Job Description
The Credit Analyst is responsible for analyzing credit information pertaining to commercial loans. The Credit Analyst prepares or assists in the preparation of credit reports for presentation to loan committee, furnishes information in relation to credit inquiries, conducts credit investigations, and provides assistance to the Commercial Lenders as requested.
As a Credit Analyst, you will:
- Spread and make interpretive analysis of financial statements, to include historical analysis and financial forecasting using the Baker Hill Statement Analyzer software; Analyze sources of cash flow used for repayment and identify and evaluate cash flow and ratio trends; Identify and evaluate business and industry risks, management and collateral support.
- Prepare credit write-ups for presentation at credit committee meetings. Work closely with lending officers to ensure thorough underwriting and evaluation of business credit requests and ensure compliance with the bank’s credit policy and lending regulations.
- Complete real estate evaluations for loans secured by real estate.
- Review commercial loans granted to ensure proper documentation is obtained, executed, and on file.
- Assist with the Loan Review function to ensure appropriate credit grading, including but not limited to credit analysis and documentation review.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly loan reports for use by management and the Board of Directors.
- Monitor accounts receivable and inventory loans for adequate collateral coverage; monitor borrower compliance with loan covenants and financial reporting requirements; track and report results using the bank’s exception tracking systems.
- Assist in monitoring loans for compliance with federal banking laws and regulations, regulatory guidelines, and the bank’s lending policy; Identify non-compliance and monitor for correction of exceptions.
- Conduct and develop research projects useful to the lending function.
- Assist in the ongoing maintenance of all credit files, including filing of credit information and the purging of outdated information that is no longer needed in the credit files.
- Uphold Nicolet’s philosophy and policies by maintaining appropriate controls to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, thereby fulfilling legal responsibilities and enhancing the quality of services provided by Nicolet.
- Understand and communicate the value of diversity within the workplace and to work successfully with others without regard to age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture, religion, disability status, socioeconomic status, or other non-job-related classification, including a commitment to Nicolet’s policies on equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination with a willingness to pursue efforts of inclusion and respect toward different perspectives.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or Economics or equivalent work experience.
- PC, phone system, general office equipment.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Solid judgment and decision-making skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- PTO & 11 1/2 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
