Sr. Commercial Credit Analyst

Westerra Credit Union•Denver, CO

10h•$78,204 - $97,754•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Commercial Credit Analyst (Senior CCA) is responsible for conducting comprehensive financial analyses on prospective borrowers and commercial credit requests. This includes the collection, interpretation, and evaluation of business, commercial real estate, and personal financial information to assess credit quality, evaluate repayment capacity, and support sound lending decisions. The Senior CCA plays a key role in identifying and mitigating risk, helping to protect the Credit Union from potential loss. The Senior CCA is primarily focused on underwriting new commercial credit requests and other assigned credit transactions. This position is expected to independently manage a high volume of complex underwriting assignments, exercise sound credit judgment, and prepare thorough and well-supported credit recommendations for presentation to the appropriate approval authority. The Senior CCA also serves as a resource to other analysts by providing guidance, mentoring, and feedback to promote consistency and quality throughout the underwriting process.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Commercial Credit Analyst in the current role at Westerra.
Consistently meeting or exceeding performance expectations in the CCA role.
6+ years’ experience in commercial credit analysis.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business equivalent (9+ years of experience).
Solid knowledge of current banking laws, regulations, and credit union practices.
Proven expertise in financial statement analysis, with the ability to assess creditworthiness across a variety of industries.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex credit issues clearly and concisely.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with effective time management and prioritization skills.
Demonstrates strong personal accountability and ownership of work, with the ability to manage processes and deliverables independently with minimal supervision.
Comfortable and capable of working in a high-volume environment, handling multiple assignments concurrently, while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Skilled at identifying credit strengths, weaknesses, industry risks, and anomalies that warrant further analysis.
Prepares comprehensive credit summaries and communicates recommendations efficiently and effectively.
Exercises sound judgment and operates autonomously on most credit decisions; seeks input as needed for more complex or nuanced cases.
Possesses an advanced understanding of commercial lending principles and practices, with a growing awareness of organizational goals and the competitive landscape.
Adept at solving complex and sometimes ambiguous problems independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently spread and analyze business and personal financial statements and tax returns to assess creditworthiness, repayment capacity, and overall financial strength.
Perform comprehensive analysis of commercial real estate and business credit requests, including cash flow, service coverage, financial trends and ratios, industry considerations, guarantor support, collateral adequacy, and other relevant credit factors.
Clearly articulate the loan purpose, sources of repayment, key risks and mitigants, loan policy exceptions, and the adequacy of loan structure and collateral. Complete and assign appropriate risk ratings for assigned credit requests.
Prepare comprehensive and well-supported credit approval packages for submission to the Loan Committee and other approval authorities in a timely manner.
Evaluate proposed loan structures and recommend terms and conditions that appropriately balance member needs with the Credit Union's risk tolerance and lending policies.
Collaborate with Commercial Loan Officers and Credit Administration throughout the underwriting process to identify credit strengths and weaknesses, address underwriting questions, and develop appropriate solutions for complex credit requests.
Identify material risks, adverse trends, industry concerns, collateral issues, and other factors that may affect the credit quality or repayment capacity of prospective borrowers and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
Ensure full compliance with all applicable commercial lending laws, banking regulations, and internal credit policies by maintaining up-to-date knowledge and applying best practices.
Stay informed on external economic and industry trends that may affect credit risk, borrower performance, and commercial lending decisions.
Participate in department-wide initiatives, including internal and external audits, system enhancements, and the selection and implementation of new credit and loan platforms.
Provide mentoring and training support to peer analysts, including reviewing and providing feedback on credit presentations and other underwriting analyses to ensure consistency and quality.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, contributing to overall departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Benefits

Three health plans through UMR that offer a variety of coverage options, including HSA and FSA options
Two dental plans through Delta Dental
Basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
20+ days of paid time off (PTO) per year
16 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) per year
11+ paid holidays
401(k) that includes up to 6% match
Up to 2% off the rate on a new Westerra mortgage, applicable to primary residence, second home, or investment property
2% off Auto/RV/Motorcycle Loans
Up to $5250 per year for educational reimbursement
4 weeks of paid parental leave
Mental health resources including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Individualized learning and development programs