Senior Credit Analyst

Senior Credit Analyst

Job Category: Regular Employee - 3 Step Requisition Number: SENIO001946

Full-Time

On-site

Main Branch Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA

Description

Why work for First Federal Bank? Our company culture is driven by our desire to serve our members and communities, something we have done for over 100 years. Along with doing meaningful work, enjoy perks and benefits that come along with being part of Idaho's only mutual bank – no stockholders or majority owners, just our account members! Eligible First Federal Bank employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; 401(K) retirement with employer match; educational and student loan repayment assistance; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; loan incentives; and service recognition. Employees also receive paid volunteer hours and can participate in our Pay-It-Forward program to give back to the communities we serve. In addition, the First Federal Foundation has provided over $1.4 million to local non-profits since 2003. For a meaningful job and to be part of a community-focused team, as well as much more, apply today.

Essential Responsibilities

The Sr. Credit Analyst will:

• Prepare the detailed Credit Memorandum within First Federal's commercial underwriting standards.
• Spread financial data and prepare financial analysis for assigned commercial credit requests.
• Form preliminary questions to drive underwriting and loan eligibility.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with the credit, including financial, operational, and industry-specific risks.
• Partner with Commercial Loan Officers (CLO) throughout the underwriting process.
• Perform credit risk analysis as requested by a CLO, including annual reviews, monitoring loan covenants, and assisting with asset classification. The Senior Credit Analyst will escalate concerns to CLO, supervisor, or Chief Credit Officer (CCO).
• Make recommendations regarding loan approval, denial, or modification based on the credit analysis.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Driven: Hard-working, self-motivated, and strives for excellence.
• Seeks opportunities to contribute, learn, and grow. Brings positive energy, initiative, and collaboration to help the team and Bank win.
• Dedicated: Committed to the success of colleagues, customers, and the Bank.
• Has a team-first attitude—caring more about the team's success than personal recognition. Follows through on commitments and takes ownership for results.
• Engaged: Cares about their job and the Bank's success.
• Energetic, curious, and focused on their work and the Bank's mission. Collaborates with purpose and builds internal and external relationships.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent, and
• Three (3) years' experience working as a commercial credit analyst within a banking environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years' experience working as a commercial credit analyst within a banking environment, and/or
• A master's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• Professional Certification: CPA or CFA.

Job Requirements

• Reliable transportation to/from work.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time and requires close the ability to work and operate computer applications and equipment.
• Able to perform essential responsibilities of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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