring
• Monitor loan portfolios, including renewals, covenant compliance and risk ratings
• Engage appraisers for CRE deals and review appraisals ordered
• Ensure adherence to loan policy and regulatory requirements; identify and escalate emerging risks proactively
• Participate in Loan Committee meetings and present analysis as needed
• Maintain documentation and support credit-related projects and reporting

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k Plan + Employer Match
• Employee Stock Options
• Paid 4 Week Sabbatical Program, including $5,000 for travel, with every 5 years of employment
• 12-week Paid Maternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee charitable giving support
• Company-paid parking & more!

What This Job Offers

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