Credit Analyst - Transportation & Logistics

Location: On site at location listed in job posting

At First Horizon, the Credit Analyst is a member of the credit and underwriting team providing a high level of analytical support in identifying and mitigating risks in existing and proposed credit products. This is an opportunity for a motivated junior professional to join a high-visibility line of business to grow First Horizon’s presence in the transportation & logistics sector. The role is an attractive opportunity for a banker with 1 - 5 years of experience to join an existing tenured team working with transportation & logistics companies nationwide. Prior transportation & logistics banking experience not required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with PM, RM and clients to address needs efficiently and accurately
• Spread financial statements
• Provide advanced analysis in assessing and evaluating current and new business opportunities
• Interact with clients through email, phone conversations, field exams, bank group meetings, etc.
• Project manage complex credit requests and analyses and see them through to completion
• Identify emerging industry trends and proactively monitor the risk in the current book of business
• Attend credit meetings and learn to properly present modifications and new to bank opportunities to internal credit partners for final approval

Knowledge and Skills:

• Critical thinker possessing superior analytical abilities with the ability to reach logical conclusions based on the available information
• Microsoft Office: Strong excel and presentation building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, while maintaining high attention to detail
• Self-starter attitude
• Flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues
• Intellectually curious, ability to think outside the box, assertive
• Hard working, smart, creative, analytical, driven, exceptionally organized
• Strong communication skills and results driven
• Ability to work and excel in a team environment

Education:

• Exceptional educational background required
• CFA Level II Candidates and above preferred

About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.