Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northwest Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst III - Equipment Finance to support commercial lending and commercial loan portfolio management. The role performs financial statement spreading, underwriting, credit analysis, credit memo preparation, portfolio reviews, risk assessment, and covenant monitoring for complex and higher-exposure equipment finance credits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely, high quality credit analysis and recommendations that accurately and thoroughly evaluate the strengths and weaknesses associated with credit actions
• Engage in the Opportunity Memo process, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of credits and finalizing Opportunity Memos for presentation.  Actively participate on OM calls
• Effectively analyze financial statements and related data, industry risk, loan structure and market conditions to assess the overall creditworthiness and repayment ability of borrowers
• Utilize financial spreading software as well as other financial analysis tools to evaluate borrower’s cash flow and determine adequacy of the borrower’s primary and secondary repayment sources
• Conduct underwriting, identify credit risks, analyze repayment capacity and prepare collateral coverage and present in a narrative format within credit memos or modifications to support requests for new money, renewals, annual reviews and modifications
• Work within the guidance of the credit approval team to recommend appropriate credit structuring, documentation, and risk controls on credit requests
• Assist in determining the appropriate level of underwriting and due diligence for the credit’s risk for credit
• Complete underwriting tasks within expected service level and turnaround times
• Participate in business calls with commercial lending and credit administration teams
• Maintain a working knowledge of macroeconomic issues in local markets and regional industries
• Maintain data integrity with the underwriting platform to ensure accurate record of credit relationships
• Responsible for all compliance and audit-related matters in area of responsibility
• Remain current on all banking rules and regulations relating to Credit Administration, Commercial Lending and Appraisals
• Identify policy exceptions for credit requests consistent with the Bank’s Commercial Credit Policy
• Monitor, develop, and suggest revisions to workflows and procedures as necessary to enhance efficiency and minimize expenses
• Identify potential for credit losses and mitigate risk appropriately
• Utilize risk rating models to accurately determine risk ratings for credit requests
• Prioritize assignments with guidance from the Commercial Credit Managers
• Evaluate the financial condition of guarantors through the effective analysis of personal financial statements and personal tax returns
• Perform loan covenant testing calculations and update covenant compliance records
• Complete education, as identified or assigned, to provide expertise in loan underwriting, loan structuring, and overall professional development
• Develop business writing and professional communication skills

Skills

• * Demonstrated ability to analyze complex credits accurately and efficiently
• * Knowledge of a lending to a wide variety of industries
• * Ability to analyze detailed financial data, strong computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets
• * Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and requires the use of independent judgment and decision making
• * Understanding of secured loan documentation; negotiation skills
• * Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with prospects, Senior Account Executives, agent banks, credit administration, and other bank personnel
• * Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, management, finance, or related discipline
• * 6-8 years relevant commercial lending or credit administration experience, specifically related to Equipment Finance
• * Preferred knowledge in high-net worth and corporate aircraft transactions

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