Senior Credit Analyst

Senior Credit Analyst

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The Senior Credit Analyst supports end-to-end underwriting and portfolio monitoring activities through close collaboration with Portfolio Managers, Underwriters, and Credit Risk partners. The role is responsible for independently executing most aspects of the underwriting process, including in-depth financial and risk analysis, drafting approval and review materials, and supporting credit committees and portfolio reviews with limited oversight.

The Senior Credit Analyst is accountable for managing risk by openly exchanging ideas and viewpoints, elevating concerns with clear analysis and recommendations, and adhering to established policies and procedures. The role acts with integrity, supports a positive customer and colleague experience, and operates within the Bank's risk appetite. Success is achieved through consistent identification, assessment, monitoring, and escalation of credit risks.

Partner with Portfolio Managers and/or Underwriters to support complex underwriting, structuring, and ongoing monitoring of commercial credit relationships

Independently analyze borrower and guarantor financial statements, including cash flow sustainability, leverage, liquidity, and profitability trends

Lead the preparation of concise, well supported credit approval memoranda with minimal errors, including company and industry analysis, identification and assessment of key credit risks and mitigants, historical financial analysis and prepare base and downside projection models.

Develop, review, and validate historical financial charts, projection models, and sensitivity analyses.

Manage ongoing portfolio monitoring activities, including covenant compliance, financial statement reviews, and execution and validation of risk rating models

Review and challenge completed financial spreads and works to resolve required edits or inconsistencies

Prepare Criticized Period Reviews with limited oversight

Prepare portfolio analysis and Portfolio Review materials for management and risk committees

Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of credit data across internal systems and reports

Take ownership of resolving data, documentation, or analysis deficiencies and escalate issues with clear recommendations when appropriate

Proactively identify emerging risks, adverse trends, or policy exceptions and escalate concerns in a timely manner

Serve as a technical and analytical resource for junior analysts, assisting with training, onboarding, and informal coaching

Contribute to special projects, portfolio initiatives, or process improvement efforts as assigned by management

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

3+ years of experience in Commercial Banking, credit analysis, underwriting, or a related role

Strong, demonstrable understanding of financial analysis and credit risk assessment, including development and review of financial models and projections

Advanced working knowledge of commercial banking products, services, and credit structures

Solid understanding of corporate legal structures and common credit related legal documents

General knowledge of U.S. banking regulations and supervisory expectations

Proficiency in internal banking systems and applications

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex analysis

Demonstrated analytical judgment, problem-solving capability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently with strong attention to detail

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- Dallas, Texas 75225