Secured Credit Analyst

SUMMARY :

Secured Credit Analyst carries out the Secured Credit mission of independently monitoring collateral and approving advances on certain loans within the Commercial Banking portfolio: (i) Construction Loans, (ii) revolvers secured with trading accounts (Secured Lending) and (iii) lines secured by marketable securities. The Analyst must interpret loan approvals and loan documents to determine the conditions of funding. The Analyst must analyze documents supporting advances including American Institute of Architecture (AIA) certificates, inspection reports, borrowing base reports, Accounts/Receivable aging schedules, brokerage statements, etc. to determine funding availability and identify risks to the bank.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Order and review appraisals, environmental assessments and property condition assessments. Work with Appraisal Management Firms (AMFs) to coordinate the ordering and review of appraisals, as well as maintaining approved appraiser lists.
• Create and maintain construction loan master files and draw files
• Review and approve advance requests; Analyze AIA certificates, paid invoices, inspection reports, lien waivers, title takedowns and other relevant documents; Facilitate processing of advances in conjunction with Loan Servicing
• Communicate out of balance and other significant issues to management and participate in the resolution of such problems
• Identify needed changes to Call Codes and other system fields as loan moves through construction phase to permanent financing
• Order and review field examinations; convey recommendations regarding loan structure to management and the lenders and remit invoices for payments
• Create and maintain working files for each followed account, containing relevant loan documentation, customer information and collateral information
• Evaluate accounts receivable including age of accounts receivable, accounting processes, customer credit policies and costs of collecting amounts due
• Evaluate inventory and other collateral including composition, age, obsolescence, turns and trends and conduct field examination if required
• Review financial statements to determine the company's sales and profit levels and trends, cost of goods sold, net interest margin, as well as asset, liability and owner's equity levels and trends. Compare and contrast company's performance to industry standards and peers, if appropriate
• Provide lenders with timely, accurate and complete results of analysis and supporting information, collateral information and excess availability
• Investigates to resolve discrepancies and /or disputes under the general guidance of senior management
• Communicate status to the secured credit management and lenders regarding reporting collateral/availability status, unusual collateral performance trends or over advance status

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Project management skills that foster collaboration between multiple departments as well as auditors and examiners
• Problem solving skills and analytical planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills
• Knowledge of credit administrative procedures, commercial lending practices, loan structures, regulations, risk assessment, products, data structures and reporting is a plus

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• Standing, walking, bending and stooping required
• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time and use a computer
• Must be able to occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds
• May be asked to work supplemental hours periodically
• Limited travel required occasionally during and after business hours

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

NOT A CONTRACT