Senior Credit Analyst and Credit Administration Manager

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Credit Analyst & Credit Administration Manager to lead our Credit Administration team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in commercial credit analysis, portfolio risk management, and leadership within a financial institution.

Who We Are:

At First Commonwealth, we’re more than a credit union—we’re a financial partner built on purpose. We help our members, businesses, and communities thrive through personalized solutions, trusted guidance, and innovative digital tools that make banking simpler, more efficient, and meaningful.
Every day, we bring new ideas to life, create space for collaboration, and foster a culture where efficiency and innovation lead the way. Here, you’ll join a team of problem solvers, builders, and changemakers who believe in making a tangible difference—whether it’s helping a member buy their first home, empowering a small business to grow, or giving back through community partnerships.

Our mission is to empower the pursuit of financial happiness, and our vision is to become the most beloved financial partner in our communities. We live by our values of Honesty, Innovation, Generosity, Humility, Excellence, and Respect—and they guide everything we do, from how we serve our members to how we support one another.

At First Commonwealth, innovation is encouraged, authenticity is celebrated, and growth is full of possibility. Whether you’re building new skills, shaping ideas, or advancing your career, you’ll find the support and opportunity to make it happen.

We celebrate individuality and inclusion. Our members come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. First Commonwealth is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What You Will Do:

In this role you will be accountable for overseeing the credit administration department, performing credit analysis on the more complex credit relationships. Work with Leadership of the Commercial Lending and Credit Administration functions in monitoring credit risk, providing data for risk management reporting as well as assessments of overall credit trends. Responsible for identifying, monitoring, and reporting on credit risk in the commercial loan portfolio while ensuring adherence to the credit union’s lending policies, regulatory standards, and risk appetite. Provide leadership and mentoring to credit staff, ensuring consistent quality, accuracy, and timeliness in analysis and reporting. Partners with the Chief Lending Officer, Business Solutions Relationship Managers, and executive leadership to support sound underwriting, portfolio quality, and sustainable growth aligned with the credit union’s mission. 

• Oversee the daily operations and performance of the Credit Administration Department, providing direction, and guidance. Lead department initiatives to improve workflow
efficiency, data accuracy, and turnaround time.
• Prepare, review, and approve comprehensive credit memoranda, including new loan requests, renewals, and annual reviews, with clear recommendations and risk ratings with a
focus on larger and more complex commercial borrowers. Review and validate collateral valuations, appraisals, and borrowing base reports to ensure adequate risk mitigation.
• Maintain strong familiarity with all commercial loan relationships and ensure ongoing portfolio monitoring, including financial reporting, covenant tracking, and risk rating
accuracy.
• Identify and escalate emerging credit risks, potential problem loans, and portfolio trends to senior management and the Credit Committee.
• Serve as a resource to the Commercial Lending team, ensuring proper loan structure, policy compliance, and regulatory adherence. Partner with relationship managers to
support approvals of new and existing commercial loans.
• Participate in commercial loan committee meetings and provide credit risk insights as appropriate. Partner with the Chief Lending Officer and CFO in loan review and portfolio
reporting to the Business Lending Committee, Board, regulators, and auditors.
• Assess compliance with credit policy, procedures, and NCUA regulations and support exceptions appropriately. Recommend policy enhancements to strengthen risk
management and efficiency. Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations by providing documentation and responses as requested.
• In conjunction with finance and business intelligence, develop and maintain analytical tools, models, and reporting that support strategic decision-making and credit quality
oversight.
• Maintain current knowledge of credit union policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines. Stay current on market trends, industry performance, and economic indicators
impacting member businesses and overall credit risk. Comply with all applicable federal and state regulations, including NCUA, BSA/AML, and Fair Lending. Satisfactorily
completes all required compliance training and complies with all regulations which apply within the scope of the position.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and professional development within the Credit Administration team. Support the Mission and Vision. Demonstrate the Values,
Member Experience Model, and Employee Experience Model.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial lending principles, underwriting, and portfolio management.
• Advanced understanding of financial statement and tax return analysis, cash flow modeling, and risk rating systems.
• Working knowledge of credit risk management systems, credit policy, and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of collateral valuation methods and loan documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with economic, industry, and market trends impacting commercial credit risk.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings clearly to management and committees.
• Leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, and motivate staff.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and financial analysis software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to make independent decisions within established policy.
• High integrity and commitment to the credit union’s cooperative values.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive commercial credit analysis or underwriting experience in a financial institution.
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience within a credit or lending department.

Preferred:

• Formal credit training.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Graduate School of Banking, etc.).
• Experience with both C&I and CRE lending portfolios.
• 5-7 years of prior experience in a credit union or community financial institution environment.